This is just one of those pictures I had to post for myself...Almost ever day Ryleigh goes out and waits for the mail, so I decided I needed to take some pictures of her so that I could share this fun memory with her one day. The mailman adores her and gives her a piece of candy and that of course is why she waits for him...(don't worry Dave and I are always right behind her~no creepy mailmen here). Moments like this are priceless!!!
On July 13th our "peanut" Ryleigh turned 5 years old. She's been waiting and waiting for her big day, because she knows school is right around the corner and that she'll big a big sister pretty soon. Ryleigh had her party at Gymstars..a local gymnastics center here. They had a blast and Dave and I loved it because we didn't have to do a thing...just show up! Ryleigh is so funny~she comes across as shy but will actually talk your ear off. She's a beautiful little girl on the inside and out and we're so lucky to have her in our family!
I have the funniest Primary class...I teach the 4/5 year olds and they just crack me up. Ryleigh is usually the only girl there and I think she loves it~she can tell them all what to do...and for the most part they listen. On the 4th we talked about our country and the blessings we have living here and then we made these goofy firework hats. The kids loved them.
Ryleigh had her Pre-K check up a few days ago and she's healthy as can be and ready to go to Kindergarten. She's in the 90th percentile for her height and 50th for her weight. Pretty perfect! She's so excited to be attending the "big school" with her brother and sister. Wow, can't believe our baby (for now) is getting so big.
So my Dad's gonna die when he reads this, but I gave in and let my girls get their ears pierced. They have asked several times and chickened out several times but for some reason this time they went through with it. Ryleigh went first and did so good that Cara decided she was in. A cute lady in our Ward works at Wal Mart and has been piercing ears for ages...she did a great job and my girls love them. No regrets!!! 
Jessica and Brett "Tie the Knot"
To end our summer vacation, we headed down to Southern Utah for my cousin Jessica's wedding. It was a great night and she looked beautiful as always. My girls had an amazing time and Cara even caught the bouquet which made her night of course. Thanks to Cassie my girls danced all of their energy away and learned the "carwash" dance which they're still doing. It was so much fun to be part of Jessica and Brett's special day. I haven't been able to attend a family wedding for about 5 years now, and I hate missing out on those special events. Congrats you two...and best of luck in Milwaukee!!!
Not much dancing for Momma...she's getting a little too top heavy haha!
FUN IN THE SUN!!!
We decided to try out "Cowabunga" water park in Draper and we loved it. The online reviews aren't great and I still can't figure out why. It's so kid friendly, safe, price is good, food is good, and it's decorated so cute. I would recommend it to anyone with a young family. 
Many of you know that my grandparents have always been very generous and have spoiled us with some great vacations. This year they gifted all of us with a trip to the Reid Family Dude Ranch in Utah. It was a great time and I would recommend it to anyone. The altitude got to all of the Southerners who had traveled home, but that was really my only complaint. The property was gorgeous, activities were family friendly, and being surrounded by my loved ones is never a bad thing.
I'm not even kidding when I say I took almost 600 pics, so here are just a few of my favorites!
We definitely felt the absence of my Grandma Mare but I'm sure she was laughing and dancing right along with us.
