Let Summer Begin!

Darren's work sponsored the Mud Volleyball Tournament this year at Ogden Days. He even got to participate... and wow was it muddy! It was fun to see him play, since he has no idea how to play volleyball. Our first date was playing volleyball, and lets just say that is not the reason I married him! But to my surprise he did quite well. (it must have been the mud!)

Darren setting up his teammate for a spike!
Now this is my favorite picture! You see that leg stickin' out there in the bottom right of the picture?... That is Darren's foot! And the big splash of mud...Well that is him! Way to take one for the team Darren! When Breanne saw her daddy fall into the water she got a bit worried and yelled, "Daddy.. You 'kay?"
Needless to say they didn't win the tournament.. it was double elimination and they were eliminated on they're 2nd game. But wow was it fun to watch! Darren was having so much fun in the mud that he took a quick little swim before exiting the game.
Breanne was dying to ride the horsey, so we indulged her.. Wow 3 bucks a ride! I am sure glad we just have the 1 kid or we would have had to taken out a loan for the carnival.

Yup, you got it another 3 bucks! But she was being such a good girl and having such a fun time that we couldn't resist! She wanted to go on the big rides but we had to draw the line. I think she will have lots of fun at carnivals to come! This was just a mini preview to the State Fair and Lagoon. I think she is like her Daddy... a thrill seeker. She definitely didn't get that from me.

WET But FUN Weekend...

We went to the Car Show in Bountiful on Saturday. We didn't get too wet, but it was kind of brisk. This is the car Darren wants. It was even for sale.... anyone have 18 grand they wanna give us? Darren loves old hot rods, but he will have to stick to making little models for now!
Our Sweet Breanne eating a carmel apple. Breanne came down with pink eye on Saturday, but thanks to Dr. Uncle Dave he was able to diagnose it at our family party that afternoon and call in a Rx for it right away.. Thanks Dave!
Our not-so-old camera died a week ago.. and with 2 cute people like this in my family I had to go get a new one quick, so we took lots of fun pictures over the weekend. Breanne loves piggy back rides from her daddy!
Breanne is a crazy nut!! There was an 18 wheeler there and she loved to run from the front of the truck to the back and jump of into Darren's arm.... without even any hesitation. Ohh the blind faith of a sweet child that trusts daddy will catch her everytime! The day ended with a yummy treat of chocolate pudding. Breanne... smell like pudding?!?

Six Year's later...

So... It's been 6 years since we've said 'I Do'. And like a roller coaster, there has been lots of ups and downs. But it's been a ride that I have enjoyed, and can't wait for the next turn! I just wanted to give a quick synopsis of the six fun filled years:

-We have been living in our home in Clinton, Utah for 5 of those 6 years.

-We both have our degrees (mine in hospital admin./radiology, and Darren's in Long-term Health Administration.) Darren is thinking about getting his Master's in the near future.

-Darren manages Skyline and Grandview Clinics for Ogden Clinic.

-I am fortunate enough to get to be at home with our sweet Breanne. I only work 2 days a month to keep my license at Mckay Dee Hospital.

-The happiest part (and most stressful) is our Beautiful "not so baby any more" Baby Girl Breanne. She is almost 2 1/2 years old and reminds us of that everyday. We both are crazy about her and love to watch her grow.

-We both look forward to buying a bigger home and adding to our family.. (No this is NOT an announcement!)

-Darren is an elders quorum teacher in our ward and I am the 2nd counselor in the primary. We both enjoy our callings and love our neighborhood.

-We are planning on camping lots this summer and creating many fun memories with our little family.

-We got a new addition to our family at Easter this year... A fluffy white and brown bunny named Bell that Breanne absolutely loves! That makes 2 animals: a beta and a bunny... Plenty for me!

-Breanne loves to go for bike rides with us and take apples to feed any horse that she can see.

-We love living close to family and enjoy doing things with them often.

-So to sum it all up, like all little families things get crazy, but we are loving this time in our lives and can't believe how fast 6 years have gone by! We look forward to 6 more, and 6 more, and 6 more...etc!

-Thanks for reading about us!