Swimming Lessons....

... are a staple of summer.

This year was no exception.

{Only because they were scheduled and paid for BEFORE I decided to work full time. So, thanks to my good friends, Tiff & Jen, my kids still got to take their lessons, and they had to take 3 extra kids everyday.}

Kassie had something to say, apparently....

I just love this pic of Kam & Nick.... mostly because I can't wait to show it to them in 10-15 years! :)

Gage really surprised me with how much he got involved and loved it. I really thought he was going to need quite a bit of coaxing.

.... and he even braved the "big kid" slide! :)

Another year of improvements.... just keep swimming, just keep swimming!

Bothwell 24th Celebration

We had a great weekend of celebrating our pioneer heritage...

BOTHWELL STYLE!

Cory and I were recently called to serve as the ward's Services and Activities Chairmen. Which meant we were in charge of this huge event, but it was planned and assigned out carefully, and it really wasn't too much work. Everyone just does their part, and it all comes together.

After the big dinner, is the much anticipated rodeo.... and the kids had a BLAST! Above you can see Kassie on the right in the green shirt, getting ready for the kids Tug of War.

Kambree really surprised me with wanting to ride a sheep. I had asked earlier in the day, and got a resounding NO from all of the kids, so when she asked, I was surprised, but said okay. Obviously the flip flops weren't a great idea... but hey, she had fun! Landed face first in the dirt, but came up smiling, and no tears!

Kassie also participated in the kids barrel race (top, far right) and the boot race.

This is the only picture I have of Cory and I... proof that we really were there, just busy. I didn't take one photo! That is rare! Thanks Dad for being the photographer!

Good Friends....

... are a blessing.

I am Blessed!

While Katie M. was in town, we took the opportunity to get together for lunch.

Tiff S, Katie M, Katie B., Amy E., Amy Jo S.

Good Times!

Thanks Girls! I Love Ya!

4th of July

I thoroughly enjoyed the 4th of July this year...

it is typically not a holiday that I am really excited about...

but this year, we had alot of fun with family and friends, and it leaves me looking forward to the 4th next year!

We attended the West Point festivities with my family. The kids had a blast, with good food, face painting, playing on the park toys, blow up slides, and bounce houses, cotton candy, running around with no shoes on, fireworks and the parade. (I say no shoes... because you should have seen the bottom of their feet! Ick!)

We BBQ'd with friends and lit our own fireworks the next night. It was just HAPPINESS.

Bear Lake

Summer just isn't Summer without a trip to Bear Lake....

... and we got one in, thanks to Grandma Arlene.

We drove up on Wednesday and stayed in the Condo that night, and played at the Beach the next day.

We all had a GREAT time,

(despite Kambree starting with the stomach flu on the way up)

THANKS Grandma Arlene for a fun trip!

The Newest Member....

... of the Bodily family....

is TUG

he is a mini-schnauser

.... and I hope we survive! Ahhhhhhh!

5 - The "Magical" Number

My Baby Girl turned 5 today.....

while she is excited....

mommy is sad.

5 seems to be that Birthday where you lose them as your "little ones" and they become one of the "big kids".

The biggest reason for this is obviously school.... she's off to Kindergarten, and that leaves me sitting here wondering where the time went and how she grew so fast right before my eyes!

Kambree is fun, and sweet, and beautiful, carefree, and is always a good girl that does what she is asked.

All she asked for this year was a "Big" backpack for school and Sketchers that "Light-up".

(talk about easy to please!)

She had to open her gifts pretty quick and early, because her Birthday fell on a Sunday and we had church at 9 am!

(hence the sleepy eyes and messy hair!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY "Big" GIRL!!!

We Love You!