Show Low summer fun consisted of....

Clayton turned 7- he got to go to scout camp with Laun

b-day meal - chicken crescent rollups, beets, corn & rolls

b-day cake- carrot cake w/ cream cheese frosting & ice cream

One of his presents was a tarantula- lucky me:)

The pinsgower:

You can see Marlee in her carseat sticking out- she loves taking rides

Marlee "driving" the ranger

some of Jared's family

Jared posing with me & Marlee

Uncle John & Port on the 4 wheeler

After riding we went to a tall look out tower

All the Hall cousins, minus Allissa who was getting her head stitched up

Enjoying the weather . . .

Fishing trip- minus the fish

Kalli watching the ducks

showing off their frogs (Port, Clay & Allissa)

getting muddy

best & only catch of the day

Marlee's 1st time on a boat

Great day- no fish were caught but the kids had a great time catching frogs, getting muddy & going for a boat ride.





Mallows...

Marlee loves marshmallows

Hall family making smores

These are the biggest Mallows I have ever seen

Porter was a sticky mess

Marlee with Laun in the garden

Marlee meet horse, horse meet Marlee:

Meeting the horse

Sitting on the horse

Already looking like a pro

All smiles

Marlee turned 6 months old today. People keep asking me if she is sitting up on her own yet & my response is of course not- she gets held 24/7! When you lay her down she does sit ups, so I am pretty sure she has a six pack by now. She recently has been getting in the crawl position & she scoots & rolls a lot. She has learned how to say "Da Da" & loves to smile. She loves her brothers & they are very good at making her laugh. She has been giving her Daddy & Mommy lots of good slobbery kisses lately. She has learned how to yank the flowers off of her headband & throw them on the floor- great. Doesn't she realize that I have waited a long time to get a little girl? She adds so much joy to our lives. Her smile is amazing & she is so happy. We are so blessed to have her as part of our family.

Jonny's back!!!!

On wednesday the 8th, Laun's youngest brother Jonathan came home from his mission (he went to Russia). Most of the Hall family was at the airport to see him arrive. It is so good to have him back & I am pretty sure that he is even taller then when he left 2 years ago. Welcome back Jonny- we love you!!!

Happy fourth

Marlee really focused on the fireworks


I made my favorite Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Marlee got her toes painted- It takes 2 people, 1 to paint & 1 to hold her still.


Swinging with her Daddy

We had a good 4th of July in ShowLow with Laun's family. We went to the parade, had a bbq at Jennette's house & watched fireworks. Marlee actually watched the fireworks- it was so cute seeing her concentrate & looking so serious. The cousins enjoyed being together this weekend & catching toads & frogs.
I am especially thankful for our freedom & those who fight to protect it.

Thinking about Cooper..

Last night Laun & I went to the temple. Every time I go there I think about Coop so much. I am so excited to see him again but I need to be patient. I try to imagine what that day will be like. I think it will be so exciting that it will melt away all of the saddness I have ever felt. I need to be better at loving each day for what it is. I need to hold my children more & be kind & soft spoken. I have really enjoyed Marlee. She is a sweet baby & we can't help but to spoil her. I am so glad that she is in my life, I love babies. I want to be a great mom who has fun with my kids. I want to give Laun & my kids the best me I can be.

Father's Day & goats

I am so thankful for Laun. He is such a wonderful husband & father. He is such a blessing to our family. I love him & I am so happy that we can share eternity together. I am also thankful for my Dad & all that he has done for me. I feel grateful to be surronded by men that hold the priesthood.
We got together with Laun's family for dinner. Jared smoked ribs & I made a really rich chocolate cake. It has been so nice to be able to visit with family this summer.
On a side note, Laun got the boys goats & they named them smores & spots.

What we have been up to lately..

-My sister Rachel got married to Brandon Johnston in the Mesa, AZ temple. We had a good time at their wedding, lunch in & reception. It was nice seeing so many friends & family.
-We have gone to 7 mile several times for Laun to help roundup cattle & brand them. We have enjoyed riding on the pensgower, ranger & swimming in the water.
-We will be at the Larsens house in ShowLow for most of the summer, since Laun is working here. It has been nice to be around the Hall family.
-We went to the Turley family reunion in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with my parents & my siblings families. We went to Yellowstone & saw Old Faithful, geysers, mud volcanos & lots of animals. Some of the animals we saw were moose, elk, deer, antelope, a grizzly bear, black bears, bald eagles, etc. We went on the Alpine slide/ski lift & a tram that takes you all way to the top of the mountain. We had fun playing games & visiting with family. On the way home some of us stopped by Peppridge farms & Caspers for treats. Then we went to dinner at Tucanos with Richard's family. We stayed the night at Brandon & Mary's house before heading back to ShowLow.
-Marlee ate real food for the first time, a piece of banana & loved it.
-We had a Hall dinner with some of Laun's uncles & we also had a Hall fhe & dinner at Ryan & Kami's house.
-Marlee got her toes painted for the first time (pink) & it looks very cute!

Some cute one's of Marlee this summer...

My sister Laura had fun doing Marlee's hair one night:

Marlee visiting Grandpa Mike & Cooper's headstones...