4 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Jumping on the bed-it is so therapeutic, a great form of exercise, "super fun" as Allie would say and a great way to pass the time.  I almost wish I wasn't too big to jump on beds any more.  Well it has been such a great fun activity for my girls here at Grammy's and when the cousins were here too.  I am not sure why we are "not supposed to jump on the bed."  I can't be bothered to worry about something as trivial as that.  The girls love it and Grammy's bed's seem to be extra bouncy so everyone is happy.

The Cousins are here

The cousins are here-yipee!!!!! That means that not only is the house major chaos, the couches are getting well used for jumping and flipping and we have just barely enough room to all fit around the table but it also means....

 Sledding!!!!

 Here is Uncle Daniel running along side to make sure the sled stays on course.

 Uncle Daniel with his boys Jakob and Andrew

 Brai being her usual timid self and not wanting to try out the sledding so she hung out with the photographer

 Allie went with Auntie Jenny and then declared, "I pretty much have to do that again."

 Uncle Daniel and the boys drive the 4-wheeler to pull the sled back up the hill (oh how this would have been so helpful back when we were kids).

 I took this picture upside down of Brai clinging to my leg.

 Cute camo marshmallows.  I have no idea who is who.  I am a terrible Aunt.

 One more taken upside down and between my legs.

And lastly here is Brai back in the truck with her crazy touque hair (touque is our term for a winter hat-who knows how to spell it).

A visit from cousins from Canada

Daniel and Jenny made a quick trip to Utah for Jenny's brother's wedding and we had a chance to get together at Auntie Helen's for lunch.  The kids had fun seeing eachother and Allie took the role of boss on perfectly.  The only thing I wish is that Dan and Jenny had dressed the boys in different shirts so that us "average" folks could tell them apart.  I am telling you, I need a month with these guys (though I would be exhausted) so I could figure out who is who.  But for now, poor Aunt Heather hasn't got it.

Good to know that the boys love playing in water just as much as my girls.  They loved this little teapot.

Helping Auntie Helen wash the chairs.

Allie being the boss.

I think this was Jakob wearing two hats.  He just had to have them both on.

This is blurry but I thought it was so cute how he had his hat folding over his ears just like Daniel used to do when he was little. 
We love these guys and always love seeing them.

The Wedding

A couple of weekends ago we went to the "cousins" wedding reception weekend with two of Greg's cousins having receptions.  We also went to the sealing of one (his cousin Jesi) who got married in Manti.  That was probably the best sealing I have ever been to with the sealer explaining the temple covenants so well.  It was beautiful.  After a long day we got to the receptions at the time my girls usually go to bed.  Let's just say we left kicking and screaming and had "a really nice time."

Daddy dancin with the girls which is all they wanted to do the whole time.

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Part of the reception they did a sparkler thing and so this is Brailie with hers and daddy.

Kylie dancing with Kinsey.

Dancing with her daddy.

Zach dancing with his mom.  They were in much better spirits than we were.

Pioneer Day Weekend Part 2

Here are the remaining Pioneer Day weekend photos.

Showing Sydnee her sun glasses

Doing a dance Kylie taught them-this was the highlight of the weekend-dancing with Kylie

Making ice cream in a bag-a huge hit with everyone.

Looking through Grandpa's binoculars as the para gliders

These guys.

Doggie pile on Uncle Ryan.  They were all a bit reluctant-they must think he is scary (just kidding)

Love this picture

Grandma Connie and Carrie

Grandma pointing out the guys in the sky.

Dancing with the wii to a kids dance game

Kylie and I had a dance off.  The song was Maniac.  I felt like a maniac that would pass out by the time I was done.

Sorry babe-there is no way I will post the video.

I love this one too-I think Nathan is happy to have a boy cousin.

This was really cute.  All the cousins were playing at the park at the reunion and another little boy (a cousin) came to play.  Allie said "who's that."  I said to them, "this is another cousin-we just don't know him."  Then one by one they all said, "he's not my cousin."

Pioneer Day Weekend Part 1-The Cousins Collages

Over Pioneer Day weekend (July 24th) we went to Greg's parents new house in Monroe for the weekend.  Carrie and her family were there and so was Ryan and his family.  We missed Kalen and Mandy and their kids this year.  I took about 500 pictures over the weekend and have just begun sorting through them to find the good ones.  I decided to make a collage of each of the cousins that was there.  More pictures of the weekend to come.