Lucky Peak Rock Climbing

Today we went to the Black Cliffs near Lucky Peak Dam and we had a lot of fun. I used my new rock climbing shoes (they're a little on the tight side, but they work) and I made it to the top of a 45 to 50 foot climb. Jared climbed it in half the time I did, but guys are suppose to be stronger than girls so I don't feel too bad :) It was a great way to spend part of our Memorial Day.

Is it just me or are those clothes your sisters?

Having 3 girls each a year a part sometimes leads to confusions about who wears what. I haven't taken pictures of when their clothes are too small, but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened:) I'm sure Madeline's pajamas will fit Rachel soon enough :)

Why is it that right before you put the kids to bed is when they are the cutest? Our girls get so fun, playful, and cute as we're getting them ready for bed. (and we're getting them ready for bed because they were being so fussy) I actually love it when they are so happy though. It's a good way to end the night.

Jared has Monday off for Memorial day. Do any of you have any good/ cheap ideas for fun things we can do?

Our little Idaho potato is getting so big! I can't believe she will be 10 months old this week! Rachel has started saying mama and is working on dada. She's starting to talk/ babble a lot and it's so much fun. She's such a fun, sweet little girl and we love her so much!

Ouch!!

On Monday I had to go to the dentist to get a lot of cavities filled... I'm too embarrassed to admit how many, but basically there was only one part of my mouth that wasn't numb. Ouch! It's Wednesday and I'm still hurting. So my advice to all of you is to go to the dentist more frequently than every three years! Here's a picture so you can all learn from my experience. Jared did have a fun time laughing at my silly smile though.

Bye Bye Melissa, you'll be missed

Today I said goodbye to one of my very best friends, Melissa Hutchins, and it makes me so sad! Her husband got a job offer last year but they were just able to sell their house last month and now they're leaving. boo hoo hoo. I had so much fun with Melissa for these last two years. She made me feel young again... I know, I'm not really old, but sometimes as a mom I feel "old"... I loved hanging out in her daughter Hailey's room while our kids played and we chatted. I felt like I was in high school again and I have loved it! I'm really going to miss you Melissa, but as Jared said, "It's okay, you'll see her in Heaven" haha. I think it is really hard to find a best friend who you can talk to about anything and that's how I felt about Melissa. Gosh. I'll miss Melissa... Good thing I have Jared, and technology to keep in touch!!

We had a "little" barbecue and going away party for the Hutchins on Friday night and it was so much fun. Jared counted and said we had 53 people!! Crazy, but it was a lot of fun and I just had everyone bring stuff so I didn't even have to do that much work. I love having parties, but I don't love having friends move... maybe we'll just have parties from now on :)

Anyway, Melissa I will really miss you and my girls will really miss Hailey and Dallin! Good luck! We love you guys!

Camping Trips Here we come!!!

Last night we went on our first camping trip as an entire family and it was GREAT! We found a beautiful place to camp and it even had a bathroom and a river close! It was so nice to get away and relax. The girls did really well (minus Aliza throwing up in the night) and seemed to have a lot of fun.

As you can tell in the picture Aliza didn't feel so good today, but at least Madeline was sharing her "sticks" with Aliza. Jared had to climb something.... I guess an outhouse works as good as anything :) I am thankful that God has given us this beautiful world to live in!

Braving the Zoo by myself!

On Monday Jared needed a ride home from work and I've been wanting to take the girls to the Zoo for a while now so I decided I would attempt it on my own. It seems crazy to even try with 3 kids under 3, but somehow I managed and we all LOVED it! I got there and realized I'd left my stroller at home so I had to rent a wagon, but I was able to fit all three kids in there and they liked it. The girls were all free and there was hardly anyone else there so it was great. The monkeys were so funny and one came up to the window and posed for us. I think the highlight for Madeline was going down the giraffe slide. It was a great first experience for us at the Zoo and I'm sure we'll go again!