Dixie Rodeo Roundup

The Lion's Club put on quite the rodeo here in town and all the elementary kids get involved in it! They have a family night and all! Joshua's kindergarten class went all out on decorations for the roundup. Isn't he just a cutie!?!

Brooklyn 11 months old

At 11 months this little one is much more mobile! She stands up on her own. Claps for everything she thinks is great and is still all smiles. Brooklyn has gotten much more daring as of late. She climbs the stairs, ladders, couches and people. Brooklyn has quite the fondness for her great Grandparents and visits them on a regular basis. She loves to get Grandma all riled up. Brooklyn is starting to push limits a little more each day. She enjoys going on walks with Mommy in the mornings and jabbers during their trip. Brooklyn is very inquisitive and loves to explore new things. She is also quite friendly and visits with anyone who talks to her. It is fun to see her develop so much!

Pine View Stake Birthday Celebration

Our stake had a birthday celebration including a chili cookoff including a large potluck of side dishes and entertainment to boot! We spent some time playing at the park after helping with the cleanup. The kids loved burying each other in the sand and playing a little football in the dark.    

Just hanging around

 

Kids do some rather silly things sometimes!

faux hawks not mohawks

The boys are very into faux hawks and decided to make one on Brooklyn. She's such a good sport. Silly brothers!!! At least they want to share in the fun, right?!?

Madison Claire Bonewell

 

Our newest family member, Madison Claire, joined the Bonewell crew this morning! Congrats Brandon and Goldie! Good work mama! She's a keeper!

Joshua's 1st day of kindergarten

Joshua finally got to school like all the other kids! He was so excited for his first day of school, the early morning wake up, asking every few minutes if it's time to leave and all. They are starting out with colors. Each day they wear the color of the day and have a treat to correspond with the color. We are going to be doing black the Tuesday after labor day, Joshua gets to bring oreos! He's pretty excited! It will be a little quieter without him home with us all day. He is great at helping with his younger siblings but he has been anticipating this day since the week of his birthday, in January. Good luck in school little man! You'll do great!

Awsten's baptism

We attended our nephew, Awsten's baptism and then celebrated him at good old Chuck-a-rama! It was a very special occasion for the family. Way to go Awsten!

A new school year!

I had glorious plans of a group picture with all of the kids beaming on the first day of school but when Katelyn left for school at 7:15am no one but her and Zack were even trying to get out of bed! This grown up stuff is coming way too early if you ask me!

Katelyn is 11 years old and now a bonified 6th grader in Intermediate school no more Elementary for her. She was thrilled to be attending school and is growing up way too fast!

Taylor is 9 years old and a 4th grader, he is loving the routine of school again! He actually really enjoys school and hanging out with all his buddies there. Pizza every Friday doesn't hurt either!

William is 7 years old and starting 1st grade. He was super nervous but after his dad gave him a blessing the night before school started he said he was just excited now!

Joshua is 5 years old and starting kindergarten. He is so thrilled to be going to school! He had kindergarten testing the first day and will be officially starting next Wednesday but he's still beaming.

Swimming Party

Talk about a fun night! The older two have been going to an orthodonist who loves to spoil his patients! We attended their annual Patient Appreciation Party including frozen treats, games galore, prizes, a photo booth with props and swimming. Taylor even had the pleasure of dunking the orthodontist in the dunk take on his first try! Matthew won a movie package including lots of treats and $20 in movie passes! We had a great time and the kids slept great after so much fun.