Happy Birthday Alison!!

The last 2 weeks have been quite eventful for little miss Alison! First, she taught herself how to ride a 2 wheeled bike without training wheels, 2nd, she started 1st grade, and third, she turned 6 years old!!! Last Saturday was her birthday party. She wanted a water themed party and my friend Amanda was kind enough to let us borrow her inflatable water slide. The kids had a blast!









So many fun gifts!

She was thrilled to get an American Girl bed for her doll. FINALLY her doll can have a restful night's sleep! :)
We love you Alison! The last 6 years have been a blessing!

Trip to Utah!!

At the end of July, the kids and I flew to Utah for a week to spend time with family and friends. It was an AMAZING week! Here are some highlights:

So fun to spend the day with my girlfriends in springville!! I miss you guys!

All our kids! CRAZY!

Friday we went to the zoo with my dad. The girls favorite part was the baby elephant Zuri. So cute!



My dad's new nickname for Hailey is "queen bee". She loves being the princess!

At the bird show

On the train

Days of 47 parade in Salt Lake



We were lucky enough to have reserved seats for the parade. Thanks mom!

Temple Square--the flowers were fabulous!

Rachel

Alison

Hailey


My mom and all the grandkids! It was so great to see my brother and his family!

They loved the reflection pool at the temple

Grandma and Grandpa K



The Kartchner party at my cousin Mike's. Me with Dan and Lana

The whole crew!!! What a great posterity my grandparents have!

Lagoon!!!


We had an amazing time! Hopefully we will get back sometime soon! :)