While we were in the Provo/BYU area I decided to see if there was a good kids show at the art museum. There wasn't. But there was a cool word that Zoe loved cause she is all about peace and love!

There was an amazing art show depicting the life of Christ! Mom and I could have spent a lot more time there, but with all the kids we just breezed through! If you ever need a cheap date that is a great place to go together. Or if you just need time away!

Ariana is crying because she is not touching me! Mom was pushing while I held Tori, that wasn't good enough for Ariana, she needed her Momma, so I was holding her hand! When I let go to take the picture she cried until I grabbed it again. Funny girl!

The kids ended up having more fun then they thought they would and it was an adventure to add to their lists! I thought it was funny as we walked into the different room someone would say, "Did Michelle paint that?" The kids sure love her!

Suburbia was interesting. It was just regular pictures of regular folks, but some of the captions were funny! Another fun one to go to on a date!

I took all the kids to the Provo Temple while we were in Provo. I felt a little irreverent there without church clothes on but I was glad I took the opportunity to go!!

I love all the gorgeous flowers all over the temple grounds.

I took all the kids to the Bean Museum with my Mom last week. When I suggested we go the older kids were excited because they remember going before. When someone asked what the Bean Museum was Kalixta said it was a big place with lots of dead animals! Well, that is one description and technically she is right. The Bean Museum is way cool and everyone had a great time!

Ariana's favorite animal was the bears just like last time. She picked them out and found them first!

Ammon is really liking the name Bob so of course the Bobcat was his favorite!

We always have to find the rhino!

Cami like all the animals. All the kids did a scavenger hunt and had a great time!

Gabi loved the lions!

Zoe's favorite animal was the moose!

Mariyah's favorite animal was the huge bear!
 

Tori loved every minute at the museum! She loved all the animals and all the buttons to push!

All the kids liked the shells and ocean life area!

My favorite was the butterflies! I love the huge butterfly made up of lots of smaller butterflies!

It was a good day!

Zoe wants to learn how to sew so every time my Mom comes down they sew something together! It is a fun activity just the two of them can do together. Last time Mom was here, her and Zoe sewed a small pillow case! This pillow sleeps where ever Zoe does and NO ONE is allowed to touch it!

Before we left to CA Mom and Zoe sewed a regular pillow case for her pillow. She loves this one just as much!

So many pictures and not enough time to look at them or post! So here we go back a little to the Fiesta. Every year Adam's Mom and Dad have a carnival at their church. There are rides and games and hanging out with family and friends. This year like every other was awesome! We always have so much fun and we are so thankful for all the spoiling the kids get from their grandparents!! 

We picked up Nik and his brother Ray so I could see Nik. It was great to see him after 3 long weeks! He sure missed me and had lots of hugs for me! I loved it!

Tori couldn't go on a lot of rides. It was pretty hard for her. She used her time climbing on the fences…

…or posing for the camera!

When she did get to go on a ride she wanted to go again….

and again…

and again! Thanks goodness I had lots of help! Jeff and Kylie spent all Saturday with me and the kids! We love having them around! They are so fun and so much help!
 

There were a few other rides Tori could go on and she loved them!

This one will be a thrill seeker! Nothing scared her!

I love for all the kids to go on the Ferris Wheel! That is a tiny Ariana in the middle of Nik and Ray!

Britain and Kalixta love their cousin Cami!

Two silly gooses, Ammon and Gabi!

Everyone went on the Ferris Wheel, can you see Tori's little hand waving?!

Three silly girls!!

Click on this bottom picture and there are a lot more photos! I love taking pictures and want to capture every moment. 

My sister Marci had her baby when we were in California. She was supposed to wait for me to get home but I guess her little man had other plans! First thing Tuesday morning Adam and I went to visit him. He was wide awake and looking around. He is super cute!  

At breakfast Ariana was asking to go see, "what Marci's baby looks like." After all the kids got up and were showered I took them all over to meet their new cousin! 

They all loved holding him and of course thought he was adorable!

Ammon thought there was a raisin in his belly button! 

He slept through the entire visit!

Tori was so very gentle holding and touching and even kissing the baby! She loved his nose and his toes. She wanted to hold him again and again. 

Mariyah, Gabi and Cami joined us. Mariyah loved holding the little guy!

I had to talk Gabi into holding him, but then she didn't want to give him up!

I had to convince Cami to hold him too and she was glad she did!

We are home again and it it great aside from all the unpacking! It is good to be home, but we do miss Cali and our family! We drove straight through yesterday! Adam is amazing and drove the whole way!

Nik is still is California. It was hard to leave him again. Since we had the room, two weeks till school starts and Adam going to pick up Nik in two weeks it seemed perfect to have our nieces come visit us. Cami, Mariyah and Gabi came with us! It was a van full!

Maisey came too.

It was a good trip and looks to be a great two weeks!!!

Tori wants to do everything anyone else does. The kids always help me peel potatoes! They are a great help. Last week Tori had to help too. Britain was so sweet trying to teach her how to use the peeler. Britain would peel half of the potato and then give it to Tori so she could finish it!

We have enjoyed free movies at the movie theater throughout the whole summer thanks to my sweet friend Melanie. She sent me an email from my local theater with dates, times, and what movie was playing!! It has been something fun to do and I have got to watch movies that I haven't seen! The kids have seen them but not me. Wednesday is our usual day to go so we all missed it today a little!

We usually go with a wonderful friend and her kids. They get along great with all my kids so it works out well. Only problem is that she doesn't have any boys so poor Ammon is the lone boy!!

Marie went with us last week to watch Madagascar 2!

 Love these best friends!

Tori doesn't sit well for the whole movie but she has fun!

Cuties!

We are enjoying the perfect weather in CA! It is so nice to just sit back and relax!! I am just waiting around right now and don't have access to my Fiesta pictures so for now this post will make me want some ice cream!!

We love ice cream in all it's many forms. It is a great way to cool down too.

Any treat that varies a little in flavor calls for a taste for a taste. Everyone shares a taste of their ice cream, for example, for a taste of the other person's ice cream. Tori loves to get in on that action!!!