Lake Powell in July

For the 24th of July we went to Lake Powell. Once again it was great. The water was 80 and the weather was 100+. Good thing the Houseboat has central air. The kids played and we had fun.

Devin was a little fish. He would sit on the back of the houseboat and jump off. Before he would jump he would say "GO GO GO Superman" and jump, it was so funny.

Taz swimming with Devin, the kids belong to family friends that came.

Troy, Devin, Dusty and Bladen getting ready to ride the tube.

Happy Birthday Deklyn

Friday was Deklyn's birthday, he turned 7. We got him out of bed at around 6:00am, cause Troy had to go to work. He got this awsome bike.

Look he is so excited to be awake.
That evening he had a party, with his Aunt's, Uncle's, cousins, and Great-Grandma and Grandpa Leavitt.

Ellie makes all of the kids cakes, she does such a great job.

Taz ordination

Last Sunday Taz was ordained a Deacon at church. It was a special time for Taz and his parents. As Taz grows it reminds us how time passes us by. Troy did the ordination and it was emotional for him. A little teary eyed just like the day he was born but he got through it. I don't think anyone noticed it but Troy. So here are some pics of the dinner after the ordination.

This is Bladen and Devin enjoying some carrots and broccoli.

That Troy is always making the pictures more Good-looking. Just can't get enough of him.
Uncle Mike trying to take a nap. Just look at that BUTT!(ye ow)
Dalton, Bladen and Oaklee
Uncle Jonny trying to figure out the Wii. Dusty trying to figure out how John is beating him at golf.
That dang Troy! There he is again.

Happy Birthday Taz

So today was Taz's B-Day. He turned 12 years old. Here are some pictures of his party. We had family over to help celebrate.

Coy, are you supposed to be eating on the couch?

This is the cake Ellie made.

The big stud blowing out the candles.

Nobody likes their picture taken.

Curtis and his new bride KJ.

Ellie is always happy.

Rodeo 2009

For the last three days we went to the Gunlock Rodeo. It was on Thurs., Fri., and Sat. The kids really enjoy it cause it is a rodeo for everyone. They have chicken chases and other events for the Kids. As you can see Devin is in his cowboy outfit and ready to chase the chickens.

Here is Oaklee, she is so cute. We were watching Dusty and Shanelles kids while they help with the concessions.
Devin just playing around.

Coy telling me lets go ride the cows dad.
Here is Coy and Troy in the red chute getting ready to ride. Troy ran along the side of Coy to help him get off.

Get ready Coy.

And there OFFFF. Hang on Coy!!

Hang on Coy, Dad you better not let go of him!!!

Look at Coy go. What a Cowboy.

Good Job

Now its Deklyn's turn. Hang On!

Hang Onnnnnn Deklyn. Looks like a challenge to hang on to Deklyn.

Good Job Deklyn.

Here goes Taz.

Taz laying on the ground. He got the wind knocked out of him, but he survived to ride again another day.

Here is the chicken catch. Devin and Troy in line to catch one.

Devin looking on full of excitement.

Go Devin GO!

Grab it Devin

Deklyn got a chicken, Good Job.

Taz caught one too.

The rodeo buys the chickens back for a dollar.

Devin just enjoying the night.

Messy face.