Monterey Aquarium

A Very Special Visit...

A few weeks ago, my mom and grandmother visited us in California. We had a very eventful weekend visiting San Francisco (various piers downtown, Lumbard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and areas near an old Army base), the Oakland Temple, a local children’s museum, and the Monterey Aquarium. Maddie Sue saw a picture of the Oakland Temple, and quickly responded, “Hey I went there with Grandma Mort and Grandma Sue!” It amazed me that she remembered visiting it with them.

Huntington Beach with the Kings!

This past weekend, we were able to visit with Ben, Jan, Sam, Jared, and Ezra in Huntington Beach. Jan's mother, Ann, was so gracious to let us stay in her beautiful home. She was a good sport about a house full of children who love to get up at 5:30 in the morning.

We had a busy day kayaking, having our first Dim Sum experience (yummy!), going to the beach, and swimming at the neighborhood pool. Thanks again to Ben and Jan for inviting us. We can't wait to do it again!

Santa Cruz Beach - 4th of July Trip

This weekend we celebrated Nathan's birthday by taking a trip to Santa Cruz beach. The kids loved digging for sand crabs and playing in the ocean. Here a few pictures from the trip.

Happy Birthday Nathan! We love and appreciate everything you do for our family.

A Monster of a Good Time

Ammon celebrated his 6th birthday this past weekend with a Monster Birthday Bash. We had tons of fun and can't believe how grown up our little man has become.

Yummy Monster Cupcakes

Silly Monsters Faces...

Monster Pinata

Pin the Eye on The Monster Game

Monster Goodie Bags

Monster BINGO

Happy Father's Day to an amazing dad!

Collin and I flew in late on Friday night. The kids were asleep when Nathan picked us up. The next morning, Maddie approached me very concerned and said, “Someone is in my room and he’s sleeping in my bed.” I explained that we had a special visitor and that Uncle Collin would be staying with us for awhile. My kids have been stuck to him like glue ever since.

Our Little Graduate

Ammon & Miss Liz ... She is such an incredible woman!

1st Grade... Here he comes!