Blackfoot

Lottie and Atty
Aunt Amanda and Atty
Lottie, Grammy and Atty


What did we do in Blackfoot?


Horse riding, water parks, Rupes, movies, swinging on the front porch, sleepovers, Reunions, making memories.

Thompson Family Reunion

We spent two days at my Mom and Dad's house with about 88 people, celebrating my Great-Grandfather's Birthday. We ate dinner (homemade bread, honey butter, jam, salads, etc..) and lit fireworks one day. The next day we ate a huge lunch (don't forget homemade Root beer), visited, played two truths and a lie, shared stories about Great-Grandpa and got wet. It was tons of fun for all!! I love being a part of a big family who loves and supports each other and loves the gospel. Thank you Great-Grandpa and Grandma Thompson!!

Jayce (6 yrs) does not like to get wet especially if the water is cold. When Dad (Grandaddy) was playing with the water he thought he could run by and get a little wet. Well Grandaddy let him have it and he was so mad. He stayed away and would not talk to anyone. At one point Mom (Grammy) tried to talk him out of his funk, all he kept saying was "I don't care, I'm still mad at him." His little chin was stuck out so far.

Pictures by John Hubler, Studio-41.

Fireworks and Extended Family

There is lots of nostalgia associated with small explosives. On one night of the year you get to bundle up against the cool mountain air and grab a blanket to watch Fireworks as we celebrate our freedom and remember those that have made it possible. As you sit there enjoying the children's oohs and ahhs and even giggles of delight you are transported to a place where bedtimes don't matter, the bills don't matter, you exist only in the moment (there is only one other night of the year that this happens).

Thank You to the Troops and Their Families, Our Prayers are with You!!

Ross Park

My family (minus Dad and Amanda) and I spent the day at Ross Park swimming and slathering on SPF!! Here are a few highlights. Grahm (3 yrs old) wanted to go down the slide, so the Aunts volunteered to take him up. I stayed below to take pictures and to stress, at Ross Park they don't let them wear life vests and they have to ride alone. It took lots of coaxing to get him to go. He finally did, when he appeared at the bottom he was as white as a ghost and his eyes were as big as dinner plates and then he turned around and came out backwards. He was in my arms so fast and held tight for some time while we slathered him with praise for being so brave and how cool it was. I think he thinks it is cool now!!

Bathing Beauties

Why do Mom's take pictures of their babies bathing with other babies? Here is Charlotte with her cousin Atty.

Atty enjoying Oreo Cookies!!

Our Day!!

Happy Anniversary! Happy Anniversary! Happy Anniversary to You!!

It has been 8 years of marital bliss, ;), ;). Even though I hate to admit it, I am glad my parents found you for me. Thank you for taking me to the temple to be married for all eternity, thank you for being the leader of our family, you continue to amaze me at what you are willing to do for me and for us. You continue to make me laugh and remind me to smile. You are my shoulder to lean on when things get rough, my teddy bear when its cold outside, and my punching bag when I need to practice self defense!! Plus I still think you are the sexiest man alive. I love you and I am looking forward to enjoying another 8 years together.

Hurry Home!

C Ya For Now!

I will be heading to Idaho and Utah for vacation, I will post again when I return. Enjoy the moments!!

Wire Whisks and Safety Goggles

Love the Safety Goggles! Today I taught our Craft group how to make soap. It was lots of fun getting to hang out with the girls and share something I enjoy. All of the soap turned out and they scented them all differently. The most unique scent was lavender and cinnamon!

Don't forget you can buy my soap on Etsy here

Being a Mom Rocks!

We spent a lovely day in our yard enjoying the warmer weather and being together. Jason caught a few great pictures for me to hang on the wall. I think they will remind me how great it is to be a Mom.

And this picture reminds me how lucky I am to be a wife, what a Hottie (and he loves his kids,too)!!

In the Pretty Garden the Veggies are Nodding!

Yummy. Jason planted a beautiful garden again this year. We will be enjoying cucumbers (got to have the fresh pickle crock), green beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, green peppers, and lettuce. Also our Raspberry patch is looking good. I just love Summer!!