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Back to School!

I had to add this picture. This is Mo Joe's face after the girls went to school and it was just him and I. We didn't know what to do with ourselves and how to deal with all the quietness.

Cell's first day at the "big school". We have been very anxious and worried about Neicell going to Sego but our prayers were answered. She has an aid for 3 hours in the afternoon and goes to resource for 3 hours in the morning. Hopefully, all eyes will be on her and she can excel and be SAFE! We underwent many meetings and training exercises so our little girl would be safe!

3rd Grade HOTTY PANTS!

3rd Grade Smarty Pants!

Stargazing

Eric got a new app on his Ipad so we decided to take the girls up the canyon and view the stars. With a little treats and drinks the night was successful and enjoyable.

Olympic Park-Ski Jump

Emma

What an amazing weekend. We decided to have a staycation due to the rivers being high in Idaho, which means poor fishing. So the weekend started with Park City ski jumping and Olympic park, and a little shopping. Finishing it with watching the Tour of Utah on Sunday. I loved it. It was a little sad we didn't get to go fishing but we made the best of it.

Our little mommy

Celly loves her babies

Momma's cuddle bugs

Lizzy our garden lizard

It was all fun and games until dad pulled the little slippery thing out of the cage and it's tail came off. So myth busters just proved that one...

Tour of Utah

Eric and I waiting 3/4 of the way up Suncrest. We couldn't decide where to watch these guys? We finally thought at least up Suncrest we could watch them for a longer period of time than up the Alpine Loop.

I would give anything for one of those bikes. One day I will take Suncrest at half the speed those amazing athletes did. I was blown away at their strength and stamina. It is amazing these guys have already road over 400 miles in 5 days and this was the last day and last 20 miles of 100. WOW

I had chills and couldn't stop screaming. Kell has just gotten into riding this year, so she also thought this was pretty cool

Mom of the year award presented to ME!

I am very embarrassed to admit this, but have been humbled. I have never felt so helpless in my life. We took the girls and 2 nephews to 7Peaks. We have been their a bizillion times this summer. Eric took off with Kell and the nephews while Neicell and I played in kiddo area. I sat on the side, tanning, while keeping a keen eye on Neicell as she played. Well, I guess not so keen, my little girl was gone in a second. My initial thoughts were, "Oh she is just on the other slide (in the same area). I scanned the area like a hunting eagle. Nope she was gone. I ran around the lazy river, like some crazy women. Yeah, I was in my swimming suit, not very attractive when a woman runs in a swim suit unless you are watching Bay Watch. Still, no Neicell; at this point tears are streaming down my face. In my head I was thinking the worst and wanted to scream CODE BLUE! In my life/work code blue gets everyone's attention and of course gets you the most hands and help. I ran to life guards, who were no help, and said "go look here or there." Finally, I remembered my dear friend, who I was just talking to was there. Thank heavens her head was on straight and said she would scan the wave pool while I ran around with my head cut off. It was probably 10 minutes, which seemed like 2 hours and she comes walking up with Neicell's hand in hers. I broke down and lost it. I thought for sure my daughter had drowned or had been stolen by some pedophile. Neicell couldn't tell us where she had gone or who had taken her to the "lost and found". I was humiliated on top of feeling like I betrayed my daughters trust for not taking better care of her. It is difficult to grasp the needs of our Neicell. Her twin can be set loose at 7Peaks and can find me, as if I have a beacon on my head. Neicell can get lost in our house and can't see me if I am standing right in front of her. I know these things, but it is a frustration as a mom to watch her be so dependant. I will never let that child out of my sight or allow her so much freedom. As we have pondered on what she may have done, I realize now she just got lost on the other side of the pool. She probably started screaming, "mom, mom" like she always does when she can't find me. Some helpful bystander assumingly took her to the "lost and found" What parent looses their child and finds them at the "lost and found" NOT ME, at least till now. I am beyond grateful for my dear friend and above all my dear Heavenly Father who continually blesses my life. I couldn't bear loosing my angel and knowing I was at fault.

13 years ago

Celly's favorite part of celebrating mom and dad's anniversary was the roller coaster in Park City

Kelly's first SOLO ride on the Alpine Slide.

Celly is such a blast to ride with. She screams the whole way down and loves a thrill ride.

Celly and Mom

Kelly and dad

Eric and I celebrated our 13 anniversary sharing it with our beautiful daughters. How else to celebrate such an amazing accomplishment then having a family outing. It is hard to believe we have been married 13 years, like all the old people say, time flies by when your having fun. It seems like yesterday we were in High School. You know you have a great relationship when you don't need to converse in the car and silence isn't awkward. Marriage is bliss when you are excited to hear that Dodge come up the road, because you have missed him dearly. My life is complete when he holds my hand and tells me he loves me beyond words can explain. I am grateful for all the love this man gives me and my children. Above all I am just content knowing that he is by my side despite my faults.

7 Peaks

Kelly and her cousin Bailee. We have enjoyed 7 peaks this year. It is nice going in the evening as a family and not feeling rushed and so worried about getting in all the rides. Thank heavens for the "pass of all passes" I am betting we got our money out of them.

Big Daddy's getting bigger (older)

You could say Momma was in the dog house for taking sleepy head pictures, but in our house we say SUCKAH! One year older and wiser too, Happy Birthday to YOU

Kelly's County Swim Meet

Kelly did amazing. We are awaiting the results but she took 2 in both of her heats which we are betting overall she took 2 in County. What an amazing little fish we have, I am so proud of her.

What 8 year old gets themselves up at 7:20 everyday during the summer to work out? MINE!!!

Celly and her babies

I went outside to see what was at the bottom of the slide and this is what I found. Celly's babies all dressed up in hers and Kell's swimming suits.

Camping at Payson Lakes

Camping in a "field of gold" was mommas highlight. The girls loved swimming at the lake with their boat and turtle. Erickell and Nickie loved jumping off the dock into the lake. The girls made a bug net with an old net and aspen tree limbs (pretty impressive). The art project of the trip included finding all the different leaves and coloring them, they insisted on finding more and coloring everything....