Happy 4th

Here are a few pictures from our fun filled 4th of July! (Maybe that fun- filled part was a bit exaggerated!) On the night of the 3rd we headed down to the Riverton Parade. My family seems to have made it a tradition to get together and go every year--It was so hot, and on the trek to try and find where my family was sitting, while dodging all the other crazy paraders, I thought to myself- "This is nuts, what are we thinking, I am sweating bullets, my baby is screaming, is this really worth it?? Parades really aren't that cool....." but as we got settled it turned out to be fun- not necessarily the parade itself, but it is just fun being with the family- we seem to make it a good time wherever we are:)
On the Forth we hung out at home and relaxed in the morning. It was so nice to have Larry home that I took full advantage of being lazy with him- Brenley even took an early morning nap so Larry and I could sleep alittle bit longer. After the morning of laziness we headed to Riverton Town Days- Ran into some fun people we hadn't seen in a while- then ended the night sitting on blankets with good friends and family to watch fireworks! All in all I think Brenley was soo good for her first Forth of July! I hope everyone else had a good 4th!


Stephanie, Jeanette,Me,Sarah,Lauren
Larry, Aaron, Todd, Dustin
Elaine, and Grandpa
My dad and Mom (little bro off playing somewhere)

Todd and Jeanette watched Brenely during the fireworks so Larry and I could have a break together, She was so mesmerized by the flashing lights .... Thanks Guys, we love ya!

Tagger!!!!!!

So, I usually horrible at doing these tags, I have good intentions but I always just forget- so everyone pay attention, cause this doesn't happen too much!!!

Here's how this "Tag" works. List 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 surprising facts about yourself. Then tag 5 people at the end of your post.OK, here we go!
3 Joys:- My wonderful husband- Sweet little (big) Brenley- the great outdoors

3 Fears:- Coming home and finding my house on fire (I worry about this every time we are gone or out late), Losing any member of my family, rolling a 4-wheeler (this wasn't so until I watched my mother in Law roll her's- I am so afraid to even get on them now)

3 Goals (short term):- It's really sad that I have had to sit and think about this one- but I would have to say to find some type of job or passion that I can stay home and still be a good mom, but be able to help bring in money too- (I realize that every mother has this goal...:)
3 Current Obsessions:- My family- Getting back into shape- Camping
3 Surprising Facts:- I just cute my hair past my shoulders- I broke my arm while in a mosh pit- I find doing guy stuff a lot more fun than doing gal stuff- dont get me wrong... Its fun to have girls there too, but, im just not into the shopping and girlie stuff- I still love all of you who are though:)
I tag: Jessica, Sarah, jenny, Becky, terri, adrianne, janell and whoever else wants to do it!

Heaven

I have been reminded the reason I love the Mountains so much!!This Past weekend We headed up to Gooseberry Reservoir to do a little bit of fishing- While Larry was fishing I took Iceman for a little walk up a trail. As I came around a corner I looked down, and saw this beautiful river (the one in the picture isn't the real river, but I just wanted you to get the feeling of how pretty it was:) It was soo peaceful and quiet I was in Heaven... and reminded that when life gets too hectic and crazy, I just need to head out in the great outdoors and look at the beauty all around me:)......... So with that, I just had a song pop into my head, and the singer- well, the late great, one and only, CHRIS LEDOUX!! I grew up listening to this guy, and I am pretty sure I would have married him if had the chance (Don't worry, Larry is aware of this obsession).. anyways here are the lyrics to the song, that reminds me of how greatful I am for the Beautiful "WESTERN SKIES" we live under and the life that I live and love!
The nashville friends think iâm strange to make my home out on the range

Think itâs nothin? but a God forsaken land
Why donât you bring your guitar and family, move on down to tennesse
Well, I just smile because they donât understand
But if they ever saw a sunrise on a mountain mornin?
Watched those cotton candy clouds roll by
Theyâd know why I live beneath these western skies

I got peace of mind and elbow room I love the smell of sage in bloom
Catch a rainbow on my fishin? line
We got county fairs and rodeos, ainât a better place for my kids to grow

Just turn îem loose in the western summer time
And if you ever held your woman on a summerâs evening
While the prairie moon was blazin? in her eyes
Youâd know why I live beneath these western skies

You ainât lived until youâve watched those northern lights
Set around the campfire and hear the coyotes call at night
Makes you feel alright

So guess iâll stay right where iâm at, wear my boots and my cowboy hat
But iâll come and see ya once in a while
Iâll bring my guitar and sing my songs, sorry if I donât stay too long
I love tennessee but ya know itâs just not my style
I gotta be where I can see those rocky mountains
Ride my horse and watch an eagle fly
I gotta live my life and write my songs beneath these western skies

When I die you can bury me beneath these western skies

East Canyon

1st camping trip.........Successful!!!!

This past weekend we headed up to East Canyon with the Keeles for a bit of Campin. The trip started out very eventful with Greg and Barb's water tank falling and hanging from the bottom of their trailer- then not being able to find a spot- so the boys dropped the trailers, left us gals, and went searching for a better one- Luckily after a few grumpy episodes, we made it to a nice spot (let me add its like 11:00 p.m. by this time) and the rest of the trip was enjoyable. Brenley LOVED camping she was such an angel- instead of her usual screaming all day (not exaggerated) I think I might have to just move my trailer up to the mountains for mine and Larry's sanity!
It was so nice to be able to just sit and do nothing and fun to be up there with the fam and get in some good laughs!

Proud Grandparents!
My Happy Little Girl, All bundled up!

1st Family campin Trip- with many more to come

Kyle, Crystal & Teegan

We got creative and colored Iceman's Mohawk with the ashes from the fire
(Yes, my dog has a Mohawk)

My nutty cheesy husband at the pool
(Larry and Kyle had way too much fun in that pool together)

My two little kiddo's snoozing away in the trailer!

DAD'S DAY!!

Happy Fathers Day to the Love of my life!! What a lucky woman I am to be married to such a stud! Your an amazing dad to Brenleyand Iceman! Thank you for all that you do for our family!!!!!!! We love you!

Great Grandma's

This past Sunday Larry, Brenley and I headed down to my Grandma Crooks (Brenley's great grandma). It was so fun to see her and listen to her wise 87 year old advice! My Aunt Jean and Uncle Larry were there too so we got to visit with them, and then my parents and Bro showed up- so it was one big party! (There are more pictures to come- be patient with me:)





Brenley and Aunt Jean


Grandma Goofing around and sitting on my dad's lap!

Just Goofin!


Brenley calmed right down when I gave her to Grandma to hold. I love this picture!!

1 Week Old!!