Fun at Knott's Berry Farm

We went to Knott's Berry Farm on Tuesday with Mindy's family. We were sad Jeff couldn't come because he had to work, but we still had a blast. I never imagined how much Rachel would love rollercoasters, but she was fearless! She got on the kids' roller coaster, which was even a little scary for me, but she was laughing and giggling the whole time! We went out of the kids' area to go on some of the bigger rollercoasters and Rachel so wanted to go on them, but she was about 6 inches too short. I'm excited to go back when she grows 6 more inches, which shouldn't be too long, since the girl grows like a weed. There were even a couple small rides that Jaki could go on and she seemed to have a blast too. It was a very fun day!

Jeff "Had" to "Work" on a Saturday

Yesterday the girls and I went with Jeff to "work". We went to Glen Helen Raceway east of Los Angeles to watch the Trophy Trucks in the short course off-road races. His (King Shocks) shocks were on about half of the trucks participating and were on most of the winning trucks. Apart from getting vodka spilled on me by the girl behind, we had an awesome time. At least Vodka doesn't smell, right?

We made our way through the packed stands to some seats that were right in the middle of a racing company, Hart and Huntington. They were all really nice people and their trucks were doing pretty well, naturally meaning everyone involved in the company was drinking/drunk(luckily they're nice drunks). One of the dads was saying how cute our girls were and a few of the other people around him chimed in to agree. I was feeling quite proud (they are pretty dang cute after all) when the guys says "...looks like they get it from their dad." I wasn't sure whether they were just talking about the girls' hair or whether he was trying to say their cuteness did not in any way come from me.

Luckily, a wonderful lady in our ward (with great taste, might I add) told me Jaki is the spitting image of me.

24th of July

This year we got to go to Snowflake for my favorite time of year: the 24th of July! We drove through the night Wednesday night and got there early Thursday morning. From then on it was lots of playing and little sleep for all of us. Thursday we just sat around the house and relaxed while the kids played with their cousins. Rachel and I also got to go to the Beauty and the Beast play on Thursday night that the town put on. It was really cute. I was excited for Rachel to see it, but the poor thing fell asleep on my lap about 10 minutes into the play. Here are some pictures of the weekend:

Jaki and her cousin Mary just hanging out

Amy and Hallie

Rachel and Trevin playing on the jeep

My super cute great-nephew Trigger

Rachel and Trevin playing on the tractor

Manasseh, Ryan and Trevor jumping on the trampoline while Kari washes her horse Floppers in the background

Trevor and Ryan jumping on the trampoline with Josh suspended in mid-air.

Friday morning we went to the Flake Rodeo. Jaki and I rode in the Grand Entry on Tyler's horse, Kit.

Here we are in action. Jaki was so cute waving to the crowd just like a rodeo queen

Karalee, Rachel and Ashton in the back of the truck at the rodeo

My niece Tyler Ann doing the barrell race on Business

Jaki loved her cowboy hat.

Jaki with Tyler

Shad, Reggie and me winning the calf dressing contest.

Jennifer, Ryan and me waiting for Doug to come rescue us for the Rescue Race. We won 3rd place in that event. Jeff and I also talked each other into doing the Keg Race, but we didn't get any pictures because the camera battery ran out. I raced on my mom's little paint, Joy. We sure had a fun rodeo!

Jaki Called Jeff a Wuss at Dinner Tonight

And not just a wuss, but a wuss-y!

Why? Because he wouldn't eat a peach slice dipped in barbecue sauce.

Who thought up this delectible treat? Rachel

But then as the three of us girls chanted "Do it! Do it! Do it!" he did it. It was pretty funny. Nothing like some good peer pressure to make us do things.

And you know what? Peach slices dipped in barbecue sauce really aren't so bad. (I tried it just before Jeff did and for the same reason) (Except I wasn't called a wuss.)

And this is the face Jaki made as she was saying it.

After 9 visits to the dentist, 13 cavities, and $300+ gone from our checking account, our family finally has a clean bill of dentistry.
Heres the breakdown:
Jaki-1 visit
Rachel-1 visit
Jeff-3 visits, 5 cavities
Kayla-4 visits, 8 cavities!!!!

I guess thats what you can expect after not going to the dentist for 3 years. Now if I could just get rid of this dang cold sore.

A Trip to the Dunes

The weekend before Jeff's brother, Rusty went on his mission we took a trip to the dunes in St. George. We had an awesome time. Jeff's family have a Yamaha 125, a little Suzuki 110 and a Honda 250 and then his dad rented 2 Suzuki 400 4-wheeler's and another Honda 250 bike and we had a blast! We stayed at his parent's time share accomodations and went with Kevin to his singles ward that Sunday. I had forgotten how quiet those singles wards are and our 2 little girls were not quiet! Well, Rachel did pretty well, she sat and snuggled Kevin. Jaki made a break for the door and Chad went and followed her. Halfway through sacrament meeting I asked Jeff if I needed to go relieve Chad, but he said Chad was probably having fun. After the meeting was over Chad came and found us with a little grin on his face. Apparently Jaki works as a chick magnet!

Heck yes I'm ready to ride!

Jeff was in his element!

Rusty throwing a little dirt

Jaki had fun on the 4-wheeler, but had even more fun on the trailer with a pop, a cookie and a yogurt.

Rachel giving the hang loose/aggie horns sign

Rachel looking like shes slightly stoned. That girl had a blast! She rode with me on the 4-wheeler most of the time and kept screaming Faster! Faster! It was awesome!


Jeanae and Rachel giving the aggie horns and whatever sign Rachel is doing.

Chop Chop!

I got a haircut! (Actually, I got all of them cut, hehe) (You know it was funny)

My last cute pictures with long hair:

The night before:
After:

I got more than 10 inches cut off. My neighbor Sara is amazing at short haircuts and I have been wanting to get rid of the locks for quite some time. The only problem was, she was scheduled out 3 months! (See, I told you she was good) After she took the first whack she scooped up the hair from off the floor (I took Rachel with me and Rachel thought the hair on the floor made good stomping grounds) and there was at least enough hair to outfit 3 mannequins. Then she finished all the trimming and lo and behold, on the floor lie enough hair for another mannequin! Sadly, I couldn't donate my hair (or maybe with the economy the way it is I would've looked to make a few bucks) because over the past 3 years I've gone back and forth between blonde and brown too many times. Oh well, at least it's gone. (By the way, Sara told me she'd never seen someone so calm having so much hair cut off. It was time.)