Birthday Girl

Addy turned 5 last Monday and I can hardly believe it. She is growing up before my very eyes. She has started to become a lot more independent and it is fun to watch her taking care of Brody. She went from always saying that she can't to finally trying things out on her own. She has been asking to help out with chores and has been stepping up to take care of things when Ethan is not around.

Here are the top 10 fun things about Addy

1. She loves to dress up and wear make up.

2. She also loves to dance and is excited to be in dance class this year

3. When she thinks something is cool she likes to use the words fabulous and famous

4. She has an amazing imagination and can keep herself entertained for hours and hours

5. She loves to sing and she knows most of the words to all the songs on the radio.

6. She usually always carries around some sort of stuffed animal she especially loves her dog pinky poo and cat named recess.

7. Addy loves animals and keeps asking for a puppy and hamster. I tell her that we already have a puppy Zeke but she said that he is a dog and not a puppy. I don't think she realizes that puppies don't stay puppies forever.

8. Addy is finally swimming in the deep part of the pool, with floaties of course. (baby steps)

9. Addy loves to be with the older girls in the neighborhood and they are nice enough to let her tag along.

10. Her new favorite game is secret agent so she is always sneaking around the house saying I am a secret agent so you can't see me

Addy is so fun and I am excited to see what she learns this year!!!

When she got her bike she said wow this is the best bike ever.
Strike a pose
We celebrated with the grandparents and Addy's favorite food lasagna and cake.


The dress ups from Grandma were a hit.

Summer Time

I have not done a very thorough job of documenting the summer. The camera always seems to be left behind. It missed the entire trip to Park City where we spent the 4th of July watching parades, fire works, faces getting painted and riding the alpine slide and coaster. Then it missed the entire St. George 24th of July trip too. I managed to pull out the camera right before we left Bear Lake. So here are a couple of pictures of the Fearsome Foursome and the Master of Disaster. Addy had a great time with her big cousin Courtney and she even went tubing with her. She would not go with anyone else. This was a major break through. Brody had a blast at the beach stealing everyone's beach toys. Ethan was very helpful keeping track of the younger ones. Here's to another fantastic Bear Lake Trip
Fearsome Foursome

Master of Disaster

Marsh Crew

Jason's Brother Ben and his wife Kara came to visit this weekend, along with Jason's sister Marie and her darling kids Evan and Kennen. This was a first time meeting for Kennen and he is a super cute kid. Ethan and Addy always look forward to having Evan visit. Grandpa and Brody hanging out


The Marsh Girls
The Marsh Boys
Kennen ready to get moving

Lake Powell

I don't have too many pictures because I kept leaving my camera on the boat. We had a great time and it was fun to have all of the cousin's together. The tube was a hit this year and all of the kids except Addy went for a ride. The kids did have a little trouble when they were trying to decide who the princess would be, I am pretty sure we have quite a few princesses in the pack.

Wrapping Up the End of the Year

It is hard to believe we are ending another school year. Time seems to be going by too fast. Addy has learned so much this year it has been so fun to see her progress. Addy completed another year of gymnastics and she finished her first year of preschool. She looked so cute in her little graduation program so I thought I would post some pics.





Thanks for a great year Mrs. Loni and Mrs Jackie

Bryce Canyon

We had a really fun weekend at Bryce Canyon, with Jason's parents. It is always a little sketchy taking small children camping but surprisingly we had a great time. Addy was a trooper she hiked three miles, which is amazing for those little legs. Brody loved hanging in the back pack. Ethan was a great hiker as always. Ethan and Addy both became Jr. Rangers, Ethan was super excited and Addy lacked the enthusiasm but still managed to complete the assignments.
Bryce is so beautiful. This picture does not do it justice. Check out those hoodoo's
Here we are on are hike. Addy did need some licorice and Twinkie encouragement
We made it to the queen's garden. Addy said this was her favorite part.
Check out these cuties.

Ethan is a professional smore maker. The trip would not have been complete without grandpa's popcorn made over the fire. Delicious!!!
Grandma didn't want this picture posted because it was her third day with no shower. No worries she still looks great.

Another Decade Gone

Yep I just tuned 30. I am still trying to take it all in. I am sure that I will survive, I know lot's of people who have turned 30 and they seem to be alright. I must brag about my cute husband because he made it the best birthday ever. He surprised me with a trip to Huntington Beach. If you know Jason you know that he can not pull off surprises he gets to excited and can never wait for the surprise. He managed to pull it off and it was a total success. We had the best time relaxing with no kids and eating the best food. I gained about 3 lbs, I guess the slow metabolism is already kicking in. Jason took a few pictures on his phone, my camera had a dead battery so these will have to do.

Check out our sweet rental car. They gave us a free upgrade. We drove it off the lot and then had to bring it back because it was shaking and lot's of warning lights kept coming on. I guess that's why it was a free upgrade.

We went to dinner at Roy's the concierge told them it was my birthday so they gave us free appetizers and dessert. They decorated the table and even had a special menu for me. Talk about the royal treatment.


Thanks Jason for the best birthday ever. It made turning 30 not seem quite so bad. Cheers to another year!!!!