24th of July

Foam day in Lehi. They just started this last year. It is a very popular thing to do on the 24th. Here are the kids on the fire truck that was shooting the foam. Gavin, Ty, Wilson and Hayden sat on the end of it. Kenzie, Hayden, Shawnee, Ty, Cortlyn and Kate on the fire truck. As you can see from the foam on Ty that he had a great time. WE got him goggles to put on his eyes. He never did put them on his eyes.

This foam was awesome. It is the foam that they use when they put out the fires on an accident if the car starts on fire. It was up to your knees and then they would go around shooting it in the crowd. The kids were throwing it around, jumping in it and even sliding in it. Hayden really didn't get in the foam he was more of a spectator but loved watching and taking care of Kenzie, who did not like the foam at all. I put her down to stand and she immediately wanted me to pick her up.

I love this picture of the girls. Kate, Cortlyn and Shawnee are posing for the picture. BAM!!!! They never saw it coming. They were covered in foam. hahahaha

Ty was laying down in it and throwing it on me. He would wipe his eyes off on my shorts. Maybe he should have used the goggles. That is what they are for.

Me, Ty and Kenzie in the foam. As you can tell Ty is covered and we are about to get it from behind. Good thing I was paying attention and dodged that one. What a fun holiday we had. We ended it with a bbq with the fam. Homemade oreo ice cream and donuts. Yum love homemade ice cream it is not summer until you have had some. Then we shot up fireworks at the house with Jason, Amy and family and Gr. & Gr. Wilson. So much fun..

Summer so FAR

WOW! We have been a crazy little family this summer. We have been alot of places plus driving kids everywhere that they need to be. We just got back from Whitney Reservoir. This is the camp site we were at. We had our own pond with a couple of beavers,a mother duck and her little ducks 5. We even had a moose that ran by the side of the trailer one evening. The kids were a mess but they had a great time and want to go back.

Shawnee and Hayden rowing the boat out on the reservoir. Hayden is pointing at her saying "Quit goofing off and lets get back to shore." It took them about 45 minutes to get back to the shore.

Cortlyn was brave enough to go all the way in the water. It was a little cold but you got use to it after a little while. The water was so nice. We all got in and went for a little swim. So refreshing!

Ty and Gavin in the water. Ty didn't go any farther than that. He is not a big fan of water.

Kenzie on the other hand LOVES the water. She was playing in the water and eating the mud. Yes she ate the mud. She was so dirty that we had to go clean her off before we headed back. She didn't want to leave. Good thing we went swimming the next day.

Cortlyn hula hooping. She was the champ at this. She went 15 minutes hula hooping with out stopping. She can walk around while doing this and can even do 3 hoops at a time. Maybe we can sign her up for the circus.

Ty was not so good at this. But at least he tried. You got to love the gangsta look with the white glasses and the visor.

Shawnee just being Shawnee. Don't ask me where we got her. These are her 3-d glasses that she got and popped the lens out. What a GOOF!!!

Next adventure was Shawnee went to BDT camp. Which is Basic Dance Training. She is on the drill team. The team goes every year to learn a couple of dances for the year. She had a great time and got to know her team a little bit better. They do a drill down competition. Which is you have to follow the commands that they are calling out and move exactly the way they say. She was top 10 out of over 50 girls. So proud I must say. She is only a freshman. Way to go Shawnee.

This is her team. They received 5 different awards. The best one was most improved team. Way to go Westlake Storm. YOU ROCK!!!!

For the 4th of July we went down to the cabin in Mt. Pleasant. But first Hayden got his braces off after 3 years and doesn't he look so handsome with that smile of his!

Ty wanted his face painted. He loves spider man. The lady was nice enough to put the web on his hand. He was going around shooting his web. It was so cute. Love this kid. He cracks me up.

Cortlyn wanted a fairy painted on her face. A very patriotic fairy but super cute.

The whole fam damily in there 4th of July attire. Brad is such a goof. I guess I know where Shawnee gets it now.

Me and Brad took the kids to the Highland water park. For FHE one night and the kids loved it. The weather was perfect and we all got wet and were very refreshed after. We stopped to get a snowie on the way home. What a nice FHE.

Hayden this summer also went to scout camp at Camp Loll in Wyoming for a week. He had a great time except for the mosquitoes he was covered. The mosquitoes were bad. Everyone had over 20 or more bits. He passed off 2 merit badges. Nice job Hayden.

HEY BATTER, BATTER

Whoa Nellie, rotated to far around. At least you made contact with the ball. Good job Buddie

SWING!!!!!! Love the facial.

He is in the stance, ready for the ball. Come on already, Aaron throw me the ball.

So you need to scroll from the bottom to the top to get the whole picture. We were at my dads the other day and they were playing baseball. TY was having a ball. So we had to get the camera out and take a few shoots. He did awesome. Guess I better get him in a little league some where. He is a natural. I love this first picture. He is biting his little lip trying to concentrate.

Summer fun

Me and my neighbor Julie took the kids up to Tibble Fork for a little picnic since both the dads where out of town for the night. WE had so much fun. The kids played in the water and stopped long enough to poise for a picture. Isn't Cortlyn so cute.

My neighbor and her girls Lauren and Kate, With Shawnee, Cortlyn, TY and Kenzie. Eating out yummy dinner picnic. Ty was wanting to push Kenzie in her stroller. I didn't let him go to far.

Kenize what a Doll!

Shawnee a beautiful young woman!

The kids with Timpanogos behind them. SO pretty. They thought that the water was so cool running down the dam. They wanted to ride down it.

Cortlyn, Lauren and Kate all braved the freezing water. They had a blast walking back and forth in the little stream. Ty took his shoes off but put one toe in and had a fit. We put his shoes back on and he was content throwing rocks. Kenzie on the other hand loved playing in the water. I took her shoes off and she was practically running into the water. She has no fear what so ever.

SUMMER FUN

The kids were begging to get wet. So out to the tramp they go. It was finally good enough weather that they could. It has been a crazy spring/summer around here. Very cold and rainy.
Gotta love Ty hand around his big brothers neck. So SWEET!!

Shawnee thought that she could take her brother down. Nice try thought. He can definitely stand his ground. She tried three different times and still she couldn't do it. Give up Girl.

Cortlyn wanted to sit and have the cold water hit her and sit for as long as she could. She didn't make it but 30 seconds. The water was pretty chilly.

Kenzie LOVES the water. She doesn't care if it is freezing cold outside or not. She wants to play in the water and she always has her mouth open so she can drink it. I love when the water hits her hair it looks like dew drops on the grass in the morning.

Ty was getting in on the hole in the hose water sprinkler. He loves the water to as long as it doesn't get in his eyes. So fun at these ages. So glad that maybe summer is finally here and the kids can enjoy the outdoors a little more. I took the kids to the park and Kenzie climbed up the stairs and went down the little slide all by herself. You would have thought that she was this little independent person. She thought that was the neatest thing to do. We were there an hour and that is all that she did. This girl has no fear.

Wayne Martin Bateman

Wayne Martin Bateman 1914 ~ 2010 Loving Husband, Father, Grand-father and Great-GrandfatherWayne Martin Bateman, 95, passed away June 7, 2010 in the home of his daughter Mary McDonald in Meridian, Idaho, causes incident to age. Wayne was born October 15, 1914 to Royal James Bateman and Maude Elizabeth Brown in Murray, Utah. He was one of eight children. Wayne was always tall and thin for his age. He graduated from Jordan High School in 1934. He injured his arm in an elevator door while working as an elevator operator. As a result of this incident, and through great determination, he learned to write and use his left hand. This was one of the most difficult challenges he had to overcome. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many callings. Met his sweetheart and married Fern Dansie on August 28, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married by Harold B. Lee. They have celebrated 64 years of marriage. For those who knew Wayne, he was the world's greatest gardener. He could grow the largest dahlias, the most beautiful roses, and the tastiest vegetables. His yard was his showpiece. He worked at I & M Furniture for over 30 years as their top salesman. He then worked for RC Willey for a short time and then due to back problems retired at the age of 55. He then remodeled his home and the homes of his family members. He was a natural interior designer. Wayne always had a faithful dog by his side and loved all animals. We would like to thank Melissa Smith, Wayne's home health nurse whom he loved. He couldn't leave this earth without his last shave and kiss from her. We would also like to thank Mary and Tory McDonald for the special care and love shown to Wayne over the last three years. Wayne is survived by his wife, Fern; sister, Dorothy (Lyle) Hurst, six children, Karen (Greg) Cook, Stan (Debby), Pamela (Steve) Lehman, Richard (Debbie), Garth (Machelle), and Mary (Tory) McDonald; 29 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren and three more on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Alden, Clell, Kenneth, Grace, Melba and Leila. Marie Bateman (daughter-in-law), and Preslie Quinn (great-grand-daughter). Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Garden Park Ward, 1150 East Yale Ave (1087 So), Salt Lake City. Family and friends can visit from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment: Murray City Cemetery. Tributes and messages can be sent to Wayne's family at: www.holbrookmortuary.com

Update

This women had a birthday yesterday on the 6th on June. Brad's grandma Joyce Turner. What a wonderful women this lady is. She has been there for my kids and goes above and beyond. She has some health problems and we hope she sticks around for a very long time. I wanted to get a picture of her to remember her by. You just never know when you might lose a loved one. WE LOVE YOU Grandma Turner. We hope you had the best birthday ever!!!

Ty and Hayden got new beds. Rob made this bed for them and they love it. It has drawers on the side where the stairs are. SO NICE!!!! Now it really opens up the room. I will show you a picture once the room is totally mucked out and looking clean once again.

Memorial weekend. We headed down to the cabin for a day and of course the kids love the ranger rides that Hayden and Shawnee give them. What a nice day it was. Love the sunshine.

Hayden's 6th grade graduation party at the park with all the kids from school. These are his friends left to right Tristen Yates, Jared Heer, Parker Smith, Ethan Issacson and of course Hayden. These boys do pretty much everything together. Can't wait (Yes I can wait it will come to fast) to see what they will look like when they graduate from High School. What a great group of boys.