Magic Mountain!!!

Rob's mom bought us annual passes to Magic Mountain and we have been having a blast. The girls are loving the kiddy area and while the boys find pleasure in these rides all of them have taken to the roller coasters. They LOVE Revolution (1 loop) and Griffin is dying to ride the more extreme roller coasters. They all went on the new Terminator ride which is kind of looks like an old time wooden coaster, but it goes CRAZY fast. I will admit I was a bit nervous about it, but we went on (even Zach - who is 5!) and it was fun and everyone loved it. Here are some of our calmer pictures.

Rob and Chloe. They love this ride!

Griffin and Savannah on the kiddy coaster

Dylan and Zach on one of those rides that goes up and then like falls down and bounces

Chloe and Savannah on the same ride. This is Chloe's FAVORITE ride. It is fun to watch her ride.

Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park is one of my favorite places to go with my kids. It is one of the perfect places where they stay entertained and have a blast.


Emilee with

Dylan enjoing the water

Griffin teaching Chloe how to avoid the water.

Savannah and Aubree! They are so CUTE!!

Zach just chilling!

Pioneer Day

Each year for Pioneer Day we go on a hike.

Usually we go to Peters Canyon in Orange, CA and the kids have a really great time. This year my mom came too and that was great. There is some complaining and some rough moments, but overall I think it is a good experience. We talk about the pioneers and why they did what they did and why we remember them. We try to sing songs, but it usually does not go over very well. It is a good time to think about how hard the trek from Illinois to Utah must of been and the kids by the end are VERY grateful that we live in an age with air conditioned cars. This hike is about 2 miles I think and I have been doing it for about 5 years. The first year Griffin was 3, Dylan was 2 and Zach was like 5 months. That was a rough year. It has gotten easier and it is FUN!!! Anyone want to join us next year?

Bottom Picture is the beginning and top is towards the end.

Living it UP!

I thought this was a cute picture of Savannah living it up with her cousin Riley. She can get people to do what she wants!!!

Griffin had his mowhawk for 6 days. His friend (who does NOT usually have a mowhawk) also had one. They had a fun afternoon.