A Teeny Tiny Town Nestled in the Mountians!

We loaded the kids in the car and went up some windy roads through the mountains and entered Tiny Land.

A man created buildings one-sixth-sized for his daughter in 1915. She had cancer and could never leave home so her dad brought the city to her. There are over 100 tiny buildings and it looks like a quaint "little" town.

The kids had fun peeking into the little windows and seeing how the rooms were decorated. They made a few a "little" bigger so that the kids could play inside.

Nathan has been having tons of fun with these cute cousins!
All Aboard! There is a train that circles the area with a caboose that kids pack in- because of course, the stinky caboose is the most fun place to ride. A yummy swirled ice cream cone after the ride and that about does it:

An afternoon in Tiny Town with a stretch and a yawn everyone falls fast asleep in the car.

The Butterfly Pavilion!

We had some visitors that came to Littleton this week: Claire and Hannah! It's so fun to see these girls. They are growing up so fast. I know you always hear people say this but it's true. I still remember the first time I saw little Claire as baby!

Grandma and Grandpa took us to the butterfly pavilion. This was the first time we've been and I have to say, the butterflies were breathtaking. They were all different sizes and colors. Here are a few I found. You'll just have to excuse to rotten banana they are devouring:).


Kendall has been a little treat to have around. He just hangs out and does whatever, whenever. EASY child- as of now. In a few months I just might be posting a little picture of me bald because I've pulled my hair out. Hopefully not but we'll see:).
Meet Rosie, she is the little arachnid in my hand. She was the most lovely tarantula I have ever held. NOT! I was shakin in my boots but trying to be brave so that Nathan would want to hold her. Not a chance. He opted to pet the starfish and crabs.

Oh Happy Day!

As in Happy Birthday! I found these three pictures that pretty much sums up Justin's dimensional personality:

SWEET!!!

FUN!!!

EXCITING / ADVENTUROUS!!!

Movies Under the Moon!

Every Wednesday night during the summer, there is an outdoor movie in the Aspen Grove parking lot. We got the kids in their jammies, loaded the car with blankets, snacks, and drinks. When we arrived, the air was full of smells that made you grateful for summer nights! Kettle corn and homemade root beer. There was a massive blow up slide for the kids to play on while waiting for dusk to turn into night. Everything seemed perfect. The movie that was featured was Surf's Up. One we had not previously seen.

The movie started and ended. By all means, I'm no movie critic but I was really disappointed. I felt uncomfortable as my three year old was watching crude scenes and thankfully not getting the "adult jokes". Some parts of the movie I actually got a little mad and my feathers were ruffled. Yes, I realize that there is far worse out there but I will not be purchasing this movie and bringing it into my home. Most of the movie was really funny and that is why I don't understand why they have to ruin it with tasteless scenes?

I've noticed something that came along once I became a mother. It's called "holy huge sensitivity to crap"! You feel a natural urge to protect your kids from all the junk that is out there in the world. Granted they will have to be faced with it some time and all you can do is try to teach and prepare them the best you can, but the age of three is not the age I prefer them to be exposed. Thanks...I'm done now:).



And while I'm giving my opinion so freely... Have you ever had these?! I just discovered these and my poor bottom is so sorry! Just read the name:

Ginger Lemon Cremes
English Tea Cookies

7 words:
New Years Eve Party in my mouth!!!

Twitterpated!

30 years of paradise!

This smokin hot couple celebrates their anniversary with a tasty breakfast on the deck served by "waiter Nathan". He has a little ways to go as he threw the plate on the table and said, "here ya go!"

Then when least expected, prince charming surprises his princess with a bar-b-que smoker. Yum, what could be more romantic? That's right, some finger lickin, lip smakin...ribs!

Splash Champion!

Justin is our family's practical joker. If there is any joke or trick to be played on someone, he is ALL over it. This just so happens to be his favorite thing: to throw people into the pool or get them wet somehow.

Mammy- 3times
Cody- 1 time
Jan- 1 time
Nathan- drenched with the hose
Cindi- water ballooned
Alisa- water ballooned
Brandon- water ballooned

Major props to Cody and Mammy for being able to get him back!!!

Nathan just so happens to take after his dad. He thinks it's SO fun to chuck waterballoons at any moving target!

Good Times!

Our ward really gets us in the spirit to celebrate our country's independence right off the bat! We ate a yummy pancake (Village Inn Pancakes:)) breakfast and then had a bubble gum blowing contest, a noodle relay, and the anticipated bicycle parade led by Danny, our tall Uncle Sam!

There's nothin quite like a backyard bar-b-que! Especially Mammy and Papa's backyard! Luke sang the Star Spangled Banner and it was beautiful!

These Little Firecrackers!

We ended our day with a bang. We went to the Pine Hurst country club to watch the fireworks. The kids (and when I say kids, I'm talkin Justin, Nathan, Brandon, and Cody)played football, Frisbee, and catch with the baseball. The fireworks were so big and sparkly this year. With the loud boom they produce you can't help but giggle, and hope your car windows aren't blown out.

A Great BIG Yee-Haw!

Grandma is always such a good sport on her birthday! We love to celebrate all day long and end up at Texas Roadhouse! Even though she really doesn't want to, she climbs up into that saddle and puts on a great show. Nathan thinks Grandma is so fun-so do we!

Happy Independence Day!

I LOVE this country!