My major

I had the chance to "pin" Troy for becoming a major in the army. I am so proud of him. He has worked so hard at his career to get where he is and is the rock of our family. I always like a chance to meet some of his co-workers and it was fun to have the whole family along. Somehow we have missed all other rank changes- so proud of you Koch!!


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First foods

How can she be old enough to be eating foods. It didn't go all that well for a first try but at least it was good entertainment for the other kids. They thought it was super exciting. We must not get out much.






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Location:E Lincoln Cir,Salt Lake City,United States

Puke a licious.

Why not jump in a picture with e's puke. They requested so if I must.... Funny



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Party party party

We squeezed in a birthday pool party for Braden and friends. We invited two friends from church savanah and Ben and all of their siblings. Everyone had a fabulous time especially my big six year old. And we loved getting together with some friends before heading out to Utah for July.













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Does it get cuter

I will never wear a yellow Polk a dot bikini again... But this little girl sure is a doll in hers!

The last bath

It was a rough start to the summer and we were sooo happy to get this cast off. Phew! Happy day. Cam sure was a trooper And Braden was so sweet to still be excited for her even though she got it off on his birthday.


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Location:Cove Creek Ln,Murray,United States

The big 6

I can't believe my baby is 6. How did that happen! B is one of the sweetest, funnest kids around! He is also all boy and loves sports and really loves hitting things (namely our family and especially cam iron). But he has such a big heart and is friends with everyone, did amazing in kindergarten (he had a perfect report card which is pretty amazing for being one of the youngest in the class). We are so proud of you b!












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Best dad ever

Happy fathers day to the best dad ever. Thanks to the best fathers day present ever we can now have waffles every day!





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summer rain

we seem to get an evening rain storm almost every night...

and there is nothing more magical than getting to run and play in the rain when it 

is nice and warm and you are a kid.   

these smiles mean that this is just the joy of being a kid.

(and the beauty of rain after 104 degree humid day!)

and this is e's spot to watch. on the porch, nice and dry. 

undie weather

its not summer at our house if we aren't in our undies.  all the time. 

an adorable disaster

this adorable cutie had her first dance recital to cinderalla.  she was an adorable little fairy- and the only fairy with the cutest purple cast around!
the pros: she got to wear a little makeup for the first time.
gets to keep this super cute tutu to be played with- well forever
she had a great time and loved to perform.

the downside- the school we were going to have it at had tornado damage so we had it at a spot without a stage.  so we didn't actually see any of camirons dance.  i thankfully got to see her at the dress rehersal, but without a stage you just can't see over any other people. so there is no video footage- and we didn't really get to see her perform.  bummer!  rumor has it she was cute :)  and without a stage, there was no curtain- and the kids just sat on the side of the room until it was their turn.  so strange.

her two best ballet friends halle and kiera.  

waiting to go on.

her little tap number