This week the kids all started school. Jaxson actually got to start school twice since he moved to a different school on Wednesday. They are all loving school even though both boys were a little nervous to go somewhere new. Payton is also enjoying preschool and really loves her new backpack. She takes her backpack every where and gets very upset when the boys get to go to school and she doesn't. 
Carter turned 6 on Thursday. He had his birthday party at Chuck E Cheese which he has begged us for every year since he was 4. On the morning of his birthday he got to open a few presents. When he got to my mom present he opened it up and said "yeah church humans". He loves playing with action figures and recently is very into all the stories in the Book of Mormon so this was a great present. Carter is a great kid he is very easy going he loves playing with friends, but can also entertain himself for hours. He is very imaginative and loves to make up stories about all his hunting excursions. He is very kind and always willing to help his brothers and sister. He loves telling jokes and making everyone laugh. He also refers to himself as Mr. Carter which makes us all laugh. He is such a fun kid and he makes me laugh almost everyday we are lucky to have him in our family.
Julie and the kids came for a visit and it was so great to see everyone. It had been such a long time it was amazing how much the kids had grown. The kids all loved swimming and playing together. We can't wait to see everyone again the kids are still talking about their cousins and can't wait to play with them.
The kids and I were at my parents house for a couple of weeks and they had so much fun. They love going to all the parks and even the zoo. The boys got to go to work with Grandma and ride the go kart and they were both so excited about that. It was so nice to be able to spend some time at my parents. The kids love playing with their cousins and they also love spending time with Grandma and Grandpa.
The lake was so much fun this year as the kids get bigger I think they love it more and more. Jaxson and Carter spend most of their time throwing rocks, swimming or trying to catch a fish. Jaxson actually caught three fish this year and Carter ate one of them. They both went skiing and we were even able to get Jaxson up on double skis this year. Logan and Payton both love being outside and playing in the water. Chris was able to be there with us for a couple of days which was really nice. It is so nice at the lake it is hard to leave, but it gives us something to look forward to next year.
In June the kids and I went on trip to Las Vegas with my parents. It was so much fun the kids loved seeing everything there. The boys loved the Tournament of Kings show, but I think Jaxson's trip highlight was swimming with the sharks. He thought it was so great that he got to go on a waterslide that went through the shark tank. It was a great trip we all had so much fun so thanks mom and dad for another great trip.
