Back to School

New year, new school...we are all excited!

 Yes, Breckynn thinks she is going to school too.

 Silly Faces

 Excited, goofy, and a little crazy!!

 Sweet girl.

Off to the playground they go!

Bode's Blessing

This was a great way to complete and end our summer flight to Utah.  A special day for my special boy, Bode Hayes Sparks.
We were able to bless him at my grandparents home the day before we headed back Arizona.
This was a special day, not only because my baby boy was being blessed, but because my grandpa Hayes was able to be there.
I am grateful for all of the men that were there, and especially my husband. 

Greyson's 5th Birthday

July 7th is Greyson's birthday, lucky for me he is a boy and just fine with a celebration at the "far away cabin".
But, this year it was just our own little family in Island Park on his actual birthday.  So, he had a few parties...and with these pictures it will be a birthday he will never forget!

Celebration #1- Kim and Steph's cabin

He was a little embarrassed.

Celebration #2- Our cabin (on his birthday)

Bad mom, but at least there was a restaurant with a chocolate molten cake and we had a small votive to use as a candle...he was still embarrassed.

Celebration #3- Salt Lake Swim and Tennis Club

This is the part of his 5th birthday that he may never forget...I know I won't.  Leave it to Greyson to have his own party, with his own friends.  These teenagers just happened to be at the tennis club the night that we had his party.  We had invited family and friends over for pizza and pasta and swimming at the club.  But, these guys were "cooler"! 

By the end of the night these older kids were enjoying cake and ice cream with the birthday boy!  He was loving the attention from both the boys and the girls!

Alpine Slide

Always a good time! 

 Love the alpine coaster!

Love my husband! 

Love these two trouble makers too!

Island Park

For one week and sometimes two weeks out of the year, we go to our cabin in Island Park, ID. 
What a breath of fresh and relaxing air! 
We thoroughly enjoy the slow pace, and do nothing, or anything environment that surrounds us. 
It is a place that I look forward to going to, and always hate to leave!  Until next year...

 Putting the boat in the dock on the first night, beautiful.

 Mmmm, my favorite. 

Old fashioned taffy in West Yellowstone.

 

Sunset on the last night. 

Until next year, we love you Island Park.