Timpanogos Cave

This weekend we took the kids up to hike Timpanogos cave.  Madison did really good, she hike the whole way up mountain.  Hunter didn't do quite that well, he did ok for a little bit, then we end up caring him off and on up the mountain.  The kids love the cave inside, they like the scary stories that are ranger guide told us.  Madison and Hunter didn't like it when we were in the biggest part of the cave and she turned off all the lights.  The ranger told us that our eyes would never adjust to the dark, and you couldn't even see your hand in front of you the kids thought that was pretty scary.  On the way down Hunter didn't even attempt to walk I carry all the way down, Madison made it about half way down before telling us her legs were going to fall off, so Steve carry her the rest of the way down.  It was a nice little outing just the four of us.  As you can tell to Hunter either didn't look at the camera or wouldn't smile so these are the pictures we ended up with. 

Slip-N-Slide

It was so hot the other day I set up the slip-n-slide and pool for the kids to play out back. 

Hunter would start running all the way from the shed and stop just as he came to the slide and lay on his belly and that's how far he would get, it was so cute.  The kids played outside for hours and weren't tried, I was laying in the hammock and was exhausted.  I am sad summer is coming to a end.

Madison sun bathing on the trampoline.

Hunter relaxing with mom on the hammock.

CamPing

The annual Ferron camping trip.  Once again Steve was unable to come to his family's camping trip, but I went and took the kids.  The kids had a blast, the first day we got up there is was raining, Hunter loved jumping in all the rain puddles and was soaked from head to toe.  I did bring rain boots but forgot to get them on the kids, until after the rain had stopped!  While we were there we did lots of crafts with the kids, made leather bracelets, bubble blowers, played games, Madison favorite was Yahtzee.  We went down to the lake to try to skip rocks and end up just throwing rocks in the lake with all the cousins.  We sleep a tent this year, it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.  The kids thought it was pretty cool .  Had fun taking the four wheelers for rides, the older kids decide to go through every mud pile and the were covered in mud.  The kids really love camping.

 Last picture of camping as we left.

HoGle ZoO

The kids have been asking to go to the zoo all summer long so Cami, baby Madison and my mom went to the Zoo.  The kids loved all the new dinosaurs around the Zoo, but kinda bummed with all the construction, alot of the animals weren't there.  But as always the kids had fun and went on the carousel, train ride, and  loved the bird show.  

 Baby Madison

Hunter's 3rd Birthday - Cars Party

I can't believe my little guy is 3 years old, it just went by so fast.  He turned 3 back on the 3rd of July and it has just been so busy I haven't had a time to post.  Hunter absolutely loved the Cars 2 movie and Cars so it was a no brainier to have CARS party.  I wanted everything to have a Cars theme.  The whole family came over for some yummy dinner, cake and ice cream!  Hunter was spoiled with tons of gifts, aunts and uncles gave every type of Disney car gifts, Steve, me and grandparents got him a trek bike.  Hunter couldn't open the present fast enough, and wanted to play with them all at once.

Hunter had his 3 year check up and these are his stats.

Height: 40 inches - 95%

Weight: 35.5lbs - 83%

Hunter loves to do everything that Madison does.  Loves to not hear you when you call him.  Can probably run faster than Mommy.  Loves to sing bedtime songs.  Is getting really good at saying the pray.  Loves playing with all of his CARS.  Never looks at the camera!! Will be going to preschool this year 2 days a week :(  Hunter, you are the sweetest boy and you make us laugh everyday!  You are a wonderful son and sweet little brother.   Mommy, Daddy and Madison  love you so much!!

Hunter when he was my Baby!!

Hunter now as my BIG Boy!!

Hunter not looking at the camera!!

All my hard work on the decorations, I end up leaving them up for a couple weeks!!