Time to Climb

Karlee was so  excited to climb this year.  She made it to the top on all four sides.

Kayci's not really heavy enough to weigh down the harness attached to the pulley, but she climbed to the top and then Layne climbed up and pulled her back down.  She loved it.

Even Jake got to climb as high as we could reach him.

Abby thought she was a real pro, showing us all how it's done.

I even managed to make it to the top.  I really have no muscles!

Grandma and Lexie cheering everyone on.

My cute girls.  So proud of themselves.

We had another great family home evening at the college.  My whole family looks forward to going rockclimbing.  Everyone tries to do better than last year and the kids love trying to hit the "ice cream" button at the top so they can get ice cream after we've finished.  It's always fun to spend time together.  Thanks everyone!

Scentsy!

Holly has been selling Scentsy for a couple of years now without really holding a lot of parties or anything, but she got asked by a friend if she wanted to have a booth at a car show in Rigby this summer and decided to do it.  She asked me to come along to help and we had a lot of fun.  It ended up being quite cold, windy, and rainy, but we enjoyed just getting out and being together.  I'm so thankful for her and all she does for me!

Trip to the Splash Park

Abby and Karlee love going down the slides and getting dumped on by the big bucket.

Kayci can't wait to get wet.  The bigger kids don't intimidate her at all.  She just pushes her way through and slides down over and over again.

Jake's not into the slides so much, but he loves to run around and play in the fountains.

Lexie's being an angel, as always.

Karlee playing with Ella in the fountain.

Andy, Jake, Kayci, Abby, and Karlee taking a break while they wait for their snow cones.

We always look forward to going to the splash park in Rexburg every summer.  This year we only managed to make it there once, but the kids had a great time.  They are at such fun ages.  Everyone can play and Abby and Karlee are such great help with Kayci and Jake.  We especially enjoy going with Holly and her kids.  It's fun now to have the twins starting to play a lot more.  Next year the new swimming complex in Rexburg will be done and we are looking forward to going there as well.  Until next year!

Kinghorn Family Reunion at Lava

Over the July 4th weekend we had a Kinghorn family reunion with Layne's brothers and sister.  Unfortunately, his sisters from Kansas and Arizona as well as his brother from New Mexico weren't able to make it, but we still had a crowd!  We spent one whole day playing in a park in Lava.  The kids had a blast getting their faces painted, ice blocking, playing volleyball, and playing in the sand (oh, how I really don't like sand) around the playground.  Here are some pics from the day.

All smiles after getting their faces painted.

Kayci, Abby, and me after we crashed at the bottom of the hill on our ice blocks.

Abby doing her best to stay on her block.

Jake and Grandpa hangin out.  Jake loves his grandpa!

Uncle Kyle painting Jake's face.  He could hardly wait for his turn.

He walked around smiling like this all day.

Kayci's turn.  Uncle Matt was quite the artist.

Karlee was very specific about how she wanted her face painted.  Great job Uncle Matt!

Time to head to the playground.  Jake and Andilyn swinging away.

Karlee making her way up the little rock wall.

Hi up there, Abbs!

Kayci's always ready with a smile for the camera.

Jake and Kayci ready to slide.

It was a great reunion.  Matt and Liz put it all together with Janeen's help.  We stayed up at Woodland's cabin (Brian's in-laws) and we brought our camper for extra space.  It was a lot colder than we had expected but it would finally warm up in the afternoon.  It was very laid back and stress free which can't be said about a lot of reunions.  Our Sunday was spent at church and relaxing in the sun back at the cabin.  The kids loved exploring and just being with their cousins.  That evening we went into Lava to watch the fireworks.  I love the 4th of July and will especially remember this one.  Thanks to all those who put so much into it!  I feel so blessed to be part of such a wonderful family.

Pool Time!

Holly and Jared got a new pool, and we have enjoyed playing there throughout the summer.  It's the perfect depth for the kids to play in without having to worry about them getting hurt.  Holly is also always a great host!  Here is Jake, Kayci, Karlee, Andy, and Abby striking a pose.

The water was cold, but that didn't stop them from having a blast.

Jake loved climbing up and down the ladder.

Kayci is a little water baby.  She dives down and stays down forever. 

Karlee spends more time with her head underwater than above. 

All the kids loved floating on this water bed.  It, however, became the source of a great deal of trauma when the girls tried to push it out of the pool.  Abby, Karlee, and Andy tried to push it out but when they gave one final big push, the side of the pool collapsed and Andy and Karlee fell out on their heads onto the gravel.  It was hilarious.  However, Andy didn't react too well.  She cut up her leg pretty good and filled her hair full of gravel.  Karlee's hair and ears were full of gravel.  We just turned on the hose and did the best we could to get it out.  I'm only sad I didn't get a picture!

Lexie at 2 and 3 Months Old

I wanted to throw in a couple pictures of Lexie.  She is growing so fast!  These are pictures at 2 months.  She is an awesome baby.  She is so content almost all the time and loves to be packed around by her siblings.  The really love her, too.  They love to dress her up and take pictures of her in her cute little outfits.

She has such big, bright eyes and loves to coo and jabber.  We also found her ticklish spots and love to hear her giggle.

Here she is at 3 months!  She just keeps getting cuter.

Jake loves Lexie, too.  He's such a handsome boy.  But if you ask him if he is cute, he's says, "I'm not cute, I'm Jake!"

Lexie and me outside in our wonderful backyard on a beautiful Sunday evening.

Finally a warm day at the park

Abby, Kayci, and Jake enjoying a little sunshine

Jake being a goof ball as always!

Well I am way behind on my blog, but wanted to make sure to document that we did actually have some nice weather in June.  The first sunny day we got, the kids were begging to go the park in Idaho Falls.  So we packed a picnic and headed there.  We weren't the only ones, though.  It was packed that day, so I didn't take very many pictures.  It was fun, though.  We always a enjoy a fun day in the sun!

Our Amazing Dad!

Layne and the kids, (Lexie is asleep) after his candy bar treasure hunt.

They really love him!

All you have to do is ask Jake who his best bud is and he'll tell you Dad every time.  I hope they'll always be best buds!

Layne and his Karlee bubs.  She's already got his "tough as nails" attitude.

Kayci loves her dad.

Abby's really growing up but she'll always be Layne's little girl.

Lexie was sleeping during the candy bar hunt, but we got a picture of her later.  This was her first big smile for the camera!

Layne and his dad.  No one looks up to their dad more than Layne does his.  They are both amazing men!

We had a fantastic father's day!  Layne of course had early meetings so we didn't get to do much for him before church, but afterward the girls had planned a candy bar treasure hunt.  They wrote him this cute little poem (all by themselves) and then drew pictures for clues and placed them around the house.  I thought it was more fun for them than him, but when he was reading the card he got really emotional.  I hope he knows how much we really love him.  He is one of the most amazing people I know.  We are so lucky to have him in our lives.  WE LOVE YOU, LAYNE!