Good Morning!

Rilee and I decided to walk every morning together, and we began in January- the coldest month. Ever.

We walk, jog, or run with Duke (and his shock collar) around the block early in the morning. It's not too bad if you dress up really warm. Now we are training to climb the Tetons in August.

Morning Rituals

Almost too big for the sink but still a favorite for Kyler is the kitchen sink. He drinks too much at night which makes him wet the bed and smell terrible in the morning. This also gives me about 15 minutes to work as fast as I can in my studio.

Soul Sisters and Sleeping Bags

Watching these girls reminds me so much of Mandy and I. The late night giggle attacks, the fighting, and the nonsharing of clothes. It all drives me insane. Here's a new one.

Madison sneeking into Rilee's sleeping bag and tutting - what a rude awakening for poor Rilee.When you're camping, anything goes!

Aquatic Center and little fishies

Kyler, Madison and Rilee enjoyed the cold water at the Aquatic Center in Idaho Falls

. I don't care for the way it's set up, and Kyler really can't go anywhere, but the slide and high dive make up some of the difference.

Sure wish Rexburg had some water to dip in.....

Guns and Ammo Man

Chad loves his guns. And he has several. One day he decided to clean them, and as I worked on the laptop across the table, the smell reminded me of my own dad cleaning his guns on the table.

It has a sort of sweet, diesel gas smell. I like it.

Duke, the Royal Pain

Duke, or as we lovingly refer to him as "DukeeeeeeEEEEE" loves Kylers' old Binkies. Yep. Always has. This was the very last one in the house. Actually, there's one more in the closet upstairs I'd like to put in Kylers baby things. Lots of memories about those binkies.

Grandparents and Gaggling Granchildren

These were taken a few weeks ago when Grandma and Grandpa Wright visited. Taking pictures is such sport.

It's always so great to see them. The kids make quite a bit of noise, but that's alright.


I don't know if Grandpa or Grandma hear much of it.

Jumping Juniper Boys

The Junipers are a great place to let the kids run wild (oh and we do) . Kyler was so excited to 'Go campinnn' and 'Go ridin' with the olders boys.

We cooked starbursts by the campfire, and the next day Chad fixed breakfast. I didn't care for the hills on that side of the Dunes, but the boys sure did like it.

Chocolate Lips

I had to grab the camera and take a few snaps when I saw Kimball sitting at the island in the kitchen with a big spoon and a chocolaty smile. It looked like lip liner. Can you believe a 14 year old is still a messy eater?

Mirror Mirror On the Wall.....

Madison's the fairest of them all. Modeling the new hairpieces from my etsy shop

Family fun on the Roundabout....

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