Swimming with McBrides

Swimming at Jenni McBride's mom's pool!

Carter's Seventh Birthday!

Carter wanted a Ben 10 themed party. His cake is an Omnitrek.
The McBrides let us borrow their Bonzi slide for the party. I hadn't planned any games, I figured the Bonzi and cake would cover it. I am so glad I didn't because Carter was such a leader and had everyone playing games that were the different Ben 10 Characters. It was fun to see him lead and the imagination was awesome!
Four Arms gameHumongasaur game everyone took turns lifting the bike to show their strength.
Heat Blast or Swampfire using their powers to melt ice.
River and Dylan Whitaker
Kaden Christensen
Carter MontgomeryChandler ChristensenEvan Butz (above) Jackson Mcbride (below)

Family pose!

Family Birthday Party for C & S

We had a combined birthday party for Carter and Serena with the Dearden's and the Hoppie's. The children were spoiled and loved the attention. We are blessed to have family close by to come and celebrate with us.
Carter focused and excited.
Serena modeling, love her face.

Serena has wanted a fishing pole since Christmas when Carter was given one by Uncle Dave.

Mom (Grandma Hoppie) wrapped the presents for each child in distinct paper, so that they always knew who got to open what.

Serena got some darling dresses.

Aunt Staci gave the kids "Power Broker" lunchboxes.

Aleeya also loving the attention of the Grandma's. (Nice color coordination on their part).

The beautiful birthday children. Carter is seven and Serena is five.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Coach Pitch Baseball

Carter played coach pitch baseball this year. He did well and ALWAYS slide into home base. He was always able to hit the ball and liked to play catcher. An especially fun game, was when he was playing shortstop and caught a fly ball, which gave the other team their third out. At this age, they keep playing through the line up, but it was still a cool catch.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Stake Lagoon Day!

We go to Lagoon once a year, on the day that our Stake gets discount tickets.

Stake Lagoon Day

This year the kids went on more rides than ever, especially after Jamie Smith joined us. Jamie would just carry Aleeya on, so even if she wasn't quite tall enough, she rode some awesome rides. Serena was also much braver with the promise of gumballs from Jamie.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Salt Lake Bees Baseball

Taylor's work, Fidelity, offered tickets to his team and their families.
The girls got monkeys, I am not sure how they relate to the Bees.