First Day of School

Dagen's First Day of 2nd Grade!

He had a great day at school today. He likes his teacher and has lots of friends in his class. He was so excited that his best friend from last year is in his class again. I can't believe that my first baby is already in 2nd grade.


My boys

Logen and Graden had a fun day without Dagen. There was hardly any fighting. But they couldn't wait to go get him from school. Logen starts preschool again in September. Wahoo!!!

Also, Congrats to my brother, Brad, he will be tying the knot this Saturday! I am so excited for him. Elaina has been so good for him! Love you guys!

You Will Be Missed

On July 13, 1929 a baby was brought down to this earth. He was the most amazing man. Grandpa Burke was one of the best grandpa's anyone could ask for. He left this earth on July 13, 2010 at the age of 81.

Grandpa was always so proud of his family and their accomplishments. He took pride in the knowledge he taught all of us. We will miss you forever and always.



I love you Grandpa!

Where Have I Been?

Well since the last post forever ago, there has been a lot that has happened. We had Christmas, Dagen's 7th Birthday, Graden's 3rd Birthday and many things in between.
So I am just going to say that we had a great Christmas everyone got what they asked for and we had a great time celebrating with all of the families.

Dagen's birthday was a blast. We took him and a few friends to Pirate Island for some pizza and games. He had such a great time. I really can't believe that my little man is now 7!! Time flies so fast. He has really excelled in school above average in all of his work and loves lunch time. Well what kid doesn't right?!

In March, Chad and I went on a cruise with some friends and we had so much fun! It was a well needed vacation. After having kids your life revolves around them, so we took a week and had some time to ourselves. We felt like newlyweds again. Well except for the calling home to check on the kids part. The kids spent time with all of their grandparents and didn't really care that we weren't around. Kind of makes me sad that they didn't miss me.

Logen and Dagen finished off their school year with some programs. They did awesome and it was so fun to watch them. They really love school even though they tell me they don't. Logen would get so mad when Dagen had school on Friday's and he didn't. Thank goodness he goes to school everyday this year!


We bought a new sister for the kids. Yes, a sister, well a Shi Tzu puppy. Her name is Bella and she has been so much fun. The kids love her and they pack her everywhere. I have found in places that you wouldn't expect. At least they leave her alone when they put her in secret places and she can nap. Chad loves the puppy he loves taking her for rides to visit with his friends and his parents, I think he likes her more than me sometimes ;)

Graden celebrated his 3rd birthday on June 28. He had a rock star party with his cousin Kambree whom he shares a birthday with. Tiffany and I made a guitar cake and two small stars with the kids initials so they had their own cake. He kept telling everyone "I am the Birthday Kid!" He wanted his way for a week since he was the "birthday kid". Graden has such a fun personality. And he definatley keeps me on my toes. He gets into everything and anything. But we love him still!


We went to the cabin in Strawberry for the 4th of July. The weather was not very cooperative. I had some water games planned for the kids but it was way too cold to do them. Oh well next time! But Logen did catch a fish!

When we got home the cabin on Monday we were outside doing the yard work. When Chad finished he turned on the sprinklers and the kids started running through them. I finished cleaning up all the toys and took some stuff into the house when Logen came in screaming and bloody. He was talking to the neighbor over the fence from the top of the slide (with wet feet from the sprinkler) when he slipped and started to fall. He grabbed for the fence to catch himself and sliced his finger on the slats in the chainlink fence. Poor thing was scared. We got it bundled up and to the hospital where he got 8 stitches in his little finger. It takes up the entire thing. He did awesome with the stitches he wimpered a little when they numbed it but he didn't cry the whole time! One tough little guy. He will have them in for two weeks, so we have to hold off on all swimming until then. I sure hopes it goes by quick. They really want to play in the water.



So that is the year in review. I am sure many other things have happened but nothing big. I hope everyone is well and happy.

John and Emily Jones Memorial Auction

As many of you know, there was a tragic accident at the Nutty Putty Caves not to long ago. Here is a blog that is doing something amazing for the family. Check it out here. What a great thing this blogger is doing. And they have some great items also.

Where to Start?

Okay since I last posted Dagen and Logen both started school. Dagen is now in the first grade. He has a great teacher and has really excelled in his work. He is a great friend to all the kids and is really enjoying being gone ALL day!

Logen started Preschool at Lollipops. They have a great program and he really enjoys it. I worried about him in school, because he isn't the nicest kid at home. But he has proved me wrong. He loves his teacher and all the kids in his class.

We have been riding alot. On motorcycles and horses!

Logen, Ryder and Dagen

Dagen, Chad, and Logen

Graden and Chad - Graden didn't love it so much though!

I love this picture. Chad and Logen looking for deer.

We also had a birthday at our house. Our little Logen turned 4!

Opening his hunting backpack! He was so excited. It was also our nieces birthday. So we celebrated them together.



And just this past week we went to Disneyland! We celebrated Halloween in Disneyland and we had such a blast. It was the first time for Chad and the boys to go. And the first time the boys had been on a plane. Here are some pics of our trip.





Cooling Off!

Logen and Grandpa swimming

Graden chilling in the hot tub!

Triple Decker - Jordan, Haden and Dagen

And Halloween - If you can't tell Chad and I are dressed as a Pink Lady and a T-Bird from Grease and the Dagen is Mario, Logen is Raphael, and Graden is a Golfer.


The Universal Studios Tour

Dagen and Lilo at the Characters Breakfast

Graden wasn't quite sure about the characters

Chad, Lilo and Logen

The fam with Pluto

This is a beach style movie area for the kids. They loved it!

We had such a great time. Thanks to Dad and Kris for taking us there. We appreciated it tons!