Giddy-up!

This was Chase's first time riding a horse (or mule). Here he is on Peggy Sue getting instruction from Grandpa.

He's a Natural!! It must be in his blood. He loved it.

Audrey on Buckshot- We kept her in the corral this time;)

Jackson was wanting "Buck"shot to Buck. Luckily, that never happened.

Look at me Mom!! Chase riding Grandpa's newest member of the family... "Cookie". Formerly named Kate her name changed because of her love of Oreo cookies. She came right up to Matt as he was eating some Oreos and nibbled them right out of his hands.

Digging HOLES!!

Okay, so you've heard of kids digging in the dirt? Well, we took it to a whole new level. The Cannon's have some really fun neighbors in which our kids love to play with while we're there. They started digging a hole and just didn't stop!

Jackson's working on the tunnel they started. They got so deep they had to come up with a system to get the dirt out. (Notice the bucket and string)

It kept them busy for hours

They took down snacks and lived there for an afternoon.

Asher and Tian even lashed together a canopy to cover it from the rain- they thought of everything. I was seriously impressed but my first question..."Does your mother know about this?"

Fun on Grandpa's Farm

Horsey Rides

Tractor rides

Searching for Tadpoles

Just kicking back

Feeding the animals

but best of all... gumballs for a penny!!

Now That's a TREE

As soon as I got back from girls camp, we packed up and headed out of the heat. It's off to Northern California for Vacation. On the drive there I miraculously was able to talk Matt in to stopping at a small park off the side of the rode to see the enormous Redwood Trees. Matt's parents may be moving soon and it could be the last time we're in this "neck of the woods".

The kids ran around for a little bit and climbed inside the trunk of a fallen tree. Some of these trees have been around since Christ's birth.

Happy Fourth of July!!!

This one is SO BIG you can drive a small car through it!!

Grasshopper Baseball 2010

Baseball season... Blake's team this year... the GRASSHOPPERS?

nice- who's kid is that?

Fun nights with the family watching Blake's team and cheering them on.

Blake with his favorite coach.

Introducing the repeat Champion team!! Congrats on a great season Blake!

Last Day of School 2010

5th Grade Celebration on the Last Day of School. Blake started Kindergarten here and now he's all grown up and movin' on.

The PRES. taking some shots

Tug of War over JELLO

Soma and Blake

This is Blake's last day ever at Painted Sky Elementary School. "Goodbye Blake! I'll miss meeting you at the flag pole after school each day"

Joy School 2010

Jackson's Joy School:

Nicole, Hannah, Adam, Eli, Jackson, (Chase snuck in for the picture) and Marshall

A tracing of JACKSON. I love being ME!

They all look so innocent don't they?

Searching for bugs... and finding them!!

Whoo Hoo!!

Oh the JOY of being a kid.

Mother's Day 2010

I always get the BEST stuff on Mother's Day!! Colored wooden flowers, bookmarks and flower coupons!! Who could possibly want more than that?

My little Buddies

"Smile for the camera Chase" - and this is what I get...

"Smile for the camera Jackson!"- and this is what I get...

"cheeese"

Jackson and Chase are forced to follow me wherever I go. This day we went to the High School Track Meet for me to watch some youth from our ward. They're good sports.

Chick Weekend 2010

First stop- Cheesecake Factory for some lettuce wraps:) We always seem to get the most "interesting" waiters. "Are you really going to ask that? I just told you I have the same purse and I'm wearing white sunglasses!!!" oopps.

"Mani, pedi? I take good care of you..." "you have boyfriend?"

There's nothing better than finding a great pair of purple shoes. Oh wait... yes there is. Buying them with Amy and getting a two-fer deal!!!

My first experience in a Tornado. Okay... it was just a warning, but we heard the sirens and everything. Thanks for navigating us safely home Amy!

Another great weekend with the girls! It was so fun seeing where Amy's been hanging out all this time and trying St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake.

You can't call your trip to St. Louis complete without visiting the arch!