Carnival came to town!

Our first carnival with the kids! We had so much fun! We couldn't believe how expensive it was, but the kids didn't seem to mind riding only three rides! Oh, and of course we all got deep fried corn dogs. It wouldn't be a carnival without something deep fried on a stick!--oh yeah, and of course cotton candy!

Adalyn's Turn!!

This was Adalyn's first swimming lesson. She was the only girl in the class and all the little boys seemed to have a bit more experience in the water. Her teacher took good care of her and held her on the slide. On the diving board, she started out ambitious, but ended up having one of the other teachers throw her off after gently telling her to let go of his swimsuit that she was desperately clinging to.

Swimming Lessons!!

Caleb and I had Parent and Me swimming lessons in June. He loved the water and all the little games we played, especially diving for starbursts. Joshua took him to class one day and lucky for them, it was the day that they get to go down the big slide. Joshua and Caleb were the first two to go down, so the water wasn't fully on. They got stuck in the middle of the slide and were trying to scoot down, when all of a sudden, a very big Mommy and her baby came down right behind them and she wrapped her legs around Joshua's waist! All of a sudden it was Joshua sitting in her lap, sliding down the rest of the slide. Well, that was the last time Joshua took Caleb to class! I wish we had a picture of that!

My sweet cousin Lexie came to visit!

We were able to have my cousin Lexie for one short weekend. She is really growing up and we just loved having her. My kids wanted to play with her the whole time. And unlucky for her, the weekend she was here, she got to help us move. She lives in Texas and we hope to have her again sometime!

This is Joshua's toy. We (mostly him) have had a blast riding it in the field behind our house. The kids were allowed to go on short rides in the culdesac. Which, of course they thought was thrilling!

More pictures from the Cabin! We hope to make another trip up there soon
to help paint it a lovely shade of green. So, you can anxiously await even more
fishing pictures!

We love the Cabin!

The Cabin is one of our favorite places to go on vacation! I have been going there since I was a baby. I love that now, my kids are able to grow up there too and enjoy the same experiences that I have had. Adalyn first went when she was 5 months old and has gone many times since.


The Cabin sits above Fremont Lake in the Windriver mountains and the deck looks out over the water. It is just beautiful!

Memorial Day at the cabin

It was the coldest weekend that we have ever had at the cabin. When we got there, the desk was covered in snow! We were very grateful for the baseboard heaters! We still had a wonderful time and caught a few fish.

Kindergarten Graduation

Well, say goodbye to kindergarten!! Her graduation program was so cute. The kids sang many really cute songs. They spent a lot of time preparing for this program and it was fun to watch the kids and their excitement.

Smart Start T-ball

Ethan did Smart Start T-ball twice a week for the month of June. He really enjoyed the one on one with Mom and Dad. It gave him the opportunity to learn to catch, hit and throw. I think his favorite part was the t-shirt and hat that he got to wear each time.

T-Ball

Now, Addy really loved T-ball. It was a much more interactive sport for her than soccer. She loved going to practice and was quite the hitter. I hope we have a future in softball.














































This was her first game, and first time at bat. I think she just couldn't believe she hit the ball and made it to first.

Father Son Campout

I am not sure that there is anything that little boys enjoy more than camping with Dad!

Spring Soccer was so cold and so fun!!

Adalyn enjoyed soccer. She had several friends on her team and the snacks were her favorite part. There were several games that were so cold, they were almost unbearable. I have heard that fall soccer is much better! Overall, we enjoyed our first season at the soccer field and look forward to many more games.

Addy's Zoo Program

Yes, I know school has been out awhile, but like I said, I am very behind! Adalyn had a zoo program at school where they sang songs and performed. It was so cute! She was an eagle and loved being in front of the crowd!

Gerald H. Norris April 20, 1927- June 24, 2008

My Grandfather passed away this morning. It has been a sad day for me and my family. He will be dearly missed and was an amazing man. He left an incredible heritage of faith in the Lord, and the importance of loving family and working hard. He taught us all to love the outdoors (especially fishing). He built a cabin on the mountainside and a lake house on Bear Lake, that have both provided so many opportunities to spend time with loved ones, build relationships, enjoy the beauty of our earth, find rest from our busy lives and draw closer to the Lord. I could feel how much he loved me and my husband and our little family, just by the way he looked at me. I always felt so surprised when my Grandma would tell me on the phone that my Grandpa was praying for specific things that I needed (there are fifteen other grandchildren and their spouses, and so many great grand children, I have lost count, at least 17...) I know that he loved each of his family members and I will always appreciate how much he loved Joshua and accepted him into the family with open arms. I will miss his big smile meeting us at the gate at Bear Lake, and his stories of long ago. I will miss his example of service and his quiet leadership in the home. Grandpa we all love you and will miss you so much!