Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple

our ETERNAL fAmILY

RASSY GIRLS

Moroni at Oquirrh Mountain (blackened from the lightening earlier this year.)

After the Draper Temple Open House, the kiddos jumped at the chance to take a little family outing to visit the new Oquirrh Mountain Temple! We had a beautiful time at the new temple. In comparison to the Draper Temple the O Temple was much more simple. Clean lines, lots of beige, cream and white- hardly any color anywhere. The windows were my favorite part. They had modern circles along the edges, and little stars blown into the middle- really unique. The kids did great. We put Ava and Jack in the stroller, and the 3 P's walked. Not as many stairs as the Draper Temple, and the cookies and water bottles in the reception tent at the end of the self-guided tour were a yummy end to a memorable evening.

Lake Powell 2009

We left the kids at home, and went to Lake Powell. The weather was perfect. The water was wonderful. The company was fun. The food was delicious. We waterskiied, we hiked, we climbed, we rode the sea-doos, we played games and we had a marvelous time!

Jared on his way to Rainbow Bridge

Jenny, Annie, Liz and Mom

Dad and Mom at Rainbow bridge

Jen and Jared and Liz and Parker

My lover- he was mad at me for taking too many pics of him! Really.

Jack's first birthday was JUNE 1

All the kids had their own cupcakes with candles... even though it was little Jack's birthday!

Paje and Ava

Preston and Paris

Happy Birthday Jack Jack! We LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

SLUGS

Slugs, Slugs Everywhere! Preston and some choice slugs

Paris has some slugs on her arm! YUCK!

Paje and a little slug.

Ava- not afraid of slugs!

Ava: a little slice of Heaven

How did I get so lucky? Ava is a two year old slice of heaven! I get sheer delight from my children. I love age 2! Ava is spunky and funny. She is talking so well, and she likes to tell everyone what to do. I know she is the third girl and she has to make herself heard- still I love her sweet personality.

Sleeping and Sprinklers

The View from up Here is WAY better!

Paje and her friend Jake
Silly 6 year olds

On top the play house- just chatting.

They found themselves up there for quite awhile. I finally starting snapping after about 30 minutes- I couldn't resist. Two little friends- too cute.

Jake and Paje. Summer is for warm, wonderful memories!

Paris, OH PARIS!

How sweet she is! She is funny and fancy and makes me laugh! She loves to have her photo taken- always striking a lovely pose. She and Preston were hysterical showing off their hop-scotch skills and summer is OFFICIALLY in full swing at our house! Outdoors are much better than in this time of year- so thankful and in love with the seasons of Utah.

HOGLE ZOO- where the Wild things go...

Paris

Paje

Jack Jack

Preston, Ava, Paris, Jackson, Chloe and Paje

For Family night a few weeks ago, we took all the wild things to Hogle Zoo! We met Parker and Liz and their kiddos there. We had a blast! The kids got along great! We saw a pregnant elephant, Parker fed a giraffe, we saw a mommy and daddy goose with all their little goslings (which the kids tryed to pick up!) we saw a pecock, a turkey, lots of stinky snakes, monkeys and lots of other animals. Afterwards we had the BEST PIZZA in town at the Pie Pizzeria. Yummy.

Easter Egg Coloring

Paris & Paje coloring eggs...

Paris and her carefully colored eggs

Most of Ava's eggs were cracked by the time we were done- she loved getting her cute little fingers in the dye then throwing them into another bowl with a big colorful splash!

Preston

brother and sister working together- great job!

I love to do fun things with my kids! They loved coloring eggs this year for Easter! It was messy and totally worth every minute.