When it Rains, It Pours

If this title was literal, there would be family falling from the sky in droves. We have had a great, family filled past two weeks and we are exhausted from cousin slumber parties, late nights games, kids sleeping in new places, and late night movies. It has felt like a slumber party that lasts two weeks!
Here's the low down:
We went to the temple on Tuesday the 10th because it was Brent's grandparents' 100th anniversary. A good portion of their posterity was there. I think I really got an idea what the Celestial Kingdom will feel like because the session was filled with only family. It was so fun to be there and experience that. It makes me want to live better. I also learned that it is a good thing that we have eternity in the next life because it will take that long to catch up with everyone.













The night before, we went swimming at the hotel where everyone was staying. The girls really liked playing in the water. Taylor is quite the dare devil.




Over the weekend we went to Buhl and spent more time with family. It was great to see everyone. I think it is so funny that in Brent's family, the adults can out play the kids. All the kids go to sleep and the adults are still kicking around into the wee hours of the night.
Ally was in heaven the whole time. We went to church on Sunday, and I think that we doubled the size of their primary with all the cousins that came. She got to sleep in the same room as cousins, ran through the sprinkler, and pretty much disappeared the whole time.
Thanks for a great time everyone!

5 Things You Don't Know About Brent

In honor of Father's Day, I thought it would be fun to write some things you don't know about Brent.
1)He has dimples. Brent gets dimples when he eats or when he sits on the stand and ponders. They are so cute!
2)When he eats, he gets food on his face. It is so funny to watch Brent eat because he always has food to save for later--- hilarious!
3)He is really sentimenal. Brent is a man's man. He watches sports 24-7 and doesn't understand how a woman's mind works AT ALL, but he is so sweet when it comes to memories and family. He loves to show us the house he grew up in and keeps all kinds of things from his past.
4)Brent never yells. I know this may be hard to believe, but he is the most patient person that I know. He has NEVER yelled at me and never gets mad, even if I mess up. I love that about him.
5)He is honest. You wouldn't think that would be a distinguishing characteristic, but he is so honest. It doesn't matter if it is inconvenient, he always wants to make sure that he is honest in everything he does. He is the most honest person that I know.
I love him so much because he is a great Dad and husband. Happy Father's Day Dads!

Family Reunion Fun

We just got back from Brent's parents' cabin for the weekend. It is amazing how a zillion people + a little cabin + lots of rain = a lot of fun. I still can't believe that all forty some odd people were all able to find somewhere to sleep (I use the term "sleep" very liberally). It sure was fun to see everyone. It is really hard to get everyone together very often so this reunion was a special treat.


Speaking of special treats... Just try taking this from Bailey.

Brent's Dad fashioned this really great zip line that starts you on the top of this his and launches you across their entire property Idaho style-- in a rigged up tractor seat.

You want me to WHAT?!?

This might be fun...

WWWWEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!







The little girls really liked a little less risky kind of ride, but this isn't your ordinary swing. It smoothly swings you over a hill so you feel like you are really going for quite a ride. For a baby, being 6 feet in the air is pretty exciting--they loved it.



I think Taylor liked tickling Bailey the most...Brent says that's what I liked. I can''t disagree. That kid has the biggest smile.

Please Release Me, Let Me Go!

In our entire marriage, Brent and I always served in the student wards in different capacities at Idaho State. We have never attended our home ward, but as of Sunday, Brent was released as Bishop. I have never had him consecutively on a Tuesday night and am not sure what we are going to do with him (I'm sure I can find something). He is such an amazing guy and has done such a good job. I have been so impressed to sit back and look at him magnify his calling so well. He bore a great closing testimony and explained that he learned to love the Savior in this calling more than any other time in his life. I feel like we have been so blessed while he has been serving and are really going to miss the bishopric and great friends we made there. We wish everyone we served with the best, and will keep you posted with what our next ward finds for us to do!