within the walls of our home

We have been up to lots lately - sorry there are so many pictures, but I just had to share them! One of the funnest things was that Jen, Ryan, Jordan, Teague, and Ainsley came to visit for a week and a half. It was so much fun to see them. Since they were here, we had a reunion frisbee game with all the die hards that we used to play with. What fun - we had around 25 people there, which makes it really hard to play, but it was still a fun workout! Justin is in the red. He is such an awesome player and I am so happy that he introduced me to frisbee, it's one of my most favorite things to do!

Corbin and Taylor got to ride in a backhoe with Uncle Jerry. They absolutely loved it! I think it is every little boys dream to get to ride in a tractor - these boys are so lucky to have an uncle who will take them for rides!!!
About a month ago, Legacy Parkway opened up. It's about 100 yards from our backyard, and luckily it hasn't been as bad as I thought it was going to be. The greatest part is the trail that rides parallel to the road. We love going on bike rides and so to have this right here is great and we are not as worried with Corbin riding on it because then there aren't cars backing out of there driveway. Corbin has totally impressed us with learning to ride without training wheels. One of the first times that we rode this trail, Corbin rode his bike 5 miles!!
It was so much fun to go to the zoo with Ryan, Jen, Jordan, Teague, Ainsley, Alayna, Jeff, Tara, and her two boys. Who doesn't just love the zoo?

We had just seen the gorillas, so of course our little actor (Corbin) had to be a gorilla the rest of the time. We couldn't get him to smile...just roar!



Daddy's boy!! This is one of the first times that Levi gave a real smile..of course to Justin!

Alayna threw a birthday party for Teague. Each boy got to decorate their own cupcake and blow out their own candles!

Corbin is a total boy. Swords, guns, bow and arrows, and tools! He is so his daddy's boy and his grandpa's grandson! He took whatever was in his room and made rigged up this...thing and then took off hunting! Corbin is such a creative boy and is always wanting me to make something with him to add to his collection.

Conference weekend! What a great weekend. The best part was that our boys were so good and we got to listen to most of the talks. I just loved Elder Holland's talk on Angels, it touched me so much and was just what I needed to hear. I know that our Heavenly Father will never leave us alone, especially in our darker days. I am so grateful to belong to our church and get to teach our children about the church.
Saturday night, Jon and his brother went with Justin to the Priesthood session - so it was a girls night out, plust four little boys! It was a blast and I just love my sister so much! She is the best sister and I feel so much closer to her than I ever have and I love it! I'm so happy that they leave just 15 minutes away. We had fun hanging out, talking, taking pictures, and playing Don't Eat Pete!!

Last Friday, Mandi and I went to Brigham and visited with family and had a lunch and party at Cami's. We first got to go say hi to Monica! Monica - Garrett and Emery are so sweet, I loved seeing them too. And a HUGE thankyou for the clothes! Corbin was especially excited about all of them!

We of course had a blast at Cami's! She is the best hostess and knows how to throw a great party. We made these witches brews that were quite delicious! I think the adults had more fun than the kids!

Corbin and Hunter went in Cami and Tyson's backyard and did a little "yard work"! I don't know what they were building, but it kept them busy for quite a while.

I can't believe that just a few years ago we were playing with dolls, than crusing main with our hot chocolate, having our late night "talks", and now we are sister in laws!! To top it off, our children are all about the same age and we get to start all over again!! I just love you two so much!!!