New Tricks

We've recently learned some new tricks around here

Landen has learned to play the piano! If he sees it open he's there!

Isaac can do a somersault - sort of

Dallin can climb the wall. He was thrilled to discover this!

No Raisins Please!

Isaac took an extra long time choosing his breakfast this morning. He finally picked Raisin Bran. I later came to find he just didn't want the raisins! Needless to say he spent breakfast picking an infinite amount of raisins out of his bowl. He finally gave up and settled for oatmeal. But of course I get, "Mom next time get the Raisin Bran with no raisins."

Sign of Fall

I'm not sure if this is funny or a cause for concern.

I don't know about you, but in the summer it is either bare foot or sandals for me and the kids. The other day was a little chilly and Dallin walked up to me and said, "Mom do you have mud on your feet?" I looked at my feet and said, "no." Still puzzled he says, "what's all over your feet?" I looked at my feet again and realized what he was talking about. "Those are my brown socks!"

First Day

Everyone has a "First Day" when they feel sad and all alone.

It can be so scary when you're out there on your own.

Take my hankie, dry your tears. I know you'll make new friends.

I promise we'll be together when the school day ends.

Here comes the teacher, blow your nose and be brave.

Come on now wipe your eyes, this is no way to behave.

"Well, good morning teacher. We really must beg your pardon.

No, my MOMMY doesn't always act this way,

But it's my first day of KINDERGARTEN!

We made it through the first day of Kindergarten! Dallin did really well. He was shy and nervous but no tears or even hesitation. Mom did great too! It helped to have my neighbor Mary there, who was a practiced pro at this, and also someone I didn't feel comfortable crying in front of. We walked home together complaining about the traffic on our street. So thanks to her we had success! No tears! It was a fun day, and going to be a great year! I'm so excited for my little (I mean big) Dallin!

Raspberry Picking & More

We went raspberry picking with some friends. It was so beautiful! And a lot of fun. We are still enjoying our homemade jam! Yum Yum!!

Run! run! run!

Dallin enjoyed it the most. He was very excited the whole time and was a great picker! (of raspberries of coarse)

Isaac was very proud....

and protective of his raspberries.

Landen was a trooper! He sat in his stroller the whole time and was happy, as you can tell.

Hmm? Do I like raspberries?

That would be a yes!

Gotta play in the dirt before we head home!

-Next, Some random pictures

The neighbor boy got some cool birthday presents that Isaac is enjoying

Isaac came running upstairs, "Mom I'm O and this is Q!" They wore them around most of the day!

I caught peekaboo in action! Who says you need a camcorder?

Landen often plays in the kitchen when I'm making dinner. Grabbing the towel for a game of peekaboo has become his favorite ritual.

King Family Reunion

I had an outstanding time with family in McCall Idaho for a family reunion. We stayed in condos by Payette Lake. I had tons of fun white water rafting, riding jet skis, swimming, playing board games, talking, laughing, relaxing, and playing. The only major down side was Nate, Dallin, and Isaac were not with me. I am so appreciative of my husband for taking work off to be with Dallin and Isaac so I could go. It was a much needed break for me. I had so much fun. I took 9 month old Landen with me. He was a great traveler. We flew into Boise where I had a short stay with Jeanne (Nate's mom). I got to see Jana, Heidi's family, and Brandon & JaNell's family while I was there. What a great vacation! I can't wait to do it again, next time with all my family, I sure missed them.

p.s. I have a lot of pictures but not nearly as much as I wanted. I'm missing pictures of the rafting and pictures of the whole family with everyone together. Hopefully I will get those soon!

Heidi, Jerek, Deborah, Landen, Justus

Landen and Jana


Landen LOVED the water! He cried when it was time to leave

Landen and the dirt

Talent show song. Mary, Cienna, Breann, Alice


Amelia's talent. Telling the story of Rindercella. It was Hillarious!!

Sam and Mae

Hailey, Avery, Emma

Falycia and Landen

Me and Emily. I thought Emily looked so pretty in this picture!

Landen with his Grandpa

Me and Falycia

Me and Dad. Dad's very first time on a jet ski!

Bachi (sp?) Ball.

Landen and Brandon. They were so fun!

Becca and her little Mae

Me and Em with Landen and Brandon

My sisters! (Biological)

Charisa, Bethany, Amelia, Falycia, Emily, Deborah

Thanks mom and dad for the great fun and memories!

Happy 4th!

We had a great Fourth of July! The boys were so excited to see fire works. We went to the Rochester Hills fire work show. It was so fun. The park had jumping castles and slides, and roller skates you could use, all for free! Dallin tried roller skates for the first time. Didn't do too well, but hey, he had fun. I was nervous about Landen being up so late, I thought maybe I could get him to sleep walking around in the stroller with him before the fireworks started. But he didn't come close. He enjoyed every minute of it. I was amazed out well he did. He was in awe at the fireworks, just stared with big eyes. He finally fell asleep on the walk back to the car.

Getting ready for the fireworks!

The crowd is our ward. We all met in the same spot for the firework show. They are our family away from family. Thank goodness for the church!

Showing off (trying) their flags and glow sticks

When we were trying to figure out how we were going to carry all our stuff and three boys from the car to the park (about a mile walk) Dallin came up with a solution -

A few days later Nate, Dallin and Isaac camped out in the backyard. It was their first tent experience. They did really well! Nate said they all woke up about 2am and were cold, when Nate asked them if they wanted to go inside they assured him they did NOT! And they quickly went back to sleep!

On Friday, the 4th, we spent the day at the beach, 20 minutes away! It was heaven! The lake was beautiful, the beach was true sand, there were grassy shady areas, and the weather was perfect. We will be going back for sure!

(He's just waking up in this picture, he still falls asleep anytime we're in the car in the afternoon)

Isaac ready to party at the lake!

Landen loved the sand! He only ate it once!

No thanks mom, don't need the hat.

Isaac playing

Dallin showing off his "food for the cats" He has been into playing with imaginary friends lately and he told us he brought some cats to the beach with us.

Our sand creation!