Inspiring Dance Routines

Ok so Justin and I have become great fans of So You Think You Can Dance. We watch it faithfully every season. Just seeing how people can take a story or anything and put it into a dance is amazing. You can show any emotions by just dancing. Its so fun to watch people grow and also how many different dance styles there is out there. Last night though, there was two awesome performances. One was very moving emotionally, while the other was fun to watch but still had its moving moments.

First Melissa and Ade:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EarnlRo4VXw



So Beautiful and amzing performance about women fighting breast cancer...WOW!


My next favorite was: Jeanine and Brandon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUuoKUnvJWk



So there you go I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

Beach Time!!!!!!!

Its been a great summer with lots of visits to the BEACH!! Last Thursday we went and borrowed our friends Expedition. After that we headed up to Amy's house and picked up her and the kids. Then we all went back to our house and had a slumber party. Next morning we woke up bright and early and got ready to head to the beach. The kids were all excited and couldn't wait to go. We packed donuts for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch. Plus lots of snacks and drinks to keep us going.
For the first half of the morning the kids collected sea shells and played in the sand. When the water got warm they all went out into the ocean. Us adults took turns going out with them and watching our stuff on the beach as well. The kids loved it so much! We can't wait until we can go do it again together! Here is some pics of our GREAT time!

Where did Sarah go? I can barely see her in the big wave!

The kids loving the water.

Issy had to warm up after being in the water. She was super cold and the sun was in her eyes..so of course she had to take Mommy's sunglasses....cute!

Ky getting ready to have lunch

The kids all eating lunch...Yummy!

Amy sunbathing! She hurt her knee the week before, so she did alot of sunbathing.

Justin taking the kids out to go a little farther in.

Ky eating a donut. She took a little break from the water to get some more energy to go back in.

My All American Girl!

My little sand crab..she loves laying in the sand..its funny

The kids all putting in their effort to build something

The girls digging in the sand

4th of July

The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. Probably because I grew up in a small town where we got up every 4th by having the town shoot off cannons. Next we went out to the town park and enjoyed a yummy breakfast. We went to two parades, Moroni's and Mt. Pleasants. The floats are always filled with people you know and decorated very pretty. Plus they still throw candy out to the kids. After that parades we go back out to the park and have a little bbq lunch and let the kids enjoy a small carnival. To top off the night we get together with family and set off fireworks, and watch the towns fireworks as well. Its such an awesome time.

But sad to say I live in California now and need to find some way to make my 4th's just as great. Its taking some time to get the hang of where to go to celebrate and some of that is probably because we have moved alot. But hopefully we have found our place here in Riverside and can get the hang of things.

This year we just played it low key. We woke up and I made a nice pancake breakfast. Then we got everything together and went up to Kevin and Amy's. Kevin bbq'ed an assortment of meat in a smoker. It turned out awesome We just kicked it back let the kids slip n' slide and us adults got the food already and chatted with each other. It wasn't quite like I am used to having the 4th be. I did miss the fireworks too. We got carried away talking and totally forgot to go outside...our bad. But all in all we had fun. Thanks to all the men and women who serve our country so that we can stay free! Happy 4th Everyone!

Backyard at the Hyatt

So during Sunday morning we went out the "Backyard" at the hotel. It was such a cute little place for kids. I will let the pictures explain why!

Giant Checkers...Justin kicked my butt at this game. Ok so I don't play checkers very well...sad but true :(

My girlies on the bing bags

Auntie hola-hooping with Chelsey and Ky. That was fun to watch. Auntie said she got a nice stomach work out from it.

Miniature bowling for the kids.....

They had a bing bag toss that Justin was trying to play with Chelsey. It was fun to watch.

Issy loved the bing bags alot!

Justin and Uncle Steve playing football. Chelsey was trying to intercept from them...ha ha

Uncle Steve in action!!

Day Two of our S.D. Trip

The second and last day of our trip we packed alot of stuff into the day. When we got up we took the kids down to breakfast and enjoyed a yummy meal. Then we went out to the pool area and there they have a "Backyard" area for the kids to play in. I will have to blog about this after. It was such a neat area. After playing there for a while we decided it was time to head to the beach. Problem was Auntie's friends weren't quite ready to go yet. So we had a problem not enough room in the car to take everyone. So Auntie sent Chelsey, Kylee and me with Uncle Steve on the ferry to Coronado beach. Justin, Auntie and Issy took the car over to it. Once we got off the ferry we took a bus over to the beach and enjoyed several hours there. Auntie's friends Ruthie and Anthony finally made it there. The girls had a blast playing in the sand, water, and with the beach toys. We all got a little too much sun, even after applying a couple rounds of sunblock. But oh well it was worth it. After that we came back to the hotel showered and went down to Seaport Village to eat. At the end Uncle Steve sent the girls and Auntie on a Cinderella carriage ride through Seaport Village. The girls had a blast. It was deffinantly a wonderful trip and can't wait to do it again.

The girls waiting for the Ferry with their slushies

Our little tiny Ferry was next to a Carnival Cruise Ship...WOW

The girls and I aboard the ferry

Watching the view as we sail over to the Island

Uncle Steve loved watching the girls in action.

Kylee loving the water..like always. I swear she is going to be a surfer!

Issy found a little puddle of water to play in...lol. I guess the ocean wasn't good enough for her.

Now they are all making a little damm to keep their puddle safe from the ocean.

The gang after just finishing dinner in Seaport Village. From left to right we have Anthony, Auntie Kathleen, above Auntie is Ruthie, then Kylee, Chelsey, and Issy, Me, Justin, and Uncle Steve! It was a blast!

The girls on their cinderella carriage ride. The driver was fantastic. He told the girls he was there to give them a special ride on his carriage from Cinderella herself. That all the pictures would be sent straight to Disneyland for Cinderella to keep. He was awesome. After wards he let them pet the horse and help feed her a carrot!

My 3 princesses enjoying their ride with Cinderella's blanket to keep them warm. The driver told Auntie she got the horses blanket...ha ha. That was so funny!

San Diego with Auntie K and Uncle Steve!!

This weekend we had the oppurtunity to meet Auntie Kathleen and Uncle Steve in San Diego. We went down Saturday around noon and mett up with them at the Hyatt hotel we stayed at. They treated us to a fabulous weekend of relaxing, sun and fun!. I will have to do a couple posts on this trip. We did so much stuff while down there and so many cute, and awesome pictures was taken.

So to start off we met them and got checked in, then we went and checked out the pool. We had a couple drinks poolside with them. Then we went down to Seaport Village, and off for a nice long walk to dinner at Anthony's Fish Grotto...MMMM. After we got back we got ready for some night swimming, and smores at the poolside firepits. Smores was a nice dessert to finish off the night!



The girls in the lobby of the Hyatt Hotel in San Diego. They are super excited for their weekend ahead!



Checking into the Hyatt. Can you see the excitement in Auntie K's face!


When we were down at Seaport Village a balloon man made some cute balloon shapes for the girls. Kylee asked for Ariel, Issy got a heart with a flower in it, and Chelsey got a bike..I know a bike crazy! The girls loved it though..


Issy loing the tables at Seaport Village. They were colorful, and girly!

We found ants eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches..how crazy and cute.

The girls by some huge kites in the park.

After walking through Seaport Village we walked down the harbor to Anthony's fish grotto for some food. On the way there we saw some awesome statues and historic ships. This is the famous "Kiss' statue. It reminds me of My grandpa Royal heading out to sea when he was in the Navy and kissing my grandma Iris goodbye.

Look at that view. It is so pretty and gorgeous down in San Diego. You have the USS Midway, the sunset, and some beautiful trees. Gorgeous!

Justin and I in front of the USS Midway. It is the longest standing service ship in the U.S.. It service was from 1946-1992. Now it is a museum down at the harbor.

Issy enjoying her smore by the fire. We just finished swimming and Auntie grabbed some Smore supplies and we all sat down by the firepit and enjoyed them. It was funny because Auntie was so excited to do this. So after we started roasting the marshmellows she asked" Ok now what?"

I said "haven't you ever had a smore?". She said laughingly "No". I about fell off my chair. She was so excited to make one, but hadn't the slightest clue how. I showed her the way and then we all enjoyed them. We all ended with our tummy's full and sticky fingers.

Newport Beach

Yesterday my friend Leah and I took our girls down to Newport Beach for the day. It was so much fun. We loaded up bright and early and headed out to avoid beach traffic. We arrived around 8:30 and front row parking. We walked right out onto the beach and set up. The kids played in the sand for a little bit until it warmed up. Then we hit the waves. The little girls stayed towards the shore, but don't let them fool you they kept pressing their boundaries by moving further out. We all had so much fun just laying out on the sand, picnicing and playing in the watre. Chelsey and Ky love to boogie board now, and want one so bad. Issy gained alittle more love for the water and played alot more in it. Leah and I took turns using the boogie board as well and going out to where the big waves are. It was so much fun that Leah and I are going to try and do it several times a month for the summer. Check out new beaches and see which ones we enjoy more :) Can't wait!

Isabella enjoying the beach.


Chelsey taking the boogie board out to the water.


Chelsey loved the boogie board. I think she used it moat of the time.


Kylee waiting for the wave to come and move her on the boogie board. My little beach bum!

Waves coming up and splashing on Ky. Boy does she love that.

The girls enjoying the morning water. I think Bridgette is a little cold, while the younger three don't seem to mind.

Kylee scooping up sand

Issy making a sand treate

CHelsey and Savanaha playing in the sand