Art Camp

The kids did a mini art camp this week. Some friends and I each took a day and we made crafts with the children. I think it was one of Brynn's highlights of the summer. She loves doing crafts, so to do multiple crafts in one day was pure heaven. The last day was mine to host. One of our activities was a hand print t-shirt. (Inspired by my cute apron that my friends from San Diego made for me last year when I moved to FL). Anyways, they turned out so cute, and it was a fun way for the children to remember their week at art camp.

FINGER PUPPETS was the next activity. They got to design there own finger puppets out of felt and a rubber glove. They were all super creative. Brynn ended up using her finger puppets in church today as props for her talk on families and temples.

FOOD ART was what we did for snack time. I just put out fruit and different finger foods and the kids designed their own creations, and then of course ate them. Brett actually had the day off so he was there the whole time helping. I don't think I could have done it with out him. He helped out so much, and the children loved having him here.

PUDDING ART was another activity that we did. I just bought different flavors of pudding and dyed them different colors. The kids had more fun eating the pudding than using it, but they came up with some cute designs. (The last time I did pudding art was when I was at my 8 year old birthday party:)).

Anyways, I am so glad the kids got to do this. I hope we do this every summer.

WICKED

For my birthday my sweet friend Jenny gave me a ticket to see WICKED in San Diego. I had been wanting to see this for a long time. Anyways, we had such a good time at the show. It was nice to see it, and it was super nice to just have a girls night on the town with Jenny. (She has been so awesome to help me get through this last little while of pregnancy. She is always planning something, so I have things to look forward to. She really has been a lifesaver. Thanks Jenny!)

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.