Maine Summer 2011 Part 1

We were lucky enough to spent some time with my parents this summer in Maine. It truly was idyllic company, weather and food(of course). Kim was even able to catch a few days with us here and there. You can't get much better than that! A HUGE thanks goes to Mom and Dad for all that they did(transport us, feeding us, going on adventures with us!) It was definitely the highlight of the summer!

 Sharing secrets with Mimi

 Hot Tubing with Andrew and Uncle Mo Mo

 Building castles with second cousins

 Summer of the Tu Tu for sure!

 Swimming in Lakes (Kineawatha) every chance we could!

 More sand time

 Fun at Webster Park

 Going to the Movies...Marinn's First! Winnie the Poo

 Creating Play Doh masterpieces with Mimi

 Falling asleep reading...I was guilty of this too! Brady first chapter book!

Hanging out with old neighborhood friends: Lily and Wyatt!

More pictures to come! 

For the love of the game....or the treats at the end!

Kim convinced me to sign Brady up for Tee Ball and I am so glad he did! It's been so fun to watch him improve every game. I'm pretty sure that the highlight still is getting a treat at the end of the game! I'm kinda frustrated because I can't seem to pull up the pictures that I wanted( new software?) but here are a few of the ones that I didn't want!

Us Lately

Brady finally got a big boy bike--ya we're a little behind!
Soccer under the sprinklers with popsickles to cool off. We are counting down the days until we can swim!

Spring Soccer was really fun because Brady friend Tyson was on his team!

Marinny meets her future husband...hehe

Monkeying around with cousins!

Our first nephew was baptized. Wow we are really old.





As you can see nothing too exciting really...just really starting to enjoy NICE weather for a change!

St. George Trip

We we lucky enough to spend an incredible weekend down in sunny St. George with our Jackson Family. The last of the Jackson Boys (but not the least:)) Sean married Cari Sue. We couldn't be more excited to have her as addition! It was a whirlwind of events but also very very fun. Thanks to Dan and Shelley Flake( we couldn't have done this without you guys!! THANK YOU)-we made some incredible memories.
After many attempts to organize these pictures where they make sense-I have decided to just keep them in random order! Talk about a picture overload!

The Reception....this house was AMAZING!

Taylor and Marinn followed each other around all night!

Steve with Olivia , Marinn and Alexa--beautiful setting!

One of the highlights was being able to spend some time with these people! We miss you already Steve, Nani and sweet Alexa!

These two made it hard for Papa to stand in the receiving line all night!

The beautiful Bride...and Sean is not so bad either!

Marinn with Jackson Grandparents

Keeping these girls clean was quite the task!

Best Buddies!

Braden, Jordyn, Taylor (hidden) and Marinn

Jordyn and Braden looking all grown up!

Best attempt at a family pic...note to self...don't try to take a pic at the END of the evening!

Sean and Cari Sue with all the Jackson kiddos at the Temple.

Jackson Cousins --minus Miss O

Handsome Brady

The Stunning Couple

Brady and Jordy kept running off and discovering hidden playgrounds(really)

Occasionally the would stop for more ice cream

We just love this little girl and her bright personality!

Taking in the sights of St. George

One last hiking adventure! Some brave ones actually repelled down!

We are still recovering from all the late nights but, we absolutely loved our quick trip!

Sorry Mom!

These are NOT the beautiful Easter pictures that I had envisioned. To be perfectly honest-this probably captures the day perfectly: sugar-high followed by crashing down low tantrums...the most TALKATIVE/pouty church service ever( seriously...how can you feel the Holy Spirit when you want to strangle your kiddos) and just too much drama overall! I may be re-thinking how we want to do Easter next year!