We have been doing swimming lessons ALL month long. Tyge passed off level 5 and asked to quit. Level 6&7 are training for life guard. Tade is in level 5, Trey is in level 4 and Trex just passed level 1. So we are slowly but surely getting through them. Going to the pool is much easier on mom these days. The only one she needs to watch is Trex and he is pretty good at floating and stuff. We have also visited the Children's Garden at Thanksgiving Point. Way fun and contained so the kids can just run and play. Tyge and Tade have also been fishing a few times with scouts and dad (the trip with dad also included Trex and Trey) Mom got to be a girl and stay home. (Thank goodness) We also visited with Shane and Marcene a bit at Payson Lakes on the 24th. Aaron and I have both decided that we don't really like to rough it. Poor Aaron, took the boys to the Father' and son's Outing with the ward...did I say we don't camp? The boys had a blast, Aaron is still recooporating. We did a little school shopping and will finish it on-line. Give or take.....23 days til school.

Tade's baptism day. His dad was able to baptize him. Grandpa Maughan and Uncle Travis were the two witnesses. Tade was the only baptism from our ward. Uncle Travis and Aunt Kirston gave the talks, Aunt Jana lead the music and said a prayer and Uncle Shane gave the other prayer. We were especially glad that Grandma and Grandpa Maughan were able to be there. Thanks to Aunt Sherilyn and Danielle for bringing them. It was a nice day and we appreciated everyone who came.














Familys: Shane and Marcene with Sean and Johnathan
Travis and Jenny with Samara, Katelyn, and Brooklyn
Jana and Karl
Grandma and Grandpa Maughan, Aunt Sherilyn and Danielle
Kirston, Cole, and Breelyn

Here are Tade's two friends, Kalen and Noah, (and Tyge) at 'Boondocks' for Tade's eighth birthday. We should have taken more pictures :) We played at the arcade, bumper boats and did some minature golfing. I think everyone had fun.



Added to the picture are Trex and Trey.












And the presents of course.
It is hard to believe that Tade is already eight. He also got his coveted Nintendo DS. He saved $100, it took him a whole year but he did it. $30 of that was earned by going without treats for three months. Mom and Dad bought him three games for the DS, so he wasn't totally broke.

Can't believe the month of June is over already! It has been a busy month. We really enjoyed having a full house with Aaron's family visiting. I think the beds were sub-par, other than that we all had a good time. Luke and Tori seem to tolerate the extra kids really well, and Nathan? We didn't see him much at all. He, Tyge and Tade had a fabulous time. Heather ought to relocate to Utah! Come and visit again...anytime!
Tade had his eighth birthday last week. We took two of his friends to Boondocks and played on the bumper boats, arcade and miniture golf. It was fun. He got three new games for his DS. He was really relieved that he wouldn't have to save MORE money to buy some :) He is excited for his baptism next Saturday. Tade is a good kid and we are glad his is here.
The biggest news this time around?! (Sorry Tade) We got our washer and dryer! It is sooooo quiet and the clothes come out really dry. We got them just in time for Karl (Jana's husband) to come down from cop training to do some laundry.
Yesterday we went to Salt Lake to ride the 'train' because Trex is finally, completely, totally potty trained. For reals. (knock on wood!!!??)
I will get pictures up, hopefully in the next week or so.

Only 71 days left of summer. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Well considering our washing machine broke down last week.....it is a bad thing. We are waiting for our new one to get delivered. They tell us any time between the 11 and the 27th!? Blame Aaron, he is the one who ordered on-line. We spent $30 and an hour and a half at the laundry mat; Which, are not conducive to children. Predictably, Trex pooped his pants about three minutes before the last load finished drying. Every time he has an "accident" starting tomorrow, Tyge, Tade, and Trey, go to time-out for introducing the ghosts and monsters that live in our house to Trex. He was doing great until the older boys opened their mouths. I get really irate about the whole thing!!!!!
We also got a shower door installed in the upstairs bathroom. Tyge and Tade really need to start showering more than once a month! (say good-bye to the tax rebate from Bush)
Aaron is finishing up the stairs off our deck. He also planted to pathetic looking trees (twigs) in the front yard. While he did that this past weekend, I finished certifying level two for Yoga Fit. It was much easier and therefore much more enjoyable this time around. I will do two more sessions this fall and hopeful finish up next year with my 200 hrs certification.
This time next week I will be 32. Never thought I would see the day I had to pluck gray hair. I am seeing it now. We are going to be seeing most of the Davis Family next week. We are excited. Til then....

Dance Festival

It was the dance festival at the kids' school. The theme was "Through the ages" Trey danced to "Rockin Robin, Tyge did Michael Jackson's thriller, and Tade danced the "Boot scoot'in boogie. It was fun and quick. They all did a great job! It is hard to believe that there is only two weeks of school left.

Mother's Day. I am not really a fan.
We are lightly celebrating the fact that Trex is potty trained. At least when he feels like it. He actually is doing really well, he just gets busy.
As Aaron pointed out on the last blog entry, I certified to teach level one yoga. It was really fun. I haven't been that challenge in years, both physically and mentally. I am going back the first week end in June to get my level two certification. Since YogaFit (the company I certified with) requires community hours, I am going to start an enrichment group and teach a couple of classes a week. I hope it will good for me :)
The boys have been using their bug nets out back. They really have a good time chasing the moths, butterflies and other creep, crawly things. I don't think we are going to get the yard down this year. BUMMER. Aaron is slowly moving the dirt mounds out front to their proper places. We are going to need more dirt. We have already bought seven dump truck loads.
Aaron is feeding the kids tonight. The delicacy is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. What a talent. Thanks babe...At least I didn't have to come up with the menu!