Spring Break

The kids and I had last week off for Spring Break so we decided to load up and take a camping trip to the lake. We went with Spencer and Kelli and their kids. We all had a blast and really didn't want to have to come home and face reality! I suppose getting home to a long hot shower and our own beds was pretty nice though. The water was still too cold to swim in although one day the kids did a little splashing around off the shore. We got to take a couple nice boat rides, do some fishing, have a pic nic lunch at a playground, roast marshmallows and just enjoy some quality time relaxing. I think all in all it was a pretty good time...no complaints! Oh I almost forgot the funnest part of the trip for Kelli and I...we got to back up and turn around my expedition...pulling a boat trailer. Now you may not find this funny, but had you been there I guarantee you would have. Neither of us have a clue when it comes to that and we were working with some tight spots and trying to avoid scratching my car with all the sticker bushes. I won't go into detail, but I'll say we had all sorts of crazy ideas on how we were gonna get that baby turned around. In the end...Kelli directed and I drove and we got er' done! I have a ton of pictures, but just grabbed a handful to put into a slide for you to enjoy!!

Kennedy

 

Just got a cute picture of Kennedy this morning after I got her ready for the day. I added a few little things to it with a photo software I was playing around with. Anyway enjoy her cuteness and have a great day!

Happy Anniversary Sweetie

Matt and I had our 8th anniversary this past Monday. We both say it seems longer, but we promise we mean it in a good way..ha ha! I suppose this June we will have been together for 10 years and that is a long time! We celebrated on the weekend before our anniversary by going out and having a nice dinner and to see a movie. Brooke was nice enough to keep all the kids for us and not just while we had our date, but overnight too! It was nice getting some alone time. So 8 years later we have built and sold a couple homes, are attempting to build our 3rd, have 4 wonderful, beautiful, healthy children, our own portable toilet business :-), a few vehichles (lol), some toys, many more blessings that I just couldn't possibly continue to list, but you get the idea! So Happy Anniversary to my wonderful, funny, caring, affectionate, funny, kind, giving, funny and handsome husband! I love you babe!

Some Pictures

When Kandra and Gavin came out for a little visit a few weeks ago we got all the Owens grandkids together for a group picture. As any of you know trying to get more than one child to cooperate at a time is pretty hard. We only have 6 to work with and I just can't imagine what it would be like with so many more! However, I think we got a decent picture of the munchkins! After that was over I snapped a couple of my kiddos as well. I also got a few pictures of Kennedy and Gavin that I really love. They are just about a month apart, yet Gavin looks so much older than Kennedy! Anyway, we were happy to get to visit with them again and can't wait to see them and Jared in just a couple more months!

Desert Camping

We finally decided to load up and take the kids camping! It's pretty sad, we have our beautiful luxury camp mobile and we have only had it out two times now in the past seven months! Ha Ha...! Anyway, we went down by Lake Roosevelt for the weekend. The weather was gorgeous! Matt thought it was a little hot, but I like it a little warmer than he does. The nights were still fairly cool, but it was very comfortable overall. The kids had a blast as usual exploring around camp, taking quad rides, playing games, setting traps for the wild animals, which consists of my marshmallow roasters some prickly pear cactus and rocks, and lounging around. Kylie and Tyler hiked to the top of a big hill which you will see a picture of them next to a cactus. This really wore them out, but I promise it wasn't our intention when we suggested it.. ha ha! Anyway, sorry I haven't blogged in forever, but things have been busy as usual. I'll try my hardest to get on and do it more often. I get frustrated easily tho because I can't figure out the layout half the time and I quit! Anyway, enjoy!!