A day in the Canyon...

Today we went as a family up to Tibel Fork in American Fork Canyon. As you can see behind us, the view was breathtaking! This picture is taken up on the trail to Mary Ellen's Gulch (I think that is what is called...hmmm?)

We took our Rhino and had a great time as a family! The trail was rough, muddy and wet...but that is what made it exciting and LOTS of FUN! Don't you just LOVE Rachel's goggles? Ha!

We went up with our neighbors, Terry & Annette Hill....they are such fun and ADVENTUROUS people! Here they are climbing a large rock.

The first trail that we went on was to Forest Lake, it is a bit rough riding but the lake and view was so beautiful that it makes it all worth it. The kids had a great time throwing rocks into the lake and messing around with LARGE sticks.

The second trail that we went on was up Miller's Hill, the scenery was so beautiful and we saw SEVERAL deer everywhere. This was the first time that me and Clint had been up this specific trail so we really enjoyed ourselves and loved all the surroundings that came with it!

Last, but DEFINITELY not least...here is Rachel! Although she peed her pants THREE times while we were out (one time on Clint's front seat of his truck while we were loading the Rhino on the trailer)...she had a GREAT time! I think she was truly amazed by how much water and flowers we saw today!!!

Brock's Baptism

Brock was baptized on Saturday, August 2, 2008. What a special day Brock had. Many of Brock's family members came to show their love and support for Brock. Grandma Tomlinson gave a talk on Baptism and Grammy Cox gave a talk on the confirmation and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost...both talks were very special and truly brought the spirit into the meeting. Brock was baptized by his daddy, which might I add was EXTREMELY nervous, but knew that this was something special that he needed to do for his little boy...you sure are lucky to have such a great daddy Brock! Uncle Justin Swensen & Uncle Scott Ross were more than happy to be witnesses for the baptism, Scott was sure to tell Clint that he ALMOST had to do the baptism a second time because Brock's hand barely went under the water, whew! that was a close one! Grandpa Cox confirmed Brock and gave him a very special blessing, we were all so grateful for his willingness to do this for Brock even though he was battling a stomach flu that day. Brock's Great Grandpa & Grandma Harding gave the opening and closing prayers, which might I just say were very special and gave just the right touch.

I am so grateful for Brock's choice to be baptized and to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. I know that in my life I would be lost with out the spirit, I value it as one of the most precious gifts anyone could ever receive and I hope that Brock will learn to recognize the feelings and promptings that the spirit will give to him and that he may let the spirit be his guide.

The NEXT American Idols

Here are the kiddos singing their hearts out at Singstar...it was so cute I just HAD to take pics!
Rachel was the loudest and sure had some MOVES to add to the performance...what a character!

My WONDERFUL Birthday!!!

Yesterday was my Birthday...the BIG #29! My day was sooooooo GREAT! The day started out with my normal routine of going to aerobics class....when I returned home, I found this (pictured left) decoration on my front door, done by my sweet friend Riley (she is also my visiting teacher). Then, when I walked in the door, I was immediately embraced by the wonderful smell of Febreze and such a clean home...thanks to Clint & the kids. Then we had breakfast and afterwards Kory snuck upstairs and cleaned my room and made my bed...HOW SWEET! Clint took me and the kids to Sizzler for dinner and the kids were AWESOME and the food was super yummy. I received quite a few gifts from some of my thoughtful friends...mostly chocolate, geez...do they know me or what? he he. For dinner, Cheltsea (my SIL) came over and watched my kids while me & Clint went to dinner with my ENTIRE family...Dad, Mom, Sisters & Brother-In-Law's. My parents (once again) spoiled us by taking us to Sundance for dinner...wow, that place sure was beautiful and the food was AMAZING! We went for a nice little walk afterwards around the walking path at Sundance and listened to the beautiful sounds of the water and enjoyed the peace and love of being with family on such a special day....awwww, refreshing! Now for the best part of the evening...my family gave me the greatest gift!!!! They all pitched in and payed for a nights stay at a Danielle's Summit Lodge for me and Clint, they will be watching the kiddos for us and we will have an ENTIRE day to ourselves....WOW, what will that be like? Pretty darn nice, I think!
So, as you can see, my Birthday was WONDERFUL and what made it so wonderful is being able to share it with people that I love and that love me in return! Thank You EVERYONE for your thoughtfulness!

Rachel is Potty Trained!!!

Holy Moley! I NEVER thought this day would come when I wouldn't be changing anymore diapers...WOW! It has been eight solid years of hard work and dedication towards changing those diapers, he he he. I am not sure what flipped the switch in Rachel, but she just decided one day that she was done with diapers & pull-ups and from now on it would be PRINCESS panties each and every day! We have gone three ENTIRE days now accident free and I no longer have to ask her if she needs to go...she just goes! YAY! Way to go Rachel, you are such a big girl now....Pre-school, here she comes!

New Swimsuit...HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me!

So...Clint just HAD to ask me what I wanted for my birthday....ummmmmm, why a swimsuit that actually fits...OF COURSE! So here is a pic of the suit that I ordered....I CAN'T WAIT!!!! WOO HOO!

(I know I won't look as great as the model in the pic, but I will feel more confident going out in a swimming suit that is SUPER cute and actually fits!)

I also ordered a swim skirt...it is the red pepper one, here is a pic of what it will look like...I AM SOOOOO EXCITED!

A MUCH needed day in the sun!

Summer (Justin's little girl) turned the big number ONE on Thursday...so today we went over to Richard & Miriam's home to celebrate and have some FUN in the SUN! The kids had a GREAT time and I must say...Summer sure is a little water bug!!!! What a cutie! Enjoy some cute pics of THE CUTEST KIDS IN THE WORLD!!! (he he, I swear I am not prejudice!)