Family Picture 2011

While at the Eames Family reunion after church we meet at a park to take some quick family photos since we were all together. After we were finished I had my sweet sister-in-law take a quick photo of our little family. They turned out pretty darn cute. We decided to wait until after our new baby comes to take a more formal family photo because these turned out so good! Ellie had been bitten by a mosquito so her left eye is looking a little funny and Sam has a nice shiner on his forehead...but when does he not?

Eames Family Reunion 2011

Eames Family Reunion was held in Logan, Utah at Gran and Bonka's. All of Dave's siblings were there and we had a great time. It really was about one of the funniest reunions yet!!! Lots of activities planned to keep everyone busy! These cousins love to see each other. Ruby and Ellie.

Owen, Eli, and Becket with their creation!

Silly girls at the Logan pool. Ellie, Ruby, and Erika.

Hailey, David, Sam, Owen, and little Milo (the shark).

Ellie trying the slide. She loved it. Sam loved it. It would get off the side and start running back up the stairs saying, "Again, Again."

Erika.

Ruby head first!

Hailey and her Gran!

Playing Just Dance for kids on the Wii.

Not sure if Oliva and Eva want to dance just yet.

We went up to Logan canyon for the late afternoon and evening for some fun and to have a yummy dinner.

Hailey and Jessica. I think Hailey sat on her lap forever. Jessica is David's oldest niece and such a sweetheart!

Sam enjoying the camping. Its rare to get a picture of him looking and sort of smiling at the camera.

Gran, Ruby, and Ellie. I think Ellie has already started to miss her Gran who is going on a mission and she hasn't even left yet!! They have such a sweet relationship!

Owen, David, and Nate. Trying to look cool? Not working so well!

So they tried this pose to see if this looks cool. Not so much either. Just a bunch of old farts these days! These boys sure to love each other!

Ruby, Erika, and Ellie after having their hair professional braided by Aunt Ashley. These three are pretty much connected at the hip when they are together.

Hailey and Oliva on her little hike. Pretty darn cute dolls!

Sam after only about three hours of camping! This boy knows how to get dirty!

Roasting starbursts in the fire! YUM!!

Chocolate covered strawberries at Grans! YUMMY!

Ruby and Ellie enjoying the berries. Notice Ellie's eye. All of the grandkids got eaten by mosquito's while camping. We sprayed them, I promise.

Again, can you say delicious? Yes, that is five large strawberries. I wish I could say I stopped at five....but well....they were so yummy!!

Saying goodbye is so hard! I walked in the living room to see this and it make me sad! I wish we lived closer to each other. Because we don't it makes us treasure the times we are able to be together. The Eames' love to party and party together!! We made memories that we will talk about for years to come!! It was awesome!

Hailey's First Day of Preschool

Hailey is 4 and just started Preschool. She goes to a friend in our neighborhood. It is nice that it is so close. She has been so excited to go to her "Big Preschool."

She is also looking so old to me.

Ellie was also excited for her to start school. She goes early in the morning just after Ellie. So getting them both out of the house it quite a challenge especially when Hailey doesn't like what I have chosen for her to wear!

Sam wanted to be in the picture too!

Ellie's First Day of Second Grade

Ellie is 7 and in Second Grade. She attends Desert Springs Elem and her teacher is Miss Cook. It is hard for me to believe she is getting so big! I love this morning face of Hailey!

Can you say really excited for school? She has been ready for a couple of weeks!

Doesn't she look old? We bought this new dress and I love it but it makes her look so old. I think it must be the bangs as well!

Ellie and Kylee on the first day! Wow! Can you just see the excitement on their faces? These girls love school!!!

Saying Goodbye

We had to say goodbye to our good friends the Wise's a couple of weeks ago. They moved back to Zion. Yes, I mean Utah. They have been so good to us and our kids have become such good friends. I don't know who is going to miss Elise more Hailey or Sam. But since we travel to Utah enough we hope not to loose contact with them!

Kim and I after we suprised her for lunch. She is such a good friend! I have learned so much from her.

Lakeview Pool 2011

Our favorite pool to go to is Lakeview Pool. It is perfect for the kids. Very shallow and lots of above water fun for the kids. Here are just a few pictures from this year. Off course I had more except they were all on my old camera, which I lost at Lakeview. Kaden and Sam. Doesn't that look like a lot of TROUBLE!

We finally bought Sam a floater. He actually loves it and it helps me not go crazy at the pool! This kid is not scared of anything!

Riding Ellie is always fun. She is a big help with him, most of the time. She also loves him so much. They are developing a cute little relationship!

Austin and Sam. This is about as close as they would get! Me and Sam love this little Austin!

Madison, Hailey, Lauren, and Elsie. Fun little friends!