Oh, My Joy

While all the Grandkids were here this summer I had  pictures taken of them, all 18 of them. I am not sure this will ever happen again. This is one that I had made up just for fun (pre- edited shot), it makes me smile every time I look at it. We also had one taken with Jack and I, but my scanner is not working so can't post it. I am soooo glad we were able to do this. I have some very great looking Grandchildren and I am proud of each and everyone of them!!!!!! My Grandkids are better than yours!!!

Summer Where Did You Go??!!

The first part of July Kristy and her family (Tyler came later) drove out here to spend the summer and some time with Jack. At the same time Kathy's family (because of school Kathy couldn't come) came to Manila to help Travis' family on the ranch and to spent some time with us. It was so fun to have them all here and that is where our summer went, in a whirlwind of actives with the kids. It was fun for all the cousins to be together, but not enough time with some. Here are some pictures of some of the things we did. Be warned picture overload!!!!

Ellie, Sam and Zach being creative they love facial hair.

One of the hikes they went on.

Josh, Nathan and Emma with Great Grandma Mangum

Best friends James and Zachary

Mitch showing Josh some moves.

Nathan looking cool.

All the Grandkids love climbing our tree.

Mitch showing James how to box.

Emma loved taking care of Brighton.

Zach getting ready to box.

Hanging out.

Love this of Larsen and Brighton.

And this one of Larsen and Jess.

"ice cream, ice cream we all scream for ice cream"

They even got me into the pool. 

Ellie, Zach, Carter, Mitchell, Me, Emma, Nathan, and James

Mitchell

Emma

James

Carter and Zachary

At the end of the day it was sometimes hard getting all 7 Grandkids asleep, every inch in the living room was covered. They all wanted to be together.

Samantha Kay Brooks

On August 3 Samantha was Baptized by her father. She was such a beautiful girl that day, I loved her dress. I am so proud of her decision to be baptized and to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I hope she will always stay close to her Savior. I didn't get many pictures of those that attended, but here are a few and some more of beautiful Sam with friends and cousins.

Great Grandma Mangum, Grandma Brooks, Dad and Grandpa Brooks around Sam.

Samantha with Great Grandma Mangum.

Sam with her Schwab cousins

Beauties in the tree Addie, Sam and McKinley

Ellie and Sam

Jordanell Dam and a fun day

In June Mitch, Mark and families invited us to go with them to Jordanell Dam to have some fun in the water. Jack did some fishing and the boys got paddle boats for some fun time. The kids were afraid of the paddle boats at first but warmed up to them and had a great time. I'm sorry I don't have any pictures of them on the paddle boats. Me I just enjoyed the scenery and the great company.

Mitch and Mark on boats

Denali, Sam, McKinley and Jackson

Mitch and Mark, Sam and Jackson in water

Mitch and Denali

Jack, Mitch and Me

It makes me smile.

One of our neighbors down the road planted their front yard in poppies this year. Every time I would go by it would make me smile. Loved the red, pink and green, just so fun.

Oh, the memories this brings

Got this off facebook. The memories it brings to the mind. Birthday Parties, Grandpa taking the kids to play, picnics, and just having someplace fun to play. What memories does it bring to you?

Larsen's Place

In June Mitch and Mare invited us and Mark's family to spent the weekend with them at the Larsen's home in the mountains east of Heber. It is a beautiful place and so nice to get away and be in the mountains. So thankful for Roberts willingness to share. When we are there we always see some deer out their windows. Look close and you can see them.

Sunset from front the deck, so beautiful.

More deer from the deck.

Denali thought she could eat faster with two forks.

The girls cash or at least pretend to.