Kenzie's Latest Mash Up

All Consuming

This is what is consuming our lives right now.... although Mackay prays for lightning each afternoon... we all love FOOTBALL SEASON!

(Note - one of my boys is not obeying... smile or no smile???)

First Day of School 2011

First Day of 9th Grade

First Day of 4th Grade

First Day of 1st Grade

Trip to Tahoe

This year, we decided to go to Reno, Nevada & Lake Tahoe for a (Belated) Anniversary trip...

We stayed at the Grand Residence Marriott on the California side of Tahoe in Heavenly Village. It was so much fun!!! It reminded me of Sun Valley. Lots to do and see.

(Miniature Golf - Shopping)

(Carved bears were everywhere - I was not so fond of the live Raccoon that roamed)

Heavenly Gondola

Then we decided to rent a boat. Aaron LOVES the water. We drove around the lake to see all the little coves and bays (Zephyr, Emerald, etc). We will definitely do this again.

Aaron's dad and his wife drove up to spend a few hours with us.

Saturday we decided to head back into Reno.

Reno is Aaron's "Happy Place". He spent his summers there with his grandparents.

It is fun to drive around listening to him reminisce.

Grandpa Clarence & Grandma Norma's home...

The main reason we decided to go to Reno this year was because of THIS man -

Grandpa Hollis.

Aaron loves & admires him. We enjoyed spending an hour with him.

We weren't able to see Aaron's mom this trip. But we hope to return to Reno soon with the kids - this time... :) I love that Aaron and I can travel and spend time one-on-one with each other. Thank you Josh & Megan for watching our kids. As always, they had a blast!

Kenzie's Shirt

Kenzie's shirt was worn by Kamryn for Adam & Steph's Wedding.

(Jane wore the same dress)

Kamryn grew out of her dress so she gave it to Jane this year.

Jane forgot to take it home.

Finders Keepers..... and that's how it became Kenzie's shirt!

Like I said... Very Cute and Very Resourceful!! ;)

For Ash, Mand, Adam & Steph

Although I love to listen to Kenzie sing, I am posting this for a different reason.

This is for Ashley, Manda, Adam & Steph...

If you look closely at Kenzie's shirt, you may recognize it....

Hint: it was worn by a different girl cousin at someone's wedding. ;)

She looked so cute when I saw her this day in her khaki shorts, black belt, this shirt and a black hat. When I realized what she was wearing... I had to give it to Kenz - Cute & very resourceful.

It may be had to recognize because it is black and white.

Click HERE to see her in color (different song/weird speed).

Mud Baths

Last Thursday we went to Lagoon (first time for my boys) with the Allens.

The kids rode rides all day and Jenn and I enjoyed the air conditioned Winnebago they had recently purchase.

In my opinion, that is the best way to do Lagoon. :)

Friday, Dad and Roe joined us all at Pineview Reservoir.

We spent the entire day in the sun and the water.

Scott ended the day treating those willing to MUD BATHS!!!

Saturday, football try outs began for Mackay...

Luckily this kid can sleep anywhere!!