Monday, June 30, 2008

Summer Update

*WARNING : super duper long post!

okay, I know, I have been a very bad blogger. I felt like a horrible mom for the first couple weeks of summer cuz we were always cleaning, or running errands or having nap time and my poor kids were deprived of just playing! The last couple weeks...not so much! We have been busy, busy, busy doing lots of fun stuff!

Here is an attempted update!
A big to do was our trip to Lagoon (courtesy of A Plus Benefits summer party) This was a first for our kids and Mike and I haven't been since before we were married so it was quite the surprise for all of us. The kids were completely mesmerized with all the rides and the fun things to do.

Adi's favorite ride was the shoot-you-up-and-drop-you ride (kids style). She also braved the white roller coaster with mom - and hated EVERY second of it.

Did I mention that Angie was nice enough to hang out with us? And besides the kids fighting NOT to ride with me (ang is much more fun) it was a blast to be able to go on a few adult rides!

Mike wowed us all with his attempt to make it up this ladder and win a stuffed{ugly} animal, bigger than all 3 of our kids. So close, so close!
In the end, after all the fun, we were all hot, exhausted and filthy! Here is a shot of Luke's toes to prove it!

The next day we were off for a weekend at the cabin! We had so much fun hanging out with Jake, Tanja (mike's sis) and their family! My highlight was the s'mores! But the late night talks of politics was a close second! ;)
Last week was full of birthday parties, swimming days (thanks Amie & Beth), cousins, and even a couple movies!

And as promised - the Lehi Roundup Rodeo!


This is a definite new family tradition (I would've gone all 3 nights) and except for the scary bleachers that we lost a couple flags, licorice and bottled water to - it was perfect!

Dad loved the clowns, Mom loved all the 8 second riders, Adi was mesmerized by the cowgirls who looked like princesses to boot, Luke informed us that he is going to be a motorcycle jumper when he grows up due to the half time(?) show that he loved and Paislee loved the treats and entertaining us with horse/cow noises. See ya there next year!

And that my friends is our last 2 weeks - in a nutshell!

13 comments:

Kelli and her Babies! said...

Such cute pics that picture of Luke is so so cute! We have those same pics of dirty feet we went not to long ago! My blog is all messed up so I am trying to get it back up! How are you? Love Ya!

Kelly said...

Glad to see you haven't fallen off the face of the earth! Sounds like you are having a fabulous summer. Great pics!

Kelly

P.S. Would love to plan something together with you guys!

jenn said...

Busy, but such fun! Looks like you guys are having a great summer.

Angee said...

Way fun. My kids would love it if I would brave Lagoon. The picture of Paisley at Lagoon is so cute. I also love the picture of the 3 girls at the rodeo. Watch out cowboys in a couple of years with the younger 2. :)

Thanks for sharing...

Laura Blue said...

looks like you guys have been super busy, but having LOTS of fun! cute pics

The Van Leeuwen Family said...

Looks like you've been having all sorts of fun with your busy-ness! Glad to see you haven't fallen off the face of the earth!

joey said...

I LOVE your little boys shirt, so cute, please share where you got it! =)

sweet pickles said...

Great little update.

Maddy and Amber said...

Kacee, i'm so glad to have gotten your comment. I am just starting out so I have no idea what I'm doing on my blog but hopefully I can figure it out in my spare time (haha). Anyway, I would love for you to add us to your friends list. I will do the same for you as soon as I figure that out! Have a great day!

angiedunn said...

so stinkin' fun. you guys have such a cute fam.

lagoon is a personal fave. we went ever year growing up...on "credit union day"...'cause my gramps works @ the credit union. ha!

fab update, kace.

Marcae said...

I was beginning to wonder if you had fallen off the face of the earth :) It looks like you guys are enjoying your summer.

Annie Miller said...

Wow! You have been busy. But what a blast!!! Can I just say I miss Lagoon? I know I need to grow up but we don't have anything like it here in AZ and I miss the traditional stake lagoon day. The cabin and rodeo look fun. You look darling and so do your kids :)

Maddy and Amber said...

Great pictures!! I have so been bitten by the blog bug. I didn't know how fun it could be. I love checking out everyone's great pictures. Your kids are adorable! They are really photogenic! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! I miss my wonderful Visiting Teacher! Come by and have Luke play with Micki soon!