Our little Dancing Queen!

Here is McKinley dancing. This was how she was all night long!

Dancing the night away.

Every year there is a block party in Oliver's parents neighborhood. It always includes great food, family and friends, and a live band. This is Oliver's favorite part....He loves to dance to the 50's music that the band plays. This year was the first year McKinley could really enjoy the band.......and let me tell you she was a DANCING MACHINE. She did not stop dancing for 2 whole hours. We finally left at 9:30 because it was way past bed time and we still had a 45min drive home. She would have continued dancing all night if we would have let her even though she was so tired. (She was asleep 5 mins into the car ride home.). The band members took a 5 min. break and McKinley looked up at Grandma Brown and said, "More music, more music." After they came back from break they let the kids play with hula hoops. McKinley held on to one for the rest of the night. I could have just sat and watched her all night. She did not want to dance with our family she wanted to be up right in front of the band doing her own thing! Miss Independent!! Here are a few snapshots from the party. I am going to try and post a couple videos of McKinley shakin' her buns!

Moonlight tour down the provo river

The other night our friend Jarom was kind enough to take us on a moonlight tour down the Provo river. We started down the river around 10:30pm and finished just before midnight. It was really amazing. Since we were away from all of the light you could look up and really behold the beauty of the night sky...... We saw bats and shooting stars. Plus, it was nice to cuddle up next to my sweet hubby!



Heather and Me

Heather, me, and Kristina

Cute couple.....Aaron and Kristina

Oliver and I in our life jackets all ready to go!

If you ever get the chance to do this I would highly recommend it. Especially with friends and the one you love!

New Hairdo

Tiffany gave me a great website for fancy girl hairdo's. This was my attempt at one of them.
http://cute2tryhairdos.blogspot.com


I thought McKinley did a great job holding still when I had done the hairdo.

This was at the end of the day. Hence, all the fly aways!

Kaden's 5th Bithday Party

On August 4th we went to Kaden's birthday party. McKinley had so much fun hitting the pinata, playing with her cousins, and eating the monkey cupcakes.




Each of the kids got a turn hitting the pinata. McKinley still has not learned that in order to get the candy out-you have to whack the pinata hard. Parker and her were lightly tapping the pinata.

Singing Happy Birthday to Kaden

The cute monkey cupcakes.

McKinley and Parker were so exhausted after the party.

My little Princess

Here are a few pictures we took before church. I think is she getting the "posing" thing down well!

Oh how I love nature...

On August 1st we had a picnic dinner and went hiking with Oliver's family. It was short hike (good for the little ones) that led up to a beautiful little waterfall. It was absolutely amazing....the waterfall, the sunset, and the beautiful surroundings. We will definitely be doing this hike again.




Nic and I

Grandma Brown and Oliver

Family photo time....say cheese!

My little nephew Tanner.....just a handsome little guy!

The beauty Salon

McKinley at the beauty salon with Grammy. McKinley thought she needed to sit in the chair, with a magazine, just like Grammy.

Dinner and a Play

Also, on Friday July 31st we went to dinner and a play with Grammy, Cassidy, Torrie and Parker. We ate at Cafe Rio and then went and saw Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Scera playhouse. We really enjoyed the company....although this was not my favorite performance I have seen of this play.



McKinley and Parker in their cool glasses.

McKinley and Parker dancing at Cafe Rio.

Cassidy and Torrie at the play

Hanging out during intermission. The kids were having a blast with Grammy...especially because she had loaded them up on sugar.

Wheeler farm

On July 31st we went to Wheeler Farm. All I can say is that I am glad I did not have to pay to get in. McKinley was a little afraid of the animals. I guess we will try again when she is older.




McKinley and I...and our famous self portrait.

McKinley playing on the tractor.

They really enjoyed playing on the old farm equipment

The goats...

Baby Paige

The newest member of our family. This is my little niece Paige. We think she is the most precious thing ever!
Welcome to the best family ever Paige!




A little yawn

Sleeping...what babies do best.

McKinley is absolutely in love with Paige. She loves to give her hugs and kisses.

Camping at Ledgefork

On July 24th and 25th we went camping at Ledgefork with our neighbors. We had a great time just hanging out in nature and being away from the everyday hustle and bustle of life.



This was the swing Oliver made. McKinley really enjoyed it.....

This was the tree after Oliver tried to sit on the swing. I guess there is a big difference between 24lbs and 160lbs. Oliver's face was priceless after the tree fell over on him. We could not believe that the tree was completely uprooted.

Getting ready to head out for a little hike.
(Spencer, Oliver, and McKinley)

McKinley and I

Fun random Pictures

YES....McKinley's hair is finally long enough for pig tails. (and I just had to document it!)


Me and McKinley

My little naked NUN.

McKinley trying out her Kissey face!