Sporting a new set of wheels!!!

We have been looking for months for a new car. Its been a grueling process, I didnt enjoy it at all!!! I have never had a task that difficult. I know...I know....I am totally picky! Right price, safety, gas mileage, mileage, age, location, looks.....

The hunt is finally over.....Subaru won

Tah dah!!! 

Congrats Morgan! Keep up the straight A's we are so very proud of you. 

I am grateful I dont have to go through the car buying process for another 15 months...then....its Noodles turn! UGGGG 

Peace, Love, Cheers......Brenda and Dean

Kaylee turns SIX........

I love spending time with this little girl, she has the most amazing personality and an old soul. She is helpful, sweet, full of love and energy... she never stops! Watching her grow up is pretty cool.....I am so blessed to be part of her life. Little Pumpkin......she is awesome. 

So little Miss Kaylee, Little Miss Sassy pants, Little Miss Bossy Britches, Pumpkin pie Miss Muffitt, whatever we choose to call her during that day....Turned six and it was so much fun! It is very possible I smiled more than the kids did..it was that cool.  

We picked her up from school and took her to the Cheesecake Factory for her birthday dinner. She was all sorts of down to party! Just kidding...she was so tuckered out, we were grateful she wasnt on birthday burn out. Dinner was fabulous and she felt like she was at a castle....she and Ryker kept saying "I wish this was our house". Doesnt take much to impress a six and a three year old! 

We had Cheesecake...dont giggle at my idea of Bday cake... We knew how tired the trolls would be, hence the personalized cheesecake...still so very cute!

Check out how big Little Man is getting. Whoa...

We chose to do something so super cool. We took Kaylee out of school on Friday and took her and her little friend Tyla to the CIRCUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best Birthday ever....I want one! 

We took the train up to the city...did I say it was cool yet? It was so cool......Is cool even cool to say anymore? I guess I dont really know whats cool...except for the CIRCUS! Its cool, I dont care how old or young you are...Its really cool.

Dean is pretty cool to, he is trooper cool

A smattering of photos!!!! Just check it out

This picture will be saved for future girlfriends...and I am not talking about Dean.

We had a great day together, I am positive Pumpkin had an amazing Birthday! 

Peace, Love, Cheers...... Brenda and Dean

Feeling the season change

I am spending my Labor Day cleaning up the mess we made over the weekend. Dean and I spent the weekend at the North end of the Uintas hiking Henrys Fork. I have blisters on both heals, my pinky toe and I can hardly move my legs. The throbbing in my feet is totally worth it!!! We spent two days in the rain with our sweet doggies...The fresh air and scenery ground me, the dirtier you get....the better.

Making Breakfast and staying dry.

Meet the new addition to our family (yes we are crazy) Freyja. She is a Lab/Dane mix and we love her already. She is 14 weeks and has the greatest personality.

Freyja and Ranger at Alligator lake 3 miles up the trail.......all tuckered out!!! Freyja did so well for her first trip. 

Incredible view! Alligator Lake, taking a few minutes for a snack. I forgot all the condiments and silverware so we ate lettuce with ham and cheese. We picked up some chocolate at REI and topped it with Almond Butter......divine! Needless to say we have a new appreciation for the natural flavors of food and totally fine eating every meal with our fingers. 

Henry's Fork River....the leaves are already changing. 

Dean and the Dogs on the trail. It started pouring rain right after this picture. Thank you Stoic wear for keeping us dry!!!!

 We have had so many amazing adventures this summer. I hate to see it coming to a close and hope to be able to enjoy the boat and one last hike/camping trip. 

Making Memories.....................

Bear Lake trip last month. I had the hardest time choosing pictures to post, there are so many good ones. We stayed at the KOA and it was a blast. I never thought a KOA could be  that much fun. We were minutes away from the Marina where we had the boat docked. There was a pool, play ground, community kitchen, store, mini golf course....and on and on.....I would do it again in a heart beat! In fact I looked into reserving a slip for the boat and there is a seven year waiting list, its that cool.

Kaylee hanging with the boys playing yard games.

Ryker on the jumping thinger....

Kaylee on the jumpy thinger......

She is so cute.....I just love this little girl. 

Morgan, what an amazing child....I am so lucky he is mine....I am so grateful for him. Mistakes...trouble and all...my kids are my world. 

Priceless!

How awesome is he! Caleb is so much fun to be with!!! 

Kaylee about to be dunked by Caleb on North beach.....so much fun making sand castles and playing with the kids. 

Boys!!!!! 

Ryker....spent quite a bit of time in the water being an Alligator. 

Ranger and Freyja.......(Notice the Alligators in the back ground). 

Me and my boys...seriously......how could it get any better than this. 

Notice the smirk on Deans face? Thats the smirk saying "Hang on for dear life Morgan, I will dump you".  Nice work Captain Dean!

Ryker enjoyed Captaining the boat with his Daddy. 

We were able to spend so much time together eating fabulous food, hours of boating, swimming.....talking...playing.... We made some very good memories together. 

As the season comes to a close we are looking forward to fall and winter. Kayleann will be six this month, Morgan will have his drivers license........the snow be be closer to flying.....calm down boys calm down......I will have to suck it up and winterize the toys. the boys are so excited we have already been to the Canyons Ski Resort to pick up seasons passes. 

Hope to see the family soon!!!! Peace, Love, Cheers, Brenda......and Dean

Morgonzo turns 17 & A Jolly Holiday with Mary & The best surprise ever!

Deans mother Mary Kay came last Tuesday and spent the week with us. We had so much fun, it was never ending with so many wonderful adventures!! Getting to know Mary was simply amazing. I knew we were going to get along just fine when she saw me drinking a beer and said "where is mine!". At that point........it was mandatory I had to introduce her to the beer fridge! Yes It was a jolly holiday with Mary, and we were jolly.

We celebrated Morgans 17th Bday.....whoa.....I have a 17 year old...whoa. He spent the day at Seven Peaks with Caleb and his friend Rebecca. I was working, transporting teenagers and pretending I was Superwomen!!! Emphasis on the pretending. I realized half way through the day It wasnt happening. I ordered dinner and picked up a cake from Costco rather than making the three layer Stout Cake I had my heart set on.

Morgan did allow us to torture him and sing Happy Birthday as loud and obnoxious as we could. Thanks Mo!

Costco to the rescue! Delish!!!!

The little ones had the pleasure of introducing their Nana to a day at the Zoo. It really is a great experience however...exhausting...Mary made it through the day without a fight (maybe).

I wont say......but it is possible this is the place an altercation with a fellow Zooer and Mary could or couldnt have happened....Regardless she elbowed her way through to spoil Ryker and Kaylee.

By far one of the children's favorite places at the Zoo....the Polar Bear!!! We heart him. 

Another favorite....the Seals. There is nothing better than a visit to the Zoo through the eyes of a child. Simple........and amazing. 

Saturday we all went boating . You cant top a warm day, the water, bloody Mary's with Mary, time with my family........or wait....can you?

I pulled the boat up to the dock, tied up and look who we found.....or rather who found us. I couldnt believe my eyes, how could a perfect day become even more perfect???? Add Houstin. I am blessed and someone is making sure of it. 

It was so fun having him and Dominic on the boat for the day. 

They rode the tube, Wakeboard and knee board. Houstin hasnt done it in years but of course, he popped right out of the water. 

Even though the kids are in swimming lessons they still have to a fear of the water. Ryker was hesitant but grinning from ear to ear once he got on with his Daddy (okay so we forced him and was crying until the boat got going...then the smiles came).

Mom came with Piper and Roxy. They loved the boat along with Ranger Dog.

Totally in my element. I just love boating!

We had an incredible time together. Mary you will be proud to hear, I cleaned out three drawers in the kitchen and Dean has finally agreed to a housekeeper if she is French and wears a uniform....Eh? 

We leave for Bear Lake in a few weeks with the kids and so very excited. Wish you were coming sister.

Peace......Love.....Cheers.....Bren

Savoring the sunshine

Fourth of July we hit the lake for the first time this season. By the time we got the boat on the water after dealing with all the lovely set backs a boat typically has to offer I was exhausted!!! Only to be renewed by seeing the smile on Deans face.......listening to the boys wild laughter as they rode the tube, the refreshing water, the comforting pleasure of time with friends and the hot sun toasting my skin...ahhhh....yeah! Divine! Its okay that Dean didnt get in the water  and Morgan found himself in the fetal position at the front of the boat sea sick....its all good. 

I see happiness! 

Sherry, Brit, Bailey and Aspen, we love spending time with the Percell's

Dean and I took off a few weekends ago, I find we are taking off as much as we can lately. Work for me has been very overwhelming and it doesnt help that my office is at home! I cant get mad and stomp off to make a point to the boss. Not that I would do that anyway but it sounds cool. Getting away as often as possible really helps my sanity. 

We ran off....like a couple with no responsibility.....in a general direction with a deck of cards and a cooler full of booze! Oh...and our dog.

Ranger Danger

We took off to the Uintas and drove back into the middle of no where...Lilly Lake. Ranger was loving playing fetch (or fatch as Ryker would say).  

Loved spending time with Dean in the woods. We have a great time especially when we dont have to worry about kids. Sometimes it feels like we have a zillion of them! 

We left the city to get out of the smoke from all the fires only to find out, there was a fire south of us. We werent allowed a camp fire and there was nasty smoke in the air but it was still gorgeous. We camped right on the edge of a meadow. 

We were blessed to spend time with my nephews Brogan and Brig....Oh so much fun!! Ryker and Brogan entertained each other while Kayleann and I played mom to Brig. I have to say....it was pretty dang cute to watch Dean with a baby....

We did a very daring thing and took them ALL to the zoo. Brogan, Kaylee and Ryker hitched a ride in the wagon while Brig was in the baby pack on my back...oh lord that is hard regardless of their weight! It was perfect! We made it to have lunch in front of the seal, walked around for about 10 minutes, bought them a prize and left. The timing was impeccable! As we were walking up the hill (that felt like a mountain) the tears started.......by the time we hit the freeway half the passengers in the truck were crashed out. Good day! 

Kaylee in front of the Seal exhibit

Ryker giggled every time the Seal went past

Brogan sat patiently waiting for another swim by. 

Brig chillin in the baby pack with sweet potato's all over his face. Adorable!!!!!

I wish I had pictures of Morgan and Caleb to share but of course they have been a little scarce lately with it being summer. Morgan is almost done with drivers ed and we are currently shopping for a car. Caleb has been working like a dog every day with his buddies for a landscaping company. He is so fit and tan! Its going to be a very busy week! The little ones start swimming lessons tomorrow, Mary Kay will be here on Wednesday and Morgan will be 17 on Thursday! Mom is in Colorado until Saturday having a blast with the fam. 

As always.....every day is an adventure here at Lake Mountain! 

Peace......Love....Cheers....Bren