Laundry nightmares

We came back from our trip to Utah this summer only to find a flooded house. Come to find out we had a slab leak and for at least a weak(0r more) our house slowly filled up with water. It flooded every room in our house and damaged walls, carpet and furniture. We could even see mold growing on the top of our carpet. It was horrible. We were already packed from our trip so we just got back in the car and went over to the Hyatt where we stayed for 2 weeks. During this time our house started on fire. Yes, ON FIRE! Luckily Monica, Cara and I happened to stop by for some laundry and smelled smoke. I called 911 and all the kids came and watched as the fireman plowed into our house with an ax. They thought that was something. Our insurance helped us find a really nice rental and we stayed there for the next 2 months. Monica took this picture of me after we loaded all the clothes in my van and brought them to the rental. I was folding and hanging laundry in my dreams.

More of Summer 09!

It wouldn't be camping with out a dirty face and a few bruises. The kids went camping with the Pace Family while Jon and I stayed home to take care of a flooded house. They had so much fun. Jon and I went up for dinner one night and a fun hike. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Pace for a fun week-end on the Rim.

Summer Fun Continues!

Jon and I celebrated our 15th Wedding Anniversary. We went to Manti, where we were married, and stayed in a bed and breakfast. It was a great week-end.

We met the Laura Housley and her kids at Capital Reef National Park. Then we went to Fishlake and had a hot dog roast. The kids got really brave and even went for a swim. They're are crazy. I won't even wade in that water it's so cold.

Riley and Kade enjoyed picking Grandma Ogden's cherries of her tree. Not as much as eating the yummy desert we made from the cherries.

Wade made it all the way to the top and all the way down. That's a ton of steps for a 4 year old. Way to go WADE!

Summer 2009

We hiked to Silver Lake in American Fork Canyon with the Anderson's and Mike and Wade. We were as high as the glaciers in July. Wow, what a beautiful hike.

Riley went to his first Scout Camp at Camp Raymond.

Fishing with Grandpa at Fishlake.

Just some of the many wonderful memories of Summer 2009.

Happy Halloween!

It's amazing how fast time can go by. We have been busy being busy. This year for Halloween Kade was an Iron Chef. Bree was a fairy. And Cole was Rocky. Riley had a meeting in conjunction with Stake Conference so he was a Deacon for Halloween. We had a great time. This year I was sick so Jon and I didn't dress up. There's always next year.

Watching the kids count, sort and trade candy, took me back in time. I loved doing that. Let's just hope the candy disappears faster than mine use to. I would try and stretch the candy until Christmas. Bree and Cole spent a good two hours after the ward party with their candy. I learned that Bree is the sweet tooth in the family. She prefers sugar candy and we all prefer chocolate. Everyone was willing to trade with Bree. She scored this year!!!