Fun at the Prindles

We went to the Prindles house this Monday for dinner with the Elders Quorum Presidency and also my friend Nicole and her family. We had a blast. They have the nicest house I have ever seen. We all had a great time getting to know each other better. The kids went swimming and Rob Prindle took us all for a ride in his plane.Nattie and Choley waiting to take off. Nate said that they screamed. Rob kinda likes to try to scare you while you are flying.
Nate got to fly the airplane for a little while. He even tried to land it but Rob had to take over.
There they are all up in the air. Ella hated them going up in the airplane and cried and cried.
Ella's turn. She rode up with her friend Kyra and me. The girls didn't scream. They had huge bug eyes for a minute but no scream.
Rob showed me what the deference between positive Gs and negative Gs were. I laughed and laughed (that is what I do when I am having fun.) Then when I told him that it was fun he had to do it again but a little sharper. The girls didn't seem to mind. Although Ella said it made her tummy sick.

They had fun playing in the pool too.
I tried to catch them all mid jump
Eventually Ella went off the diving board (for a quarter) but I wasn't out there when she did.
Nate had to get in the pool with the kids because I refused. But he was okay with it

All of the kids loved the Prindles and are begging me to take them back again. One day I will. I had a ton of fun too. Thank you Rob and Sheryl.

week in review

What a busy, busy week I have had. All of the kids started swimming lessons Monday. I was very lucky because I was able to get them all in at the same time although we are at 3 different levels. While my kids are in swimming lessons I watch my friends baby so that she can do the parent toddler class with one of her other little girls. I don't mind doing it I am at the pol anyway I might as well. Plus who can refusing getting to hold an adorable little baby. Wednesday my parents stopped by to see us. They were on their way home from Jackson hole Wyoming. Who knew that Mountain Home was on the way home (6 hours out of the way). But as always we were all thrilled to see them and sad to see them go. My dad put up a wall in my bedroom so Nate and I finally have privacy. Thank you Daddy!!! Thursday was Tyler's last Tee ball game. He did really good but I am very glad when it is over. Friday my parents left for home *tear* and when Nate got off work we all jumped in the car and headed up to the Mountain to go camping. Despite the name mountain home it is not actually near a mountain. To get to a good spot you have to drive a 1+ But it is all worth it. Saturday we came home cleaned up our camping mess. (although I swear I can still smell camp fire all over the house) Then Ella and I went to see WALL E. Which was a very cute movie but even better then the movie was getting to go and do something fun one on one with Ella. That was my week. Fun huh? How come my relaxing summer is always sooo busy?

Goin Campin

After 11 years we finally made it out camping as a family. Not that we haven't tried before it is just something has always stopped us from spending the night. I was happy to know that there was good camping about 40 minutes from the house. We all had a great time there was noooo fighting the whole time which is a miracle in itself. And I found out that Nate is an excellent dutch oven meal cooker. This is where we stayed well somewhere in that canyon.
Nate in his silly hat.
Tyler in Nates silly had
It got really hot so hot that Nattie was cooling herself down with the Meat we brought for dinner. I told her it was really gross but that didn't stop her.
All of the kids did alot of fishing without catching anything
Tyler and Ella escaping from the tent
Our tent is huge. It would probable fit 8 adults comfortably
We went on a nature walk and all of the kids had to take a picture. I am in all of them so this is the one I thought I would show you.
The kids on the log before the walkIt only took 7 shots to get all of the kids looking at me.

My honey and me

I bought these new photoshop actions and who better to try them out on then Nate and I especially since it has been a very long time since we got our pictures done. I also drove past this barn that had this graffiti on it and just loved it and thought just how cute it would be in a couple picture. So I had to do it there. I had in mind some poses to do and my friend helped by taking the pictures. I really like how they turned out. Here are some of my favorites.
Vintage
Urban

Color boost

Tee ball for Tyler

T-ball is Tyler's favorite sport to play. And he is sooooo good at it too. He can hit the ball clear over second base. And he has a good arm too. But I think that they play tball here really weird for example. They only have 2 innings and the kids only get to run 1 base at a time no matter how far they can hit the ball. And there are no outs in the game either. But Tyler loves it and I like to watch him play.

she lets you hold her?

My not so friendly never lets you hold her let alone pick her up. As a matter of fact I am afraid to even try to pick her up. She is not mean about it but she usually scratches you. I think she just doesn't feel secure held in your arms like that or something. But the other morning Ella walked right up to her and picked her up and Sarah just sat there and let her do it. I was sooo surprised. I was even more shocked when she didn't try to get away and just sat there calmly. Today Ella tried to pick her up and Sarah bolted as soon as she figured out what she was doing.

My new toy

Why you may ask do I need another camera. Well I have a very simple answer to that. My big camera is just that BIG and I am not a fan of lugging it around at the zoo or for just snapshots. I love my BIG camera. But it can get in the way and it can get heavy. So after much persuading I was able to get this one to (it is camera #3 but the other one doesn't work so well so I let the kids use it). I am having fun just taking snapshots with this camera. I just carry it around in my purse yeah it really is that nice to have.

Happy Fathers Day Babe!!!

For fathers day this year I had the kids answer some questions about their daddy and put it in a card for him (thanks lesley for this idea) I thought that I would share the answers with you. Plus the real answers.
How old is Daddy? S(natalie) 29-P(nichole) 29- T(yler) 28- E(lla) 60- R(eal answer) 29.
When is Daddy's bday? S- March 12, P- March 12, T- 2008, E- in a month R- march 12
What is Daddy's favorite color?S-IDK, P-I do not know, T- I don't know, E- green, R- he claims he doesn't have one
What is Daddy's job? S- Air traffic controller, P- Air Traffic controller, T-Air Forg, E- to work in the tower, R- He works in the tower for the Air Force as an Air traffic controller
What does Daddy like to do when he isn't at work? S- Garden, p- Play things on the Wii, T- go on the cumputer, E- to come home, R- E all of the above but spend time with me is his very favorite.
What is Daddy's favorite food? S- Everything, P- IDK, T- I don't know, E- Pizza, R- he likes all sorts of different foods.
What is Daddy's favorite drink? S- Pepci, P- Pepsi or Coke- T-Pepsie, E- Diet Coke, R- Coke Zero
What is your favorite thing to do with Daddy? S- Cuddle, P-Garden,T- play the Wii with him, E- play sleeping monster
What do you wish you could do with Daddy? S- Play with him more, P- have fun, T-go to work with him, E- play baby
What do you love most about Daddy? S- he is my dad, P- He is my dad, T- he's nice, E-I like hugging him, I like kissing him, and coloring him a card
What does Daddy look like? S- He is a bit taller then mom, P- Black hair and tan skin hazel eyes tall, T- He has black hair, E- (this one is my favorite of all the answers) Brown hair, his legs have hair, he's got skin on his feet, his belly has some poking up hair, and his head has lots of hair, R-PERFECT

Babe I love you soooo much and I am so lucky to have you as my honey. I am proud of you for all the things you accomplish and for putting up with me. I am blessed to be called your wife.

Hanging out with Heather.

My friend Heather came over yesterday to learn how to make bread. I had sooo much fun with her. I am really starting to like this ward and have enjoyed getting to know the people in this ward. She brought her 2 boys with her and Ella had a great time hanging out with Carson. I also curled Heathers hair while she was here. I really like doing peoples hair. Thanks for coming over Heather and letting me get to know you better. I think your awesome!!!Ella and Carson kept pulling these funny faces while I was trying to take their picture.
After several tries this is the best I could get.
Heather and Tanner. He is such a good boy
Me and Heather. Don't I look so good without my make up on. But yet I still posted the picture.

Our roasted marshmellow feast

We had a nice time together for FHE tonight. Before it started all of the kids got together and roasted marshmallow's while the charcoal was getting ready for our dutch oven peach cobbler. The kids eat them in all different ways. Caleb, Natalie and Tyler all like theirs light brown (although the shades of light brown are different) Choley, and I like ours burnt to a crisp. Ella likes hers however they turn out when she is sick of holding up the stick. And Ryan likes his still white just "warmed up a little. Nate not a fan at all. We had a great time and the Peach Cobbler turned out really yummy.Caleb, Ella , and Nichole were the first ones to bring me their sticks all ready for me to widdle a little bark off of.
The view I got of everyone from the patio.

All of the kids roasting away. The 3 big kids had 4 marshmallows on their sticks at one point.