Schoooooool!!!

The last few days of summer and lots of watermelon!

The first day of school came way too fast. Bailee is in 9th grade, Elly in 6th, Braden in 4th, Peyton in 2nd and Ro in preschool.
Tanner and Tyson Gage, Braden, Peyton and Rowen- The Boys at the Bus Stop

Braden, Peyton and Rowen getting ready for school.

Bailee and Elly Getting ready to ride the bus together.
Bailee made the South High School JV volleyball team!

Mid-summer FUN!

July has gone all too fast! We celebrated on the 3rd with some of our neighbors and had the big BBQ with lots of food. The then fireworks which are the BEST in Indiana as everthing is legal. Then on the fourth we went to the Albert's some other neighborswho just got their pool put in so it was 6 hours of swimming for some of the kids and they Rock when it comes to fireworks. They had to make two trips in their SUV to get all the fireworks. It was AWESOME-- we even felt the debris falling on us.

The next weekend Lynnie, Jeremy and their kids came and they brought Breanna and Logan Rodebush. It was a lot of fun. We saw a play in the park, rode the train and went swimming ( One definitely unforgetable swimming trip--right Lynnie). They stayed until Monday and headed on to D.C. while Bailee and Breanna went to EFY in Bloomington, IN at IU. Logan stayed a whole week with us which we loved. Even our neighbors were sad when he had to go home. We spent two FUN filled days at the Fair. We learned the finer points of sheep judging and Elly and Peyton won blue ribbons. They would have loved to go back more but we didn't make it there. CAN'T WAIT til next year. We spent a lot of days in the pool and playing in the sandbox.

Bailee and Breann at EFY.

The Following Friday, the Rodebush's came and so did the Gruenewald's ( some friends that lived here and went to grad school with Biff). Tina and I went to pick up the girls from EFY and we managed to embarass them (just breathing embarasses Bailee). They loved EFY and are dying to go back next year. It was so sad to say goodbye to the Rodebush's as we wish they lived right next door to us. The Gruenewald's also lived by us in El Paso, TX. Now their kids are all grown up-oldest is going to BYU next year. We had a blast and they are an awesome family.

The Company cleared out of here just in time to celebrate my big 39th b-day. We went to Roly's (my favorite pizza Place) and saw a movie. That week everyone got sick and Braden, Elly and Rowen had to go see the DR. They all had ear infections and Pneumonia along with a nasty hacking cough.

The last week of July was our family Stay-cation (which I forgot the camera at home). Monday we went golfing and then to Leiber State Park. Skip and Bonnie also had their cute little baby Griffin on Monday. Tuesday we left Early for Holiday World which was fun but LONG lines. Then that night we drove to Mamoth Caves and stayed there for 2 nights. We loved the cave tours or as Elly says trs! On Thursday we went to Edinurgh and shopped with Page and Tayler. It was great to see them. We wanted to go see the new baby on Friday but decided we didn't need to share our illnesses with a newborn as the cough is still hanging around. We did meet a new family moving to our ward from El Paso and had a fun night hanging with their family and some others from our ward. Saturday we finished school shopping and helped paint at the Threlfall's new house.

And July 2010 is GONE!!!!

June Recap

Elly got her braces put on in the middle of June The close up look.

We went on our trip to Philly and had a lot of stops along the way. The first was Kirtland, Ohio to see the church sites and the temple.

We all put on out ponchos for the Maid of the Mist boat Ride. We loved getting wet!

Next stop Niagara Falls, NY. It was so beautiful!

Everyone walking into the Scred Grove-- It was so green and beautiful!

Here we are in the House where Joseph Smith saw the angel Moroni.

We stopped at the Hill Cumorah and the missionaries were even from Brigham City.

Braden and Peyton inside the Heart at the Science Center. It was so much fun!
Elly Flying at the science center
Down on the Boardwalk at Atlantic City.
Peyton playing in the sand.
The kids enjoying the waves!
Eating our Philly Cheese Steak at Genos.

First cab ride for the Boys.

The Betsy Ross House; it was very interesting to see and learn about her spot in history.

Photo Op with Betsy--yes Betsy as in Ross!

The Kids are Having such a great time can't you tell?! We did love meeting up with our neighbors.

The US Mint was a great break from the heat.

Yes, Bailee, here is the actual Liberty Bell. We had a lot of discussion about this.

On to Philly and here is Independence Hall.

The bus ride to NYC!

A quick walk in the Fashion District

The Boys LOVED nintendo World and found a lot of stuff they liked.

Wow is this really Radio City Music Hall!?!

We had to stop and see Iron Man in New York.

Too many treats at M & M world!

Lots of shopping and walking in Time Square!

Peyton's favorite thing from Toys R Us. The motorcycles that he has wanted Forever (quote by Peyton)

Bailee's New purse she bought on the street in NYC.

This is how dirty Braden's feet were after a day in NYC and he did wear shoes!?

The Family outside Hershey's Chocolate World.

On the way home we stopped in Hershey, PA and it was a highlight. Especially the 5 # candy Bar.

We had a great trip and saw a lot of friends at the NATA convention. It was fun to get away and see a new place we had never been to before. Now back to reality!!

A Memorable Memorial Day

Turkey Run cave on the hike. Memorial day hike at Turkey run pre-storm that left us stranded on the river in tubes. Rowen's quote of the day:"Are we to the finish line yet?"

We went to Indy for a soccer game for Elly and met skip and Bonnie and Page there. we had a fun weekend shopping, eating out, and sitting through HOT soccer games.

Sunday night games included Bocce ball and Ladder ball.

Elly and Her teacher Mrs. Minderman--She had such a fun year!

Braden with his teacher Mrs. Bogle--He had a great year in school.

Peyton and Mrs. Duncan-we lover her-she was the perfect teacher for Peyton.

Bailee and some friends after the 8th grade graduation from Honey Creek.

Bailee before the 8th grade graduation--so pretty!

Elly and Bailee with Haylee after the last soccer game! Sonic for Bailee and home for Elly.

Bailee and friends before the 2nd not rained out 8th grade dance.
Peyton by a picture he drew of his principal Mr Lotter who is retiring this year.
Elly, Morgan, Anna, and Emily after the 5th grade graduation.
Elly all dressed up for the 5th grade graduation--On to middle school.