Time just wont stop!

Mckinley cracks us up. She has such a personality when she wants to show it. She has a tendency to be very shy and clingy to mom when people she doesn't  know are around. But she is usually ok after a while as long as no one touches her. She laughs at herself a lot for no reason. She is just growing too fast!

Silly faces!

Mckinley was very into helping her dad out with changing the breaks on his car. He said she would grab a tool and just bring it to him. She thought she was super helpful.

When she was in his face she was sitting in this chair just watching him. She definitely loves her dad and likes to be a part of everything. 

Saturday evening we decided to take the kids to the Stanislaus County Fair with our friends the Toutai's. The drive there was quiet since the kids fell asleep.

Scarlett and Mapuana looking at the little pony.

Scarlett, Mo, Payton and Viliami walking across the bridge.  I think it's cute the Mo is giving a wave with is hat.

Payton is such a goof. He is always making crazy, silly faces. 

We got Lo to try the mechanical bull. It was fun to watch and I think he enjoyed it.

Spectators!

Payton not so into it. 

Josh pretending it's amazing. At this point it was just super hot outside and we were done. We were not even at the fair for very long. The kids were just done!

We watched Mo on the mechanical bull and then we ended the night!

On the way out we snapped a picture of Josh and I! We did enjoy the evening, but it was too hot!

Scarlett's first time actually having her teeth cleaned at the dentist. She did such a great job!

My silly kids!

Mckinley's look after waking up. One day I was upstairs getting ready for the day and when I came down I found Payton and Mckinley just like this. He said she just climbed up on him and fell asleep. Super Sweet! She loves Payton!

Im not sure what the deal is lately, but we are not animal people and we keep finding animals by our house. One day this little white kitten showed up. We gave it milk for a couple days then it was gone. We hope someone took it and is keeping it as a pet. 

Mckinley blowing in the horn and making noise, the kids playing on the iPad and being crazy on the couch!

Scarlett is such a girl and loves to do hair and makeup. She is getting a little better.

The kids had been wanting to see Dispicable Me 2 so we took them and then went to lunch. 

They were so good at the movie and Mckinley fell asleep. They did so so at the restaurant.

These two just love Mckinley! Im sure it's cause she's still the baby but I love watching them be so sweet and caring towards her. 

My youngest and oldest! I just adore all the children! I love them even more when they are happy and fun!

Flea Market/Bunny/Food/Kelsey/Swim lessons

Since Brady and Sean come home with me from Utah they stayed at our house for two nights. Josh was very thrilled to have his younger brothers come and hang out. 

We went to the Flea Market Saturday because Josh loves that place (don't ask me why) and his brothers were just as excited to go.

Uncle Sean and Uncle Brady! We sure do love these two.

Saturday afternoon while hanging out at the house and making dinner Brady found this bunny in our backyard. We kept in a box for about a day before we found a home for it. I am not an animal person and my kids wouldn't even hold it so we didn't keep it.

We did enjoy roasting peppers on the bbq that we stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon. They were SO GOOD!

Sunday morning we all drove up to Oroville. My girls cute and ready for church

. Mckinley showing off her new hairstyle. We can finally but a pony on the top of her head and put a flower in. I love it!

The reason we headed up to Oroville for just Sunday day was to be able to spend time with this amazing sister. Kelsey was speaking in church since it would be her last Sunday in Oroville before heading out to go serve a mission in Taiwan. She actually goes into the MTC (mission training center in Provo Utah) on August 7th.  We had a blast being able to spend time with her. She did such an amazing job on her talk. She will be the best missionary to the people in Taiwan. We are definitely going to miss her for the next 18 months, but life will go on. We love you Aunt Kelsey!

The next day the kids started swim lessons. We were able to have two young women in our ward teach them for the week. It was so much nicer than doing it through the city. The Drinkwater boys were also able to come and learn with my kids. 

It was perfect having the 2 teachers for the 4 kids. The girls did a wonderful job and the kids loved it.

The last 5 minutes of each lesson the kids were able to jump in off the side or diving board if they wanted to. Payton actually used the diving bored and Scarlett stuck with the side of the pool. She did learn to fully go under the water. Thats huge for her. Payton improved a ton and just needs to keep practicing his strokes. 

Lastly its not a normal post without having a picture of Scarlett asleep. This girl sleep anywhere and everywhere even if she is wearing her skates. 

Our life is very blessed and crazy busy it feels like! We are enjoying it and just keep cruising through. 

Utah Part 2

After a few amazing days with the Robertson Family the kids and I headed up to Jared and Ashley's to be with the Cambra family for a day or 2. 

Payton and Scarlett slept most the way. Mckinley was awake and happy then she finally fell asleep.

We got Jared and Ashley's house and the kids just played outside for a long time. They had fun playing with Sofia and Ada.

I love this picture because as you can see Sofia is putting some ribbon around Scarlett's eyes and Ada is squirting them both with a water gun, and Payton is picking his nose. I wish he would stop.

Sunday morning we just chilled until church. That afternoon Hinckley was blessed at the church. 

Payton and Mckinley hanging out on the chair together. She sure does love her big brother. 

Stockton looking like such a stud in his white shirt and tie from Auntie Mal. Scarlett passed out in Grandpa's arms. 1:00 church is rough on kids that need naps.

Payton and Stockton looking handsome together. Payton sure does love all the new baby cousins. 

Mckinley playing with Uncle Josh.

Mckinley quickly learned that Stockton's baby seat was a lot of fun to sit in and bounce in. She is a silly girl!

My parents stayed in a hotel room so we were able to take the kids all swimming. They loved it. At this point in the vacation Payton and Scarlett were becoming a lot more comfortable in the water in their life vests.  

Vacationing without dad means all 3 kids are pretty attached to mom. It's nice to be so loved and needed but it's not always easy.

Stockton is in the stripes and Hinckley is in the more solid looking blue. These two little guys are about two weeks apart. 

Mckinley really did like the little babies. They were so good. I just love them to pieces. 

Stockton making goofy faces. 

Out off all my parents grandkids which now days is 8, 3 of them are boys. Here are the 3. Payton, Hinckley and Stockton. He's such a good helper. 

My kids crashed at the hotel with my sister and her family while I was playing games till late at night. We ended up staying there for the night. 

Scarlett loves holding the babies also. Hinckley has quite content sitting with her. 

Danny, Jacie and Olivia  and Josh all left Sunday night, Mom and Dad left early Monday morning. Stef, Dawson, Sofia and Stockton and me and my kids stayed until later Monday in the day so we could spend more time with Jared, Ashley, Ada, and Hinckley. Then we drove down to St George. 

Mckinley enjoyed a break out of the car during our 4 hour drive down to St George.

Uncle Danny sharing his popcorn with Mckinley.

We stayed down in St George with my sister for a few days. We just relaxed and did nothing it was nice. Danny, Jacie and Olivia came and hung out when ever they were not working. 

Stockton being such a big boy and holding his bottle. This is him super full after finishing his bottle.

My sister is such a great mom. I love being able to spend time with her and her family. It's fun having kids about the same age. My kids adore their Aunt Stef.

Olivia is such a doll. Stef and I babysat her one night so that Danny and Jacie could go out on a date. It was fun to have her all to ourselves without her mom and dad around. 

Olivia being super cute and smiling at Auntie Mal

Olivia and Scarlett

Scarlett holding Olivia, Mckinley and Sofia

Olivia showing off her big smiles, and Stockton being forced to sit in the bumbo. 

After being in St George for 4 days the kids and I headed back home with the help of Uncle Sean and Uncle Brady. It was nice having them come along and help me with the kids. They were forced to answer all my questions about their dating life. I think they didn't mind though. 

It was such a fun vacation and we wished Josh was with us. The kids enjoyed spending lots of time with their cousins on both sides of the family and I loved spending time with everyone.