The Gilbert Temple

The primary had each child take a picture in front of a rendition of the new Gilbert Temple being built in our area. Once completed it will become our temple to attend.

Here is Jared... Aaron...

Tyler...

and Jacob.

We went of a field trip to the corner it is being built on. Of course I didn't have my camera. We'll have to do that another time. It will be located at the corner of Pecos/Greenfield Rd.

Tribute to a friend

1st Day of School

We love the 1st day of school. Jacob is in 6th. Tyler in 4th. Aaron in 1st and Jared in PreK. It's hard to believe how big they are getting. Time goes so fast. Waiting for the bus.
Waiting with our good friends, the Robertsons.

Carefull.... there is a "Tenderfoot" about

Jacob earned his Tenderfoot in Boy Scout!


Way to go Jacob!

Our newest cousin...

Introducing Troy Valentine Merrill, born July 27, 2011. Weighed in at 8.5 lbs. To the proud parent of Sean and Christine Merrill. He's a cutie!

Happy Birthday, Troy!

A Quick Vacation

In between the time I finished the "classroom" portion of my job training and the "live" portion swing shift I had 6 days off. So we took advantage of a few of those days and took a quick trip to the cabin. The weather was amazing! It rained and thundered on Friday. Pictures below of the boys playing in the rain until the thunder scared them all inside. Then on Saturday we took a trip to the park, where Jacob decided to take tons of fun pictures of his brothers. I included a few here. It was a nice get away from the summer heat. Hopefully once my job settles down we will be able to plan a few more trips.

Being silly.

Jacob had to get a picture of himself too...

Jared...peek a boo

Aaron & Jared

Playing "Angry Birds" and enjoying the weather.

There was also a band playing at the park...so it made for an interesting trip.

Happy 4th Birthday, Jared!

Jared turned 4 on Friday, July 15th. (I don't know where the time has gone... my baby is 4.) I had to work that night so we decided to have a small family party on Monday, July 18th. Merrill and Hastings cousins came for the cake, ice cream and pinata party. Jared was so happy. The cousins ran and screamed and had a great time together. The Spider-Man Pinata...it was too hot and dusty outside so we did it in the livingroom. Everyone got a turn beating Spider-Man.
Tons of Candy!

Happy Birthday, Jared!