David and Shalee

On August 15th David and Shalee got married in the Salt Lake Temple. We had to be at the temple by 7:10 in the morning which was not an easy feat, but it was made much harder by the fact that the only person we had to watch our kids was Angie and she wanted to do it at the temple. It did not make for happy kids since they usually don't even wake up until 8 or later.

The ceremony was of course great. I loved their sealer and his advice.

It was raining and cold (60's) so all 3 kids wanted to be held the whole time during pictures (remember- not happy kids!) so I didn't get any pictures at the temple.

After we went to a luncheon at a church in my parent's stake which was very nice.

Then that evening they had a reception in my parent's yard. Luckily it had stopped raining and was a really nice night. My parents have an amazing yard and I always wanted to have my reception in their yard, but we didn't think our guests would appreciate that in December. My mom made probably 10 or more varieties of yummy cupcakes and they had fruit for their refreshments. I thought it turned out really nice and was beautiful. We are so excited Shalee is a member of our family now! It was a great day except for my kids not getting a nap. We left about 10 and they were asleep right after we got in the car. I don't think they have ever been so exhausted.

The pictures are kind of of random things:
All of their nephews on both sides
My little studs with their mom

Zack and Austin
The reception
Zack
Neal
Austin
The cute and happy couple

Pineview

Our trip to Jackson Hole this week got canceled because my brother got married yesterday so Monday the whole family minus my brother-in-law Matt went to Pineview for a few hours. We had a lot of fun playing on the beach and in the water.

Austin and Zack DID NOT like the feel of the sand on their feet and they didn't want to get in the water at all. After about 30 minutes Zack warmed up to the sand and the water. It took Austin a good 1 1/2 hours to decide it was okay. And of course about 30 minutes before we left they decided that they loved it and threw fits when it was time to go.
Steve brought up his kayak so we all got to take advantage and take it for a paddle. It was a lot of fun, but I hope that me and Aaron's ability to paddle together isn't indicative of the quality of our marriage because we couldn't go in a straight line.
Michelle and Zack
David had just tackled my dad in to the water. Time for payback!
My mom, Austin, Zack, and Angie
Me and Zack
My dad and Gavin

Splash Pad

A little over a week ago for another one of our family activities we went to the South Ogden Splash Pad. Austin and Zack love to swim so we thought they would have a blast. They just stood on the outside watching everyone else.
So being the good parents that we are we made fools of ourselves trying to get them to play.
Then they finally decided they would play with the small fountains, but nothing else. Oh well, as long as they had fun; that's all that matters.
Austin on the left, Zack on the right
Being cute, hiding from the sun. I can't wait until he's old enough for sunscreen.
Zack, Austin
Zack
Austin
I had to put Gavin and his cuteness on here so please disregard the lady holding him.

Matt, Michelle, and Daxton

Matt and Michelle were sealed to each other and to Daxton on Saturday. It was Daxton's 3rd birthday and I know Daxton couldn't have asked for a better birthday present than that. It was an AMAZING day! I have never felt the spirit so strong in the temple and I know that there were many there from the other side. I am so proud of Matt and Michelle and all they have gone through to get to this point. They have been such good examples to me and to everyone else. I'm especially grateful for the gospel and for the chance we have to be with our families for eternity.
Dave (he was the proxy), Michelle, and Matt
The siblings
After we went to a park and had a picnic. It was a really hot day so it of course turned in to a big water fight. I didn't get any pictures though because I was too busy having fun. It was such a great day!