13!!!

I still can't believe that Andrew is officially a teenager.  When did that happen?  He is a great kid and has a great sense of humor.  He got an electric guitar for his birthday and of course requested his favorite - pecan pie - for his birthday. 

Gymnastics

I know this picture isn't the best, but it shows Taylor working on the rings in gymnastics.  He loves it!

Gar- Halloween-field

 Halloween came quick this year.  It was a perfect day for trick or treating.  Alyssa was a cat, Kaylee was Tinkerbell, and Andrew and Taylor made their own Minecraft costumes. 

Tons of candy, candy, candy!

Getting Baptized

... and getting baptized. 

It was such a nice day.  We are so proud of Taylor!

8 Years old!

Turning 8 years old is so much fun!  Taylor wanted a mint ice cream cake.

 Starting scouts...

Getting a pet fish...named Ninja Warrior (Ninja for short)...

And starting gymnastics...

School!

 Andrew is off to his first day in middle school - 7th grade!  Alyssa is in 5th and Taylor is in 2nd grade. 

 Kaylee is 4 years old!  What a doll!

Who wouldn't love Tangled jammies and slippers for their birthday?

Craters of the Moon

We went to Craters of the Moon this summer.  It was really cool.  We got to hike up mountains and crawl down into freezing caves.  It was such an interesting place - so much fun!

Scout camp

 Alex went to scout camp for half of the week.  He had fun being there with Andrew and the boys.

 This is Andrew and his two best friends - working on basketry.

 I sent a camera with Andrew.  He came home with mostly pictures of squirrels.  The one in the fireplace must be living life on the edge!

Scout camp

This was right before Andrew left for a week of scout camp.  It was weird to send him off for a ahole week.  But, he had a blast...and came home safe and sound.  Just a little dirtier and smellier than before :)

Summer fun

We finally finished our backyard - the kids have had so much fun playing out there this year!

Wicked!

 Up close and personal :)

 Our favorite store - but I think they forgot the "J"....

Here are a few pictures from our trip to see Wicked - it was awesome!  We had so much fun. 

The Cabin

We always have so much at our cabin in Island Park.  We cooked ribs over the fire - so yummy!!

We love Yellowstone!

Bike Riding!

Andrew finished his Dare challenge to walk 100 miles and ride his bike 300 miles in 8 weeks.  We did most of the bike miles as a family.  The day before the challenge ended, Andrew and I got up early to finish the last 20 miles together. 

Docutech Party

Alex's work parties are always super fun for the kids.  This year they each got a giant candy package! 

Cress Creek

We had a picnic and took a hike for FHE to Cress Creek.  What a beautiful hike. 

Andrew

Andrew has officially graduated from elementary school.  This has been a busy week for him.  He graduated from DARE, 6th grade, and had his track meet, and Mars Rover competition.  He also played his guitar in the school talent show, and did so well.  He can't wait for scout camp in two weeks.  He is the senior patrol leader and his leader told all the boys that at camp any questions they have they should ask Andrew.  That Andrew is totally in charge up there.  He said "I trust Andrew completely".  We are so proud of him!

10 years old!

Alyssa's birthday cake was a cookie ice cream cake.  Cookie crust, caramel ice cream, real whipped cream and white (blue)chocolate drizzle.  So yummy!

Alyssa's new room!

 After....

Before....

Alyssa

Alyssa's grandma gave her this dress for her birthday.  I still can't believe she is 10 years old!  She looks so beautiful,

In your Easter bonnet...

Nothing completes an Easter dress like a hat and flowers!  Doesn't Kaylee look beautiful?

Happy Easter Sunday!

We had a wonderful Easter!  The kids found their Easter baskets downstairs along with tons of hidden candy.  We never can figure out how the Easter bunny gets some of the eggs so high up!  :) 

Sunday Morning

Just a few pictures after church.  Today was Kaylee's first day of Sunbeams.  I was teaching RS today, so Alex only had to stay with her a few minutes, then she was okay. She's been really nervous about sunbeams.