The First Day of School/Street Olympics

First Grade Already?

I think I blinked, and Kindergarten was over. School started on Aug. 6th. Bryson's first day of first grade. Also his first time having all-day school. Afterward , the girls and I picked him up for an ice cream at Dairy Queen to celebrate.

April's first taste of ice cream. She wasted no time grabbing the spoon out of my hand and immediately digging in!

Bryson took this pic, and did an amazing job of capturing April's joy in her new found love.

In honor of the Olympics, our amazing and talented neighbors, Mark and Alexis Merrill, created the Washington Court Family Olympics for our cul-de-sac. It was a huge success. They came up with four events, and had candy bar medals for the winners of each event. Gold (Peanut M&Ms), silver (York Peppermint Patty), and Bronze (Reeses Peanut Butter Cup). Inspiringly, they did all team events, with only 3 teams per event. That way everyone medaled! Genious! Their girls, Ava and Mia, made all the invitations. But Bryson was invited to help make this one for our family.

Mark & Alexis

The Balloon toss

Lamar and Bryson's team took gold in the water sponge relay, and Elizabeth's team took Bronze.

Water cup relay. Someone fills your cup up by squeezing water from a sponge into it. Then you have to run to the end and dump it into the milk jug. First team to fill it to the line wins. The first round was kids only.

Then it got exciting and we added in the adults with the kids. Only this time, each team poured from cup to cup (on top of your head mind you) down the line to the milk jug. It was so fun!

Flattering look don't you think?Possibly a new trend in fashion

Seriously, this was so much fun. My team got Bronze (which was my fav of the 3 candy bars so I didn't mind one bit.) Lamar was the Michael Phelps of the W. Street Olympics and swept the podium with all Golds!

How better to end the night than with a patriotic popsicle?

The 24th of July

Well we finally decided to start a blog. Since this is our first entry, we decided to list what we have done this year beginning with what was most recent on back through February.

This last weekend we were able to go back to Thatcher for the 24th of July Celebration and also take part in the blessing of Ryan and Shannon's new addition "Kate". Here's some photos from our fun filled rainy weekend.

Grandmas Birthday Party & Utah

In June we were able to spend a week with Lamar's parents in Utah. Here are some photos where we went four wheeling.

Also in June we were able to attend Lamar's Grandma's surprise birthday party.

Marsha with her mom and Sisters

Grandma Yarbrough

Dave Comes Home!!

Danae's brother came home from serving a mission in Nashville, Tennessee in June.

Elizabeth waiting anxiously for Dave to get off the plane. Gotta love those cookies.

Danae's Brothers - Cody, David, & Clinton

Danae & David

Danae and Clinton

Danae's 30th Birthday

For Danae's 30th Birthday we went to the Ocean and Sea World. Here's some photos from our trip.

The Carribean

Shawn took Lamar on a cruise in February to the Carribean. His parents both earned trips with Aflac as well and took Justin and Cassie as their guests.

Puerto Rico just outside the fort.

Dad at the fort in Puerto Rico.

St Thomas just before our tour.

Downtown St. Thomas

Dad dancing in the streets of the Dominican Republic.

The Dominican Republic with Shawn.

Being Crazy in the Dominican.

Labadee, Haiti

Labadee, Haiti

Our going away picture..... Trip of a lifetime!!!

Cancun & March Madness

Every year Lamar has the whole family fill out brackets for March Madness. This year's winner was Elizabeth. You can watch as she makes her picks. We think it is funny!!

The pictures below are from our trip to Cancun in February. Thanks Mom and Dad for taking us!! Cory and Dawn were also able to go along. It was a lot of fun and a trip to remember.