What we have been up to this SUMMER

Fun Times with "aunt" Kelsi

My sister Kelsi came back with us after all the wedding stuff. It was so fun having her here. She got to stay almost 3 weeks.

My 33rd Birthday

The kids, Brett, and Kelsi helped make my day fun. We went swimming in the day, and then at night we went to dinner, and then we had a little family party in the backyard. (The crown on my head is compliments of Brynn.)



Swim Lesson

Every day for two weeks we had swim lesson. Cute Kelsi took Brayden in the mom and tot, so I could watch everyone. Then after we would have a picnic and stay for free swim. The kids all did so good at lesson, and now we have just been swimming on our own everyday, and it has been a blast.




The Beach on a Sunday afternoon

The Fourth of July

We have done the same thing for the last 3 4th of July's. We go to this little hometown city right next to San Diego. They have a cute carnival and a band, and then great fireworks. We always have such a great time.




My Brothers open house at my parents house in IDAHO

The Cabin with all my family

We had a great time at the cabin. We went jet skiing, to a rodeo, and to West. It was so fun hanging out with all my brothers, sister, and parents.

Hanging out with the Banks cousins

Jayson's Wedding

I can't believe how big our family is now. This is my whole family minus my brother Jordin who is on a mission. ( We do have a cut out of him in the picture, so he know he wasn't left out)

Vicky's Shower and going away party

My friend Vicky lived in San Diego when I was there last year. She was such a great friend, and as soon as I got back here they moved. We had a fun shower for her because she is finally having a girl after 3 boys. It was so fun to see all my old friends from San Diego. I miss seeing them more, even though we are only about 40 minutes away.


Brynn Graduates from Kindergarten, and celebrates at Chuck E. Cheese

Brynn graduates from Kindergarten, and then after we went to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate. All the kids had a great time, just look at Brayden face.

We have had a fun and busy summer. Now we are just trying to get ready for the baby to come. The kids are getting so excited for their "newborn baby" to come. I am so excited as well. I only have 5 week left.

Beach, Wedding, and lots more fun

Fathers and Sons campout

Brett and Brayden went on there first fathers and sons campout. It has been over a month and Brayden still talks about it. They had a great time together.

Mothers Day

The kids were so excited to make me breakfast in bed and give me there cards. Brynn woke up at 6:00 am. She was so excited that she woke me up before Brett had everything ready, so I just ended up eating it downstairs with all of the family. I have such a cute family, and they each made me feel so special to be there mom.

What we do during the week

The kids love it when Brett is home, and they love doing whatever he is doing. Brett has been such a help especially with my lack of energy. He has really picked up the slack.

The other pick is Brynn doing school with the kids. She loves to play school with the kids when she gets home from school. They play so well together for the most part, which is an awesome blessing.

Uncle Daniel's Wedding

Daniel had a dinner the night before his wedding. It was really nice. After the kids had fun taking picture around the Salt Lake Temple.

Brayden loved blowing the wedding bubbles.This is my mom with all of her grand children minus Sofie, my brother Spencer little girl.

My cute sister Kelsi and mom. My sister is coming to stay with me for a few weeks in July. We are all so excited to have her come here.

This is Kylie, Daniels new bride, and all the nieces.

It was so cute to see Brynn and Aubrey just standing staring at Daniel and Kylie dance. I know they thought it was like the princess and the prince.

Hanging out at Brett's parents

We had fun hanging out with family and friends during Memorial day weekend at Brett's parents.

Donuts with DAD at Brynn's schoolBrett and Brynn got to go to Donut with Dad as an early celebration for Father's Day. Again Brynn got up so early because she was so excited to go with Brett on a date. :)

Girls Weekend in Las Vegas

I was so happy that I got to make it to my girls weekend this year. I wasn't planned on going, but Brett was so awesome to work out his schedule. He was able to watch the kids the whole weekend. He not only watched them, but he spoiled them with donuts, McDonald's, the movie, treats, and much more. My weekend was equally nice. I just relaxed by the pool, got caught up with all my 9 friend from college, sleep in, ate yummy healthy food, and basically just got a renewed energy to be a good mom and wife. Thanks to all my friends who are so supportive and fun. It is amazing to think that all 10 of us from college were all together. :)

Del Mar Beach

Aubrey found a sand crab, and she was so brave to hold it. We could believe she would actually hold it.

Brayden loved being berried in the sand.

Teddy Bear picnic at Brynn school

This is Mrs. Nance with Brynn. The other lady is the afternoon teacher who helps in Brynn class in the morning.

This is Brynn last week of Kindergarten. She graduates tomorrow. It has been quite the Kindergarten year for here. She started out with one teacher in FL, then the class was too big, so she got put with another teacher in FL, then we left and she got a new teacher here in CA. She has been a good sport about the whole thing.