Way Cute Cousins!

Here is a picture of some of my cousins. We celebrated Grandpa Andersons birthday yesterday up at Wheeler Farms. We had a great time. They are all full of life and so cute.

Starting with Ashley in the gray shirt going clockwise.... Ashley, Jennifer, Annie, Emily, Cindy, Marta.

PS..Patty, will you email me the other pictures Ron took?

Adventures of Weekend Camping

Muddy Slick Road

Backing a trailer down muddy slick roads

Wild Horse scaring the kids

first time cooking dutch oven dinner

first time not eating a dutch oven dinner

Darron’s first time cooking a dutch oven

Uno

Skipping rocks

Threatening clouds, but no rain

kids riding bikes back and forth screaming “Checker flag here I come!”

Kids finding every muddy puddle there was to ride through.

Michelle sleeping almost through the night

Darron’s first “one match fire”

5 mph 4 wheeling is the way to go!

Michelle’s first four wheeling ride. She LOVED it!

BIG dead snake on the side of the road

Enjoying the views on top of pine tree and aspen covered mountains

Chloe the dog’s first badger encounter (don’t worry, she is still alive)

Uncle Paul coming up late

kids pestering Uncle Paul

The Camp Out by Ashlee Robbins

The Camp Out

By Ashlee Robbins (age 7)

My Family and I went camping. We saw a road we thought that was the right road but it wasn’t. We had to back up and that wasn’t good but we did it. We were safe. My dad went to find a camp out and he found one. I went for a hike. I was coming back when I saw a horse it scared me to death. I zoomed to my mom. I shook with scare. Then my dad came back. He found a spot. We went to it. Zachary and I skipped rocks. It was night. We went to bed.

The next day we went four wheeling. We saw the view. When we were going back a hawk flew past. It was going to get my dog. Then we say a badger. My dog was face to face with a badger! When we got back my uncle was here. My brother and I climbed up a big hill and made it. Our uncle came to get us then we left. The end.

Soldier Summit

Soldier Summit 06/14/09

Checker Flag Here I Come!

Payson Canyon 06/06/09

Zachary's 5

Yup! 5 years old! This year we celebrated Zachary's birthday at the same park we have for the past 3 years. Every time we drive past the park he tells everyone "There's my birthday park!" It wasn't the best weather, but we tried to make the best of it. It was windy so we brought some kites to fly. Thanks to all my family and Darron's who came and supported him. Zachary has the BIGGEST heart. He is always looking out for his big sister. And now for his little sister. He was a bit upset when we found out we were having a girl, but it is so cute to see him take care of her. Zachary is so good at whatever he does. He loves to play soccer, jump on the trampoline, play in the backyard with the fam, he is always wanting to have fun. He is such smart boy too. He is already reading and trying to sound out everything he sees. As I am typing he is playing peek a boo with Michelle and making her giggle. What as sweet boy. ... what a lucky mom!

Ashlee's 7

Ashlee turned 7 on April 27th. We had planned to have a party at the park but it rained. Instead we went down to the church to play kickball in the gym. We had the WHOLE family here. My side and Darrons. Ashlee felt loved to say the least. I love my Ashlee. She has always been a great helper. This morning she noticed that my bathroom floor needed sweeping...so she just did it. Ashlee loves being around her family and having fun. Her favorite thing to do is jumping on the trampoline with her dad and her brother, tackle time, going down to the gas station or the Red Barn for a treat, making anything in the kitchen with mom, She also loves hanging out with her cousins. She is a fast learner too. I showed her a few chords on the guitar and she picked it up really quick. She loves soccer, but mostly she loves to play soccer with her family in the backyard. She loves playing with her brother Zachary. I am so glad that they get along so well. Zachary really looks up to her, and I am glad the she is a good example for him. How did I get so lucky to have her as my daughter... I don't know, but I'm so glad she's mine.

Wow where has the time gone. I thought I would post some pictures of my kidos before they get any older. Summer is officiously here. I am so excited. Chores have begun too. So the rules are: family prayer, scriptures, chores, breakfast, and then they can play. We have also managed to memorize a few states on the map. If they do a good job all week, then we will do something fun on the weekend. We are going to go stay up in Salt Lake this weekend and go to Pioneer Village and the Zoo.

Michelle is changing everyday. She loves to grab things ex specially her feet and my hands. As I am typing she is grabbing at my hands.