1st Annual Douglas and Beth Crosland Reunion

The last weekend in June we had a family reunion. This is the first reunion we have had with my dad's siblings. Both of my grandparents (my dad's parents) have passed away, it is important that we stay close as a family so my mom put together a reunion. My dad has three siblings an older sister, a younger brother still living and a younger sister who passed away in Decemeber. We had the reunion in Fillmore at the park and had so much fun and of course ate way too much.

We had a bouncy slide and bounce house..

Took close up pictures of each other..

Played with all the goodies they collection from the Fish Pond.. Had a little wrestling match..
Played water games and had an egg toss..

Ready...
Set..
Go...

Had a delicious lunch...

Enjoyed time in the shade...

Went for Donkey rides...

Ended with sharing memories of Grandpa & Grandma...

LOVE this girl...

Yes she still sleeps with and carries around her blue hippo. She has two of them now incase one is missing. She is looking more like Mark everyday!

BBQ with Mark's co-workers

We hosted a BBQ for some of Mark's co-workers. A couple of them left IMC to start medical school back east. So before they took off they got together for a BBQ. There were others that came but didn't stick around for pictures.....since we didn't get the camera out until the end of the night (my bad). Mark really enjoys his job and his co-workers for the most part!! It makes it so much more enjoyable to go to work and get along with others you work with for 10 straight hours. Just a side note Tali LOVES to have Marks coworkers over because apparently she is going to marry one of them...too funny!

Tali's Preschool Graduation

I don't know what was wrong with my camera this night but the quality of these pictures are terrible and so I didn't take very many. Tali has loved preschool this last year and will be going back again in September. She made lots of new friends and learned many things including how to write her name. Miss Katie did such a good job with the graduation I wish I had taken more pictures. You know as soon as Tali's fingers go to her mouth she is nervous! The class sang lots of cute songs that they had learned throughout the year and everyone had a speaking part. Tali can't wait for school to start again!!

Ready for church..

Getting ready for church proves to be such a challenge, especially on the Sundays that Mark works. I would rather just stay home on those days than fight with the two divas to get them ready and out the door, but then I would feel bad! Tali LOVES her primary class and her teachers, Kenya HATES nursery. Kenya stays with me and most the time is very disruptive so we spend our time in the hallway while Tali is enjoying her class.

WAY Behind...

I am way behind on blogging....enjoy then next four posts with more to come shortly!!! I am determined to get caught up. We have had a fun and busy summer!!

Bruin Bash at SLCC

Mark and I took the girls to the Bruin Bash at SLCC. They had a ton of fun things for the kids and the best part was that it was all free. The girls got balloon hats made, played in the jumpers, ate cotton candy, popcorn & hot dogs, & listened to the live bands. All ready to go...

Weekend in Fillmore

We went to Fillmore for the weekend in April to celebrate my dad's birthday. The girls LOVE Fillmore and hanging out with all their cousins.

My dad & sister (always texting)
Hailey & Tali cheesing it!!

Spring Soccer....

We signed Tali up for spring soccer this year. She was so excited to play, but the excitement didn't last long. Once we got to the field she didn't want anything to do with it. Her coach was awesome..holding her hand the whole time while out on the field. Maybe next year she won't be so shy and learn to enjoy it!! Kenya on the other hand we couldn't keep off the field she wanted to play more than Tali and of course wanted in on all the treats....

Decorating Easter Eggs

The girls and I decorated easter eggs with Tali's neighbor friend Madi. I thought that Kenya was old enough this year to just dip the eggs and wait, but that was not the case!! She ended up with more dye on her clothes and arms than any of her eggs did! They turned out cute and we were eating hard boiled eggs for days.

Kenya turns 2!!

I am once again a little behind on posting! Kenya turned 2 on January 30th!! She is so much fun, although she can be a little stincker at times. She torments Tali to no end, loves to bite HARD, but can give the sweetest kisses!! We had a birthday party for her and invited our families and close friends. My mom had made her a jungle cake and we played pin the nose on the lion. She was spoiled with gifts!
Tali had to help with the gifts!
Here are Kenya's stats from her well-child check:
Weight: 30 pounds 4 ounces
Height: 34 3/4 inches
As you can tell she is growing VERY well!! She looks just like her dad and we love every inch of her!!

Tracy's Wedding...

Tracy, one of my roommates from Dixie got hitched on January 23rd. She looked beautiful and so happy! Mark was working so I ended up going with the girls and met Niki and Kelli there. Tali was in awe of Tracy the whole time thinking she was a real princess in her dress!! We wish you all the best in your new adventures!!

Kenya giving loves to Kennedy

Tali & Kenya LOVE baby Kennedy

Happy Birthday to Kadee!

Tali & Kenya's cousin Kadee turned two on January 27th just three days before Kenya turned two!! Aunty Missa & Uncle John had a fabulous party for her at Jumpin Jacks in Springville. Tali & Kenya had a blast playing with all their counsins and going crazy on the slides. I had quite the workout carrying Kenya up to the top of the slides, it was well worth it except for the missing skin on my elbow that still hasn't healed!! Just for the record to my sister Cheryl, I totally kicked your butt on the obstacle course...until next time I am #1!!Kenya, Hailey, Kadee, & Tali
The Birthday Girl!