Good-Bye Pahrump

Our family's last night in Pahrump! 

We had to eat at the Pahrump Nugget. When we first moved to Pahrump Max was just 5 years old and the twins were 4 months. We could eat all you can eat for only $10, kids 5 and under were free and adults were buy one get one free. We ate there almost every Monday night for a while. The night before we moved it was now almost $40. to eat there. Max now 11 years old and the twins are 5. Can't believe how fast time has gone by. I can still remember moving into our home 5 and a half years ago. Pahrump will always hold a special place in our heart.

We're Moving!

It's been a busy few weeks since we've been back from beach camping! I've been packing daily! Knowing that Danny won't be able to help has been over whelming, but I've been doing pretty well. The kids have helped some too. We are moving to Mountains Edge, it's in Southwest Las Vegas, we will still be in our stake (an hour away). We are excited for our friends the Jolley family (our current Bishop) that will be moving into our home. We will be renting in Vegas for the next couple years before deciding where to permanently build/buy. Most likely we will stay near the Mountains Edge area. I'm excited for the change and new adventure! The many Pahrump friends we've met and have blessed our lives will always hold a special place in our heart. I know we were guided here and we were suppose to be here for the past 5 years, but now it's time for a new journey and I am ready!

Hanna and Max made a count down chain! They're excited for the change, but sad to leave friends of course! It will be the hardest on Hanna, since her and her best friend Briley are supper close. We aren't too far and plan on getting together a lot (it shouldn't be too hard since her mom and I are supper close too)!

 Mixed emotions for Hanna!

Danny's life these past few weeks...

Waiting for the swelling to go down and the open wound to heal before surgery.

My life...packing,packing,packing.

Dress-up

 Daisy loves playing dress-up and for now Clark's ok with it. 

When she and Walt were 3, Daisy was able to talk Walt into dressing-up, but not anymore. 

Thank goodness for Clark!

Clark

This boy is still sleeping with us!!

Well, after he falls asleep in our bed we move him to his "bed".

 After falling off his bed he ends back up in our bed.

 And wakes up so cute and happy next to us! 

How can I resist that sweet face?!

When we move we plan on getting him sleep in his own bed!

Dear Van

Van received this letter from his 1st grade teacher Ms. Wogee and I thought it was so thoughtful!

Caring Cousin

Max (3 years old) and Oliva's (6 years old) Caring Cousin video made by Uncle Jeff
Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4hGTN7HqvI

Beach Camping 2014

Beach camping at San Mateo State Beach with Gravell Cousins!

Walt, Daisy and Van getting buried.

Playing at Betty's beach house.

Danny broke his leg while beach camping. He was racing the kids down the hill on the Razor scooters and missed placed his foot in the back which made him loose control and fall. He broke his fibula. Still waiting for surgery. He needs his wound to heal and the swelling to go down and by the way, we're moving this month, ahh!

Not sure why these turned out so blurry, but wanted to post them anyway.

Our friends the Neilson's came out to camp with us. We couldn't stay because of Danny's broken leg, but we were able to squeeze in hot dogs, s'mores and a bubble gum blowing contest before we headed home. If you couldn't tell by the picture, Van won the kids contest and James won the adult. Wish we could have stayed and played, but camping with a broken leg is not fun at all I'm sure.

4th of July

We went to Betty's beach house for the 4th of July this year.

Playing on the beach, swimming, cousins, family, S'mores, sparklers and fireworks in the distance pretty much sums up a wonderful 4th of July celebration!

Misc.

Van's saying, "Hey ladies"

Clark loves reading letters, he can read all the letters on my shirt 

and many more (I think almost all of them).

Danny has been loving his wood working class. He made this awesome lamp!

Swimming Fun

Lots of swim days in this NV heat!

Swimming at Sandy's pool has been so fun!

 This little pool has been a lifesaver!

 Walt went down the big water slide at Wet n' Wild.

It's Hanna's favorite slide.

A swim day with friends is always a treat, 

even if there are almost 20 kids around.

Circus Fun

We had a lot of fun taking the kids to their first Circus Show (Hanna was at Choir Camp). It was fun watching the very talented people.

Besties

My friend Amber and I got to have a short girls weekend together! 

We ate good food, shopped, saw a movie, shopped some more and stayed the night in a hotel.

It was a gift from her husband for Mother's Day and we had a great time!

Amber and I have gotten so close this past year in Pahrump and 

I'm really going to miss her when I'm gone!

 I'm also going to miss this fun "Sweet Reads" group!

Vegas is not too far though so we will for sure keep in touch!

Bowling

Took these three bowling, it was a close game!

Bowling shoes on kids are so cute!

Summer Time

It's summer; which means it's hot here in NV and all we can do to keep cool is get wet!

We will be spending most of the summer at Wet n' Wild! 

Clark loves this slide, he probably went down it over 30 times last time we were there!

While at home we will cool off in this little life saver of a pool!

The kids were in it at 7:30am the other day!

Diamond Kid Triathlon

Love this picture of Max and Hanna!

So proud of these kids for pushing themselves hard!

Max, Hanna and Van swam 50 yards, biked 2 miles and ran 1/2 a mile!

Danny did the parent assist with Walt. 

Walt did everything on his own just got to do it next to his dad. 

Walt did the 50 yard swim, 1 mile bike and 1/2 mile run.

Daisy ran in the fun run which was 1/2 a mile. 

I was shocked that she ran the hole way!

They all did excellent!

 Kissing their medals!

Davis and Hanna

Last Day of School 2014

I just love these cute art projects!

Can't believe these two are Kindergarten Graduates!

First and Last Day of Kindergarten with Ms. Burrows.

Van improved so much this year thanks to his wonderful teacher Ms. Wogee!

First and Last Day of 1st Grade.

Max and Hanna both had Ms. Bradley for 3rd Grade she is an awesome teacher!

First and Last Day of 3rd Grade!

First and Last Day of 5th Grade!
Can't believe Max is moving up to Middle School!
(So glad our Middle School is K-8th next year).

Max with his 5th Grade teacher Mr. Ginolfi.

Hanna with her besties! Briley and Savanna! We sure will miss these girls!

 Hafen always has a great end of year Field Day celebration!

This was our last year at Hafen Elementary School we will be moving back to Vegas this August.

Girl's Weekend

Carolee, Laura, Alicia and I got together for a girl's weekend in Park City, UT! 

It had been 8 years since we've all been together (bummed Hanna couldn't make it).

We got to stay in a super nice condo, ate good food, went down the Alpine slides and coaster, 

enjoyed late night talks in the hot tub, shopped and visited Temple Square! 

Hoping to get together yearly for now on, eight years was way too long!

We had a blast!

Guitar

Max and Hanna had another successful year of guitar with Grandma Susan!