In July, we went camping at Willard Bay with one of Les's friends from way back and his family. They have four kids as well. The kids had a great time playing Hide-and-Seek in the bushes and trees that were right by our campsites. We played games, went swimming (even though it was freezing), fished, and relaxed. We all had a great time and hopefully we'll set up another camping trip with them in the future.
Brooklyn finally started dance class. She had been begging for months, so once she turned 3 and the new summer session started, we put her in. She does a little tap and a little ballet and she absolutely loves it! At the end of every class they do a dance called Freeze Dance where you dance any way you want, but when the music stops you have to freeze. Of course, this is Brooklyn's favorite thing because she loves to strike a pose!
In August, Kenzie turned 10 and had a birthday party with her friends. They played Twister, roasted hot dogs, played a karaoke game on the Wii, and watched Coraline. They all had a great time. Kenzie has some really great friends.
In September we had another Cousin Party!!! We had a great turnout and lots of food! Everyone enjoyed playing games and catching up. We have another party planned in two weeks which we're really looking forward to.
Cody started junior high this year. This caused a bit of anxiety on my part. I remember junior high and was nervous to have him be there already. He was pretty excited to be done with elementary, but I don't think he likes the extra work that goes with it! 
Kenzie is in the 5th grade this year. She has a great teacher and is loving every minute of it. Kaden also started another year of preschool, but for some reason I didn't take a picture of him...bad mom!
My neighbor invited me and the kids to go to the zoo with her and her kids. They had a great time together. We went to see the animals, but this water globe thing was their favorite part, go figure!
At the end of September we took another camping trip to Yellowstone. The weather was gorgeous. We went with Les's parents and his brother and brother's girlfriend. My parents also came up for a couple nights, but stayed in a hotel. We didn't take many pictures this year since we've been there so many times, but a nice lady by the waterfall offered to take this picture of our family. The kids weren't being too cooperative, but I think it turned out pretty good. I love Yellowstone and I don't think I'll ever get bored of going there, it's just too pretty!
For Activity Days, we had a Daddy-Daughter Hoe Down. It was so much fun! We had dinner and line dancing. It was so fun to see the girls dancing with their dads. The dads were all great sports! Les was the chef for the night, staying home most of the activity cooking our dinner and dessert since you can't cook in the church. He was a lifesaver! 
It is official, I am now the parent of a teenager! Does this mean I'm getting old? The only thing he wanted for his birthday was money because he's saving up to buy an X-Box 360. Just what we need, another video game system. :)
Kaden also had his birthday and he wanted a new video game. He sure is starting young with his love of video games, but what can you expect with a dad and brother that love to play. He got a lot of other fun presents and had a great birthday!Of course, we have done a lot of other stuff in the last three months, but these are the only things I have pictures of to remind me. :) Until next time....happy reading!
