Me, a Shovel, and some Sprite

Wes went to help someone move tonight so this day is just dragging on. I decided that I should get up from the computer and go do something outside before it gets too dark outside. I told the kids that I am going outside to dig in the garden to get the dirt ready to plant. So that they know where I am if they need me. Pretty soon Dayton comes out bare footed with his shovel and says he wants to help. I told he needs to get shoes on so when he jumps on the shovel it doesn't hurt his feet, but he jumped on the shovel and said his feet were tough. Maybe 3 minutes later he said he was going to go get some shoes on and went in the house. A little while later he came out with a cup in his hand and said, "Here mom, I brought out a drink for you, its Sprite." I said, " Oh thank you, I was getting thirsty." And then I took a drink. I said, "Dayton this is the best Sprite I have ever had." And then he said, "Yep, it is from a can." What a thoughtful boy I have!! Life is good with a shovel, dirt, Sprite and Dayton.

Briley's Hairdo

Brittany doesn't know that I'm posting this, so it will be a big surprise...

Last time when they were down visiting us in Queen Creek, Briley let me do her hair. Since I don't have any girls of my own, I love it when she lets me do her hair! Any way, she couldn't see the back of it, so we took pictures and let her see that way. She is growing up so fast!

9 Months!!!

Mayley had her 9 month appt today. She weighed in at 14lbs 13 oz. She is in the 1 percent for her weight and she is 27 in long and is in the 30 percent for her height. She is starting to clap her hands and is taking a few steps on her own. She is getting her top two teeth now also. She is always smiling and gets into every drawer that is on the bottom. She also likes to climb on the dishwasher door and take everything out of the dishwasher for me. I feel like I just clean up all her messes that she makes. But I wouldn't trade her for anything

Happy Birthday Brittany!

Brittany is 26-years-old today!! She got a few things that she loves: music, A&W, a picture of Christ with children, and a Cherry Cream Pie (not a cake). We are glad that she is a part of our lives and want to wish her happy birthday!! We Love You!! :)

Elder John Reed

This is my brother John. He reported to the MTC yesterday. We are so proud of him. He is very talented and he wrote this song. We love our John! Remember to turn off the music to my blog first.

The Cabin

For the 24th of July every year we go to The Cabin in Lakeside. This is my favorite time of year. We get to perform with our violins as a family in Snowflake and we get out of the heat and it rains each afternoon. It is just beautiful at the cabin. Wes is mowing the lawn with Mayley. It doesn't seem like a chores when there is a riding lawn mower. Then I took some funny pictures of Briley with Kade and Carson. It is sad that these are the only pictures that I took out of the whole weekend.

Utah Trip

We had a blast in Utah. We went up on Friday and did a Triathalon on Saturday. That is a picture of all the Miner Boys in their wet suits. Lets just say we finished with room to improve next year. Yes, we want to do it again next year. I actually did the duathon with Erin. We did the 15 Mile Bike and 5K run. I was surprised that I wasn't muscle sore the next day. I was sore from sitting on that bike seat though. Ouch!

On one of the days we went on a hike with all of Wes's family up Payson Canyon. It was a beautiful hike and it ended at a waterfall. The kids had fun playing in the freezing water.

We also went and saw Travis and Allison Bright, A long time family friend, and it was fun to see them again. Travis plays for the BYU Football team and he took us on a tour of where all the football players workout and meet for meeting and we even went into the locker room. I was surprised that it wasn't stinky in there. That was really fun to do.

It was a really fun trip and it is sad to be home and back to the real world of cleaning and laundry. Thanks to all of you who let us spend the night and day at your house. It was so much fun visiting you.