Dallin is 6

I can't believe my baby is 6 years old! Where does the time go? Since Dallin had a big birthday party last year we decided this year would be a family party. Dallin had his heart set on having the exact same backyard birthday party he had last year with hotdogs, chips, watermelon,waterballoons, and trampoline jumping. He wanted every detail to be the same. Last year was fun, but 13 kids (mainly boys) was a lot, and it would have to be bigger this year to include his new preschool buddies. It's been a crazy summer and we just didn't feel up to it. We offered to have in at a gymnastics center, swimming pool, etc, but he still wanted the backyard party. We finally settled for 2 friends (and he negotiated 3) on his very birthday day. Unfortunately it rained all day, but they had a great time and got to play Wii,legos, musical chairs and eat hotdogs and cupcakes. Here he is with his best buddies!

Only in Idaho

Only in Idaho can you find a place like this in the middle of "nowhere". This hidden gem was way out in farm country. It is the most amazing set up on someone's personal property. Everyone had so much fun! I'm already excited about next year! Thanks Grandma!

Dawson didn't slide much, but had fun watching and being the water master.

That's Dave on the zip line.

I think Ernie said this was the funnest she had ever had.

The observers and baby watchers.

Dallin and Taylor.

Summer of Swimming

A big part of our summer this year was swim team. Dallin LOVED it! He did amazing and had such a great attitude the whole time. It was fun to see him work so hard swimming an hour almost every day, and then to see the progress he made. He was able to compete in 2 swim meets, and even won 2 ribbons! He kept saying "I don't even care if I win or loose, I'm just having fun!"

This was taken at his first swim meet. He had a smile on his face the entire time!

Dallin and Logan

He worked hard for these ribbons!