Family pictures

This kid is a TEENAGER?!!

Ben turned 13 today and so now I'm freaking out. We had to have the "you need to shower EVERY DAY"  and the BRUSH your teeth there will be girls there" talks. It's also time for the talk about deodorant. 

We went to the discovery park tonight and let the kids run. Jason is in Logan doing a concert so we celebrated last night at Menchies with him. 

Ben is a caring kid. He is Amelia's favorite right now and no matter how bad his teenage hormonal anger is he always softens his voice (and talks high enough to make it crack) when he talks to her. He is a hard worker and saved up his own money to pay for rec basketball. He's is doing half time at the jr. High and half time homeschool this year. He wishes he could spend the whole B day playing basketball, soccer, and Legos. But of course I make sure he does other stuff. 

Eli drew on his face with permanent marker and looks awesome. He gave himself spots instead of glasses this time. 

Twin love. Presh. 

This baby wants to be outside ALL day. She loves dirt and sand. 

Liam Brucey Turns 9!

This kid! Man he is growing up. Liam's favorite things to do are building things with Legos and marbles and whatever else he can find, and playing games. He'll set up a board game and play all the players by himself. He loves the wii too. Liam is so very smart. We're homeschooling this year and he let me know pretty quick that I should just let him do his thang. He told me he loves math which I think is awesome! And he is a phenomenal reader. His big eyes melt my heart and I love his silly giggle. He is still very literal and I have to be careful to word things right or he'll correct me. "Mom. Don't you mean..."

I had to add this picture because I wasn't blogging last year when he was baptized.  We are so proud of him!

Bridal veil Falls

We've been stuck in the house for 5 days because of the flu and sinus infections so we had to get out today. 

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Natalie loved helping Amelia play the piano.

The Gilbert Temple.

Ben receiving his 9 merit badges at the court of honor.

Amelia loves her yogurt.

The man van.

Grandpa and grandma Findlay visited us.