Snow day

I'm grateful for snow days that make you stay with those that you love. For silly games that make you laugh so hard your sides ache. For kids that are so wild and crazy that you are excited when they're asleep and you can kiss them goodnight.
I'm grateful for snow plows and salt. I'm grateful to be blessed with a mom and dad, and a mom and dad-in law that takes care of me and my family.
And I'm soooo grateful for my minivan without four wheel drive or chains that made it possible for me to enjoy all of those things yesterday.
I love my family and my minivan with the missing door handle.

What follows a baptism? Why a party of course!!!!

We had everyone over to our house after the baptism. It was a party!!!!! I had a goal to get a picture of everyone that came with Trevor. We had a few sneak out!!! So I'll post whatever picture I want of them instead. Aunt Merrilyn would've come, but the flight was a little long from Afghanistan. We missed her tons. But nonetheless, we still had fun. We always do. And I promise that I was there along with Rob,Brook, Nate and Cody. I think I just got a little too focused on getting pictures of everyone else, I forgot to get some of our family.

Aunt Lori and Uncle Tom. I can't believe she wore her wedding dress to Trevor's baptism. Ha ha

Aunt Sheri, Uncle Steve, Austin and Kiersten were all there too. I thought that this was a good picture to represent all of them.Honorary attendee Aunt Merrilyn. We know you would've been there if you could've. We're proud to have someone in our family serving our country.

Sweet Kylie was there, but had to get back to picking flowers and berries.

Abbie, Zac, Justin, Aunt Merriann and Adam

Aunt Annie and Ryan

Uncle Lee and Jeremy

Aubrey(she always wears a life jacket) Mikey, Aunt Elaine, Sarah, and Camilla

Grandma and Grandpa Nelson

Uncle Ken and Grandma Nelson

Uncle Dan, Aunt Lizzy, Macey and Avery too!

Grandma and Grandpa Miles

Timmy and Trevor

Great Grandma Nichols and Trevor

Grandma Nelson giving Trevor one of her famous hugs:) Maybe I should say choke hold. Just kidding mommy.

Abbie,Zacky, Justin, and Aunt Merriann

Uncle Dave,Aunt Melissa, Saren, Jacob, Eddie, Josh, and yes we got a picture of Tyler there in the corner.

Trevor and Josh. They both were baptized this year!!!!

Uncle Matt(yes I said uncle, YEAH) and Aunt Kara

I can't wait until I'm eight, for then I'll be baptized you see!!!!

Trevor was so excited for his baptism and finally it was here. He was such a goof all day. I could tell he was so excited. I'm so proud of this little guy. What an honor it is to have him as part of our family.

Can you tell how excited this little guy is?
Trevor and his baptism buddies from our ward. What a cute group of kids.

Trevor and Dad.

My little Bubba. Can't you just see the excitement on his face!!!

Holiday Waterskiing with the Miles

Waterskiing at Jordanelle is always fun with the Miles Family. This may have not been Rob's favorite waterskiing trip though. So the day started off well. The kids all had fun. Even the adults had fun.

We returned from the last boat ride of the day to see Rob laying asleep.(At least that's what I thought.) But as we got closer I realized he wasn't in the most comfortable spot to take a doze. He had sprained his ankle trying to give Nate a piggy back ride back from the bathroom. Poor Rob. His ankle still isn't completely healed. Maybe one of these days he'll agree to go to the doctor to have it checked out. Probably not, but I can always hope.

I think that Rob spraining his ankle even bummed Trevor out.

And it completely knocked these three out.

I love a parade

Now that fall is upon us, I've decided I should post all of my summer pictures. Every year I have to talk Rob into going to the Bountiful parade for the 24th of July. I have to remind him how much fun it is and how the kids love it. And every year by the end as I'm walking away with my clothes suctioned to me from the sweat I think, "Why do I always beg him to come. Is this really fun?" But enjoying time with family is time that is always well spent. No matter how sweaty or hot you get!!!!

Parades terrify Brook!!!
When we saw our cousin Adam coming, Camilla ran out to give him a big hug. I don't think he was embarrassed at all.

That stud in the hat, glasses, and totally awesome jacket is TIM!!!!

Sheri and Annie. I don't think they look like sisters at all:)

So many things to see at a parade and what does Cody love the best? Ryan's dog.

I think Thomas was trying to blend in with the humans so that Cody wouldn't notice him anymore.

Kiersten and Cody relaxing.

Parades are Rob's favorite. Can you tell?

Annie invented a game of trying to see how close she could get the water bottle to her face without actually hitting it. It was tons of fun to watch.

Thanks to the awesome Isaac's we all had fantastic seats for the parade!!!!

Camilla and Sarah even came out for the parade. Lucky for me they kept Nate and Trevor entertained for the whole evening.

Nate didn't waste any time digging into the treats.

My Family Is Weird

Do you ever look at your significant other and your kids and just think,"YOU ARE WEIRD!!"
I DO.

It's Great to Be Eight

Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!!

I've been known to butt heads with Trevor just a bit. I think it's because of how much potential I see in this little kiddo. So I think I'm extra hard on him. I had to show off his pictures that we just got this morning. I don't know how you can look into those adorable eyes and not smile. Grandma Miles has said a few times that this kid is just full of life. I can't agree more. He is funny, sweet, loving, adorable and a punk. I love him. I can't believe that he's already eight and will be getting baptized in another week. I know that I couldn't be more proud of him. For his birthday, his Grandma and Grandpa Nelson gave him some money. Money just burns holes in his pockets. He doesn't last a day with money. He talked me into going to Cracker Barrel to look at webkins so he could spend his birthday money. I had to smile when he told me that he wanted to get a webkin for his little brother Nate with the money since he didn't have one yet. I should've let him just do it, but I talked him out of it since it was his birthday money. Trevor has the biggest heart of anyone I know. His brothers and sister are so lucky to have him as a brother. I'm excited to see what kind of young man this cute guy is going to grow up to be. I know that I'll be forever grateful for having him as a son. I love you my little eight year old.