Gid LOVES his gun. He can hit his target almost every time. He sure looks like he knows what he is doing. We did go up the canyon last night to pick up garbage for a FHE service project. While there we saw 3 snakes on the road. Two of them were rattle snakes. Gid was really upset he did not have his gun to shoot those "freaking nasty snakes".
Ok, I know you should not post naked pictures but this was so funny. The other day we got Gid some soccer cleats. Halle loves to wear them. This is what she came out wearing. Kinda hard not to laugh at her.
What a doll and more proof to my mom that I finally learned how to french braid. Plus it was a BIG win for me to get this done in Hal's hair. It only took me 45 minutes but she learned I was not giving up and finally just quit fighting me.
Halle is our monkey. She was getting something out of the closet the other day and could not reach. I walked in just in time to avoid this catrastophe. A stool, followed by blocks, another stool and then a barbi container. She was really proud she had rigged this up and I was glad I caught her before she did.
These are fun pictures at Merlin Olsen Park.

Play group swim day.

We had play group at our house last week. We set up the pools, slip and slide and had a water balloon fight. The kids had fun and we only had one accident when Garrett went down the big slide head first and got a pretty good bloody nose. I think it was a hit! This is cute Ryker.
Hal and Chloe lounging in the pool
Owen and Gid.
The water fight. Tons of balloons and time filling them and they were gone in 2 minutes.
Even Aunt Shari got in on the fight
I love this one of Owen, so so Owen.
crazy Owen on the slide.
Harley and Gracie
Halle, pulling herself down the slide.
Darling Lindon.
Harley
Getting mom
Sliding

Grandpa Taylor surprised everyone at the party. He snuck in from the front with his big gun and nailed the kids. It was a fun sight. What a fun Grandpa.

Fireworks

Every year for the 4th of July we go to the Pocatello fireworks! Gid had so much fun on this 4-wheeler it was hard to get him off it.
Gracie (so enthused) doing sparklers.
Halle really enjoyed them! Thanks for the fun day Jeff and Erin.

Welcome baby Hannah!

On the 4th go-around Melanie and Colby finally had a girl. I know they are excited but not so sure about the boys. When I asked them all they ignored me but I am sure they love her.

Grandpa and the newest addition

The 4th's parade and fun run!

So all of these pictures will be out of order and there are lots but they were all so cute it was hard to choose what to post. This is Halle after the parade with her popsicle!
Halle sharing with Chloe.
Hal with Aunt Mel only a few days before baby Hannah was born!
Hayden, Wyatt and Austin (somewhere back there) riding in the fire truck.
Again, Austin is in there somewhere.
After the parade. They love that there dad is a fireman and gets to drive the BIG fire truck.
Halle throwing candy.

Grace and Gid throwing.

Berkley waiting for the parade to start.
Wyatt, such a cutie
Mel and Wyatt. Colby had control of the camera, I guess you all know who is the apple of his eye!
Brian, Tricia and Chad all did the fun run again. They did really well, Brian placed 2nd in his age group which says something since he ran 2 times in the 2 months prior. Good job babe.
What a babe!

T-ball

Gid and Grace have enjoyed playing t-ball this year. It has started and is over already. We are sad but kinda happy at the same time. It has been fun watching them play but now that it is over it clears up 2 nights a week for our family. This is a picture of Gracie in a pile up with her team mate fighting for the ball. In the mean time the runner kept running. Kinda funny to watch. I guess she does have a little fighter in her.
I think Gid will make a great baseball player if this picture has any say in it. Lets just say he must have watched to many ball games.
Gracie in her "get ready" for the ball stance. Um....I don't think that we are going to make an athlete out of this girly girl. Good thing we have Hal coming up!
Brian coaching 3rd base
Gid loved t-ball. His fav part is hitting the ball though. It is funny that he hits better without a T than with it. He will be ready for coach pitch in 2 years.
Gracie had tons of fun but for her it was a little more social then for the sport. Funny gal.


The kids loved their coach Brad. He taught them a lot! Gid said he want Brad again for his coach next year.
Gid getting ready throw. He has a great arm and great aim. He try's to help Gracie but she refuses to throw with him anymore since he is "bossy" It was a fun 6 weeks!