Rainy Day

We don't get rain often, so when we do it is wonderful:)  A couple months we had a day when the rain kept falling and falling and falling.  The kids had a blast.

The kids like to play with the umbrellas any chance they get. 

...and of course we can't forget to fill up every container we own with rain water.

Derek enjoyed a bike ride in the rain.

While on his bike ride, Derek found the park was full of water.  So we drove down and the kids ran around in the water while I stayed in the car taking pictures:)

In there adventures at the park, Derek found a wounded bird or maybe it was just tired from flying in the rain.

Derek Dad Trip

Derek and Darrell took a trip together up to Snowflake one weekend.  They stopped to look for rocks on the way up and had a great time together. 

Derek with one of his buddies.

Handsome little boy:)

Creatures Derek Found

Silver Creek Adventures

Again...while in Snowflake:)  We took a little day trip to Silver Creek with Jayden and Jolie.  They had fun for the most part.  Jolie was a little frightened of the bugs and grass, but she warmed up  near the end.  And as long as she was comfortable in a chair she was great. 

This is a picture of Emily before we left, with a leaf but she found.

They enjoyed "fishing" with their cat tail fishing poles.  Derek was constantly searching for crawdads.  There was a man fishing here and Derek could hardly keep from "helping."

The beautiful 4 year old cousins.  LOVE Sarah's hair!

Lemonade! Lemonade! Get Your Lemonade!

We were in Snowflake for the July 24th celebrations this year.  Gary and Sarah did a float with Lemonade.  With the help of family, they distributed lemonade to the older population of parade viewers.  

The kids enjoyed riding on the float, although this is one of the very few instances that Emily actually waved at the crowd...she was too shy most of the time.

It was hot on this day with mostly clear skies, but believe it or not, near the end of the parade the sky filled with dark clouds and poured.  We were nice and soaked...it was great!

Lemonade Cousins

Rain = Frogs

During one of our visits to Snowflake there was a massive rain storm.  Later in the evening I hear this loud noise from outside.  It's the sound of frogs croaking away.  Derek of course had to go and look for one in the dim light of evening, and yes he found one. He wanted to keep looking, but I was too nervous about the lightning.

2013 Photo Shoot

Every year I do pictures of the kids.  I put them on my wall in the kitchen and then collect the old ones so I have an 8x10 each year from the time they are born.  It is fun to see how they change year to year. We did our photo shoot this year at the Snowflake Temple.  We take a lot of pictures and it is hard to pick the one for the wall.  So here are some of the out takes.

They also had fun exploring...it was such a beautiful day to be outside at the temple.

Darrell and his Lavender

Peek-a-boo...

To top it off we got a great picture of me and the kids...to bad we didn't have the try pod.  We could have gotten the whole family.

Lego Creation - Enterprise

We really enjoy Star Trek, and recently have watched many re-runs and the newer movies.  This has sparked Derek's Lego creativity.  He has been designing many spaceships.  This one is the Enterprise.

The whole shebang

Escape Pod Dock

Space Garage

Shuttle 

USS Enterprise Space station - landing pad

And then a ship belonging to a villain...

Klingon Bird of Prey