We have done lots of yard work this summer and Treven has been there every step of the way. Some days he drives me crazy but with his cute personality it is hard to get mad at him. He always makes sure I am happy and wants to do all he can to make me happy. He is at a fun age. He has a passion for tractors. He has even learned how to work Grandpa Stans backhoe. I must admit I have never had the same interest but it is sure fun pointing out hydraulics and stabilizers with him. I must say I am living my dream.

Makayla's choir concert

You'll have to forgive me this is all new to me. I am trying a little of everything so I thought I would try adding a video.(this might be a little too shocking Bryson:).) This is Makayla's concert from the end of the school year. There is a group of about 40? 2nd and 3rd graders who are in the after school choir program. She started to get bored of it until she got her own part then she loved it. She loves attention and always has.

The joys of bear Lake

Makayla and Emily gearing up for a 4-wheeler ride

Dallin loved the water and it actually wasn't too cold

Madilyn and Jordans trip to the beach

Treven wouldnt be Treven without his tractor

Bear Lake with the Nielsen clan!

Makayla got baptized

Sorry for those who couldn't make it. She got to sing for the program and did a great job. This was an eye opener and a milestone in our lives. It amazes me that eight years has passed since she was born. Boy does the time fly. I now have a daughter who is at the age of accountability and in 4 years will be in young womens! This reminds me that I need to enjoy each moment and live in the present, be happy with the past, and looking forward to the future. I know my family has been blessed in so many ways. I sometimes wonder what I did to deserve all that I have.

We went swimming today. Natalie had the day off so she came and helped us out. Thank heavens grandma Baxter was willing to keep Madilyn so we only had three kids to watch between the two of us. It's sad to think I ever thought it was hard having one or two kids, that was cake! Our trip went great though. Makayla had her friend there so we just saw her once in a while. Dallin is a regular old fish. I couldn't believe how much he loves the water. Treven on the other hand had to be coaxed into the water and after five minutes wanted to go sit on a chair and watch. He HATES getting wet with clothes on so to have his swim suit on was tough. By the time our day was over he was pretty comfortable with the water so we will have to swimming more often.

Here we are

I decided it was time to jump on the train after I realized I was the only one in my family without a blog!