Bargain Breaking Dawn

Update: Teri (our bargain shopper) found out some info on our book. Walmart is selling it for 1/2 the price of Barnes and Noble! So...we're thinking we'll hit the Barnes and Noble party then head over to Walmart to pick up our book! I left my name on the list at Barnes and Noble (just in case for some crazy reason Walmart doesn't have a book for me). Can't wait!!

Also...If you want me to print up your transfer for your t-shirt I would be happy to. We're all going to split the cost of the paper, so call me if you want one and you can stop by and get it!

Breaking Dawn Fun!

Our plans have changed a bit. We are going to go to Barnes and Noble in Sandy. They are giving out wrist bands at 9 am. If Natelli and I can get a count we'll go get the wrist bands for our group. It's a wedding theme, so people can dress up like they are going to a wedding if they want. Natelli and I thought it would be fun to make Team Edward or Team Jacob shirts. We are going to use white shirts. Everyone is in charge of making their own shirts, we are not sure exactly how many people are coming and thought it would be too complicated to make one for everyone....but we do think it'll be fun if our group all sort of matches! Any one coming from our end of the valley, let's meet at Natelli's house at 8:15 and we will car pool up to Sandy at 8:30. If you are coming from some where else, meet at Olive Garden at 8:30. Olive Garden is off of 106 South, just a little ways up from South Towne mall. I called Barnes and Noble and reserved a copy for me, they said it is easier if everyone calls and reserves a copy individually. Here is the # 801-233-0203. I am trying to get an exact count so if you are coming~leave a comment :D I think that's all! Hope to see you there!

When Your BFF Lives Far Away....

Tragedy struck when my best friend Rochelle moved to the Northwest corner of the world. Thankfully with technology we keep in touch now better than ever. Ever the party planner Rochelle is planning a smash for the 'Breaking Dawn' release. I've talked to her several times over the weeks, giving her a few suggestions, answering some really hard quiz questions etc. This morning she calls me and asks my opinion on a font she found online...'do you think it looks like 'Edward'.....you know....girl stuff....She proceeds to email me the font. For some reason I got the email and it looked like plain old times roman font to me. Frustrated beyond belief....here is her solution. 'I'll take a picture of my computer screen with my camera and send it to you!' Voila!! Genius!! Thank heaven for the Internet...and cameras!! What did we ever do without it!?

Shark I

A big thank you to my friend Kristin for letting me know about sign ups at the swimming lessons she takes her boys to. Jace loved every minute of his lessons and he learned a ton! Worth every penny!

Our little Shark I doing his awesome back float.

The front crawl (I'm pretty sure he is better at this than I am)

Diving through hoops

And his favorite....the diving board!!

Pioneer Day Party!

I was a Pioneer Day scrooge this year! I don't really know why...but I didn't even dress up my kids in red/white/blue!.....we did HOWEVER have a great party!
We barbecued, played Apples to Apples (which we're all pretty sure was rigged since Ryan's family took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place), we rocked out to some rock band, roasted marshmallows, made s'mores, and did some fireworks. Thank you to Aunt Laura and Uncle Ryan for hosting our party!

I think the "big kids" got into this more than the little ones!East our drummer boy Seriously...he wasn't too bad! Uncle Jeff is always up for making us all laugh until our bellies hurt!

Look how Maddie is sitting just like Aunt Laura! So cute!
Derek helping Jace and Garet get their S'mores ready
Grandma likes her S'mores!

Hey Bonnie...I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to catch them on fire!

Auntie lighting every one's sparklers...I was off duty after last time...my hair is still growing back!

Our little fireworks display

Sophie's Fun Party

We got to go to Sophie's first birthday party last week. It was tons of fun! My sister in law Jacci makes the coolest cakes! She is an expert! This is Sophie's first birthday cake....a giant cupcake all to herself!
Camry and Uncle Trent the winners of the chicken fight!
Easton/Uncle Corey vs. Kaleb/Uncle Trent
Jace and Garet having their turn!

7 Peaks

If I was stuck in the hospital...I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't want ANYONE to have any fun without me! Not so with our Grandpa....he is always suggesting fun things for us to do as a family. This week we got to go to the Water Park. We had a great day, although we really missed having our Grandpa there to see him go down all of the scary orange slides!

Grandma Linda LOVES the water! She was in with the kids the entire day....and has the sunburn to prove it! Tori has a broken arm....but the cast was carefully removed for her day of fun, then put back on after! She's a brave little girl!

Aunt Jacci and a tired little Sophie

Auntie sunbathing....

Another self portrait....Me and Aunt Tanya

Daddy and Jace in the wave pool

Our brave guy...ready for MORE! He went down all of the scary rides!

Us after our day in the sun. Thanks again Grandma and Grandpa!