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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Hailey's Wedding and Reception

So my little sister did it. She tied the knot. Sorry for the lack of posting this last week, but I serioulsy have no idea where the week went. My sweet husband watched the kids every night this week so that I could help out with wedding stuff. Then Thursday evening we went with Hailey through the Twin Falls Temple. On Friday she was married at 10:00 am and we had a fun luncheon at the Turf Club with family and friends. Last night we had a fun reception full of people, dancing, and food. Hailey had all of the girls in our family learn a line dance that we did- we looked like dorks I'm sure, but we had a blast. My sis Fallon sang and Austin played the guitar. Below are a few fun pictures of us all dancing. Livvy and Austin's son Dawson really were so adorable dancing together.

Wyatt loved dancing with his aunt Hailey and doing his own tricks too.

It was such a fun night. I know that most families don't get the dancing thing, but I've grown up dancing in the living room with my brothers and sisters. We love to boogie!

Temple Weekend

Last weekend we had the opportunity to participate in the events surrounding the Twin Falls Temple Dedication. Below are pictures from the Youth Cultural Celebration that was SO fun to watch. Below is President Monson- This is all of the youth from 14 stakes that participated - I couldn't believe how many kids were there!
This is the Wendell/Carey stakes that both of my sisters and many of your siblings probably- danced in. They were so cute in their pioneer skirts and bonnets and danced their hearts out. I have seriously never seen my sisters smile that big.
Another stake that did a dance about the Mexican culture- the dresses were so cute.

This one was so fun too- 50's swing dance. The Youth Celebration was so fun. Then the next evening we were able to be in the temple for the dedication. Mom, Dad, and Grandma Turner were actually in the Celestial Room with the Prophet and President Eyring. The rest of my siblings and their spouses were all in entrance to the Baptismal Room. It was so cool and fun to see.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Checklist for this Weekend-

This weekend holds some really fun and exciting stuff-

1) Garage saling this morning- I know I'm a geek, but I love it.

2) Going to the Dance Extravaganza tonight- and Prophet Watching.

3) Going to the Twin Falls Temple Dedication - INSIDE THE TEMPLE! and again- Prophet Watching.

But right now I am just enjoying the peace and quiet that comes with no children or husband in my house. Shelby is hunting (big surprise) and the kids are at Grandma's having their last sleepover with Aunt Hailey before she becomes an old married lady. Peace and quiet is worth it's weight in gold I'm telling ya.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Big Announcement

OOOOOHHHH BABY! I cannot wait for this movie to come out! I am stoked beyond belief. Since I just finished my Breaking Dawn Book- Top 5 books that I have ever read- bar none- I am so excited to see it on the big screen. I know that the movies are NEVER as good as the books, but I'm still excited- November 21st baby- Anybody wanna go?

The Good Ole' Gooding County Fair and Rodeo

Many of you ex-hicks from the sticks are I'm sure sad and feeling a bit guilty that you missed all the action from the Gooding County Fair this year- am I right? Not to worry- I'll fill you in.

1) I apologize that I don't have any pictures- Shelby stole- yes stole- my camera this weekend to take pictures of antelope. Grrrrrrr.

2) The mini donut man was nowhere to be found- double grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

3) We saw the usual farm animals- Wyatt had to be dragged away from the bunnies. Livvy could really care less as long as she got her Pepsi (it was really Root Beer, but I know I have created a monster)

4) We took the kids to the rodeo on Friday night because my brother Austin was participating in the team roping. Wyatt spent most of the first 30 minutes with his hears covered until he got used to the noise- then he just laughed at the poor cowboys getting bucked off- As usual he loved the rodeo. Livvy didn't hardly look in the arena, she just loved her cotton candy and dancing to all the music. After the team roping, we snuck out early from the rodeo and let the kids ride a few rides. Livvy was a little freaked at first, but started to really like it on the second ride.

All in all it was a fun weekend and a great fun chance to see lots of old friends that we don't get to spend very much time with anymore for some reason and some of you who have deserted the sticks- it was great to see you too.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

My little vocalist

I noticed that most of my posts lately have been about Wyatt so I decided to inform you of Livvy's newest talent- the girl loves to sing! She knows all the words to 'I love to see the temple', 'I am a child of God', 'Jesus wants me for a sunbeam' and many more Primary songs. She also LOVES to sing 'Choo Choo Soul' songs (those of you with kids have probably seen her on the Disney Channel- I downloaded her CD from I-Tunes for the kids to listen to in the car). Livvy sings all of the words and even the fancy 'ooooooooooo-oooooo0oooo- ooooo' parts. You know what I'm talking about right? She's so funny and loves it so much. She tries to copy or pick up any song on tv, or that I am singing with the radio. Watch out Celine Dion- here Livvy comes!

Monday, August 11, 2008

More Island Park Pictures

Wyatt practiced and practiced riding his bike all weekend. We don't have anywhere for him to ride out here in the sticks of Gooding, so this was his only chance. He got so fast!
Livvy was much slower, but again-she's had no practice! So I pulled her around with a rope to make it a faster experience.
All the girls in camp washing the tables before dinner.
Grandpa Jon taking the kids for a ride in the bike trailer.
This is Shelby's Dad in his apron grilling up our breakfast. He looks really great because the apron is so long that it appears he has nothing on but the apron. I giggle every time I look at this picture.
Shelby is taking the above picture of his parents, Wyatt and Livvy and me in our canoes.
Wyatt and Livvy stayed in Island Park for a few days with Grandma Wendy and Grandpa Jon so that Mom could go to Hailey's shower in SLC. The above picture is the kids on a nature walk along the Big Springs River with their cousin Taylee. Wyatt and Taylee would race along the trail until they came to a sign and then wait for Grandma to read it to them and then they'd race to the next one.
Grandma, Uncle Leonard, Wyatt, Livvy and Kloee playing ring-around-the-rosies in camp.
Shelby and I (look at Shelby trying to balance us!) That dang broken canoe! (See earlier Island Park Post)

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Wyatt Passed Level 1 of Swimming Lessons!

As you know from our earlier post- Wyatt has been taking swimming lessons at the Wendell Pool. He's had the two greatest teachers- both his Aunt Hailey and Aunt Fallon. He learned so much from them and managed to do a semi-decent job of listening and hanging onto the side when it wasn't his turn. What can I say- the kid loves to swim and it is torture for him to keep his head out of the water. Below he is showing off his certificate and sucker (with his eyes closed- oops!)
These are some of the kids in Wyatt's class getting ready to jump in and swim to the wall. Wyatt thinks he is pretty cold so he's preventing his jewels :).
Wyatt and Tate holding tight as they participate in the human train.

The real life shot of Wyatt jumping off the diving board. The funny part that I missed at the end was him trying to swim back out into the deep water rather than have to get out and get his towel on. Oh that fearless little devil! We were so proud of how hard Wyatt tried to learn and listen in his class and so grateful that he had such great teachers who understood him and were soooo patient. Thanks girls!

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Hailey's Beck Family Bridal Shower

Hailey had her bridal shower in Salt Lake with the Beck Family on Tuesday evening. My aunt Shelley threw the shower for her and is so stinkin creative! It was a cowgirl theme and so cute! Below is some of us girls working on Hailey's cowgirl quilt. Hailey opening her presents. She got so many cute things! The Beck family girls seriously spoiled her.
All of the Beck cousins (that were there- a few are missing). Back left- Lindsey, Shayla, Hailey, Me, Jessica holding Ady, Kristan, Brandy holding Codi- front row- Anika, Kristy, and Becky. We stayed up laughing until 2:00 in the morning but was so worth it. It was so fun to get down there to see my fun cousins and aunts that I don't get to see very often. Love you guys!


Wyatt's Swimming Lessons

Wyatt and his friend Tate have been taking swimming lessons over to the Wendell Pool and guess who his teachers are- his aunts Hailey and Fallon. He had to miss a few days because of our camping trip to Island Park- but is loving it. Check out his cool goggles! It looks like Fallon is helping him jump off the diving board- she is actually holding him back from jumping before Hailey is ready. No fear that kid!
Cute shot of Wyatt floating back to the ladder with his aunt Hailey.

Tomorrow is the last day of swimming lessons and I hope to get some more cute pictures or videos for you of my little fish.