Thaya's first day of school!

On September 1st, Thaya had her first day of school!! She was so happy to go walking with the big girls next door to school and then we got to the school, her face went white and she wasn't so sure. She did great though and she loves it, she askes everyday of it is preschool day. Her and her friend fight over who gets to be Miss Mari (their teacher) when they play pretend. I am so proud of my little girl. I can't believe she is so big!!!

I do this alot, but here is an update ....

So we went on our trip starting with the Grand Canyon. On our way there, Derrick hit a jack rabbit going about 80 miles per hour. Thaya loved to Grand Canyon, she didn't want to even go to the bathroom for fear we wouldn't go back to see it. Then we were on to Mesa to visit Derrick's cousins, Flint and Jan. Thanks guys for an awesome stay!!! We always love spending time with you. Flint also took amazing pictures of our family. Thank you again Flint, no one takes better pictures!!! Then off to Tucson to spend sometime with my parents and grandparents! As an added bonus, Chase and Archer (my cousins) were there. Plus, our friend Stacey flew down there to spend a weekend at my parents place. We had an awesome time. We ate great food, went to the movies, went to an activity fun center, (thanks grandma!!)a tea party for the girls and many more fun things. Our dog Ruby did lick a Colorado river toad, which are poisonous, and got really sick. My dad and Derrick basically water boarded her and saved her life. The vet said that was the best thing they could have done, it is basically like having an acid trip and dogs have a hard time regulating their heart rate. She is fine now. We then made the long drive from Tucson, across New Mexico stopping in Roswell to see aliens, which is definitely a scary place, to Lubbock, Texas. We stayed in Texas for 2 nights with Will Broun and family. We saw some windmills and some saddles:) There was not much to do in Lubbock:) I did play Rock Band with Will and his daughter Alicia and I actually sang karaoke!!! Crazy I know!!! At least i was better than Will;) Then we traveled home trough Colorado stopping in Alamosa and Monte Vista. in Monte Vista we found Derrick's grandparents unmarked grave, thanks to the cemetery caretaker!!! Then home. We were very exhausted. We started painting the exterior of the house and are still working on that. We went camping with Katie, Ben and baby Sophie the weekend after we got back. Oh, but before we went camping I threw my friend Amy a bridal shower with our friend Kathy. It went well I think, I hope Amy enjoyed it!!
Grand Canyon..

Thaya at the Grand Canyon..

Derrick's Jack Rabbit...

Thaya camping at the Jacob's lake campground..

Flint pics
Thaya Jumping. I love this pic..

I love my parents, right Thaya??!!!

Black and white of Thaya

Me and Derrick...

Family love..

Thaya on Bench..

Tucson at night..

Archer

Mom and Derrick doing geneology, oh, the spirit of Elijah!!

Tea Party with Grandma and Great Grandma

Grandpa Ampa and Thaya pool buddies..

Even Ruby wanted in the pool...

Stacey in the pool..

Thaya swimming..

Broun family in Texas..

Pictures with Grandpa Bender

Rockband!!

Will taking a pic

Thaya, Alicia and Molly at the prairie dog park in TX

Thaya and Daddy at treasure falls in Colorado

Amy's bridal shower

Don't worry, Amy still lovesw me!!!

Ben and Sophie catching fish..

Thaya's first catch

Thaya and her first fish..

Katie and Sophie camping..

Alright, here we go....

New posting people, things have been crazy hectic!!! Let's see, We went to Colorado for the 4th of July, Then the next weekend, Lynn, Andy and Grandpa Bender came up for the weekend!! Which was so much fun, we celebrated Thaya's 4th bday early with them. Then my parents came up the next weekend for Thaya's real bday!!! I can't believe my baby is 4!!!! While they were hear we also went to the George Freakin' Strait concert!!! Then after they left, Derrick and i went to the Lady Antabellum, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney concert which was good until Kenny Chesney came on. Sugarland was supposed to sing too but Jennifer Nettles was sick, lame!!!! Then we went to the Jack family reunion this past weekend in Colorado which was awesome, loved seeing everyone!!! In between all of this, our niece Keri stayed with us for 2 weeks, went on a roadtrip to Rexburg with my buddy Amy taking Keri home. Then, next week we are going on a road trip first to Mesa, AZ then to Tucson, AZ then to Lubbock, TX then home by way of colorado!!! Crazy summer but we needed it!! Derrick has been swamped with school and needs a few breaks. Derrick will be graduating April 22nd 2010!!!!!! YEAH!!! Can't wait!!! Anyways, hope all are doing well, just a little shout out to our two dear friends Katie and Shama who each had a baby this past week. Two beautiful little girls, congrats guys!!! Katie has Sophie Jane on Friday July 30th and Shama had Danali Jean on Tuesday August 4th!!! Here are some pics from the past month!!!
At the George Strait Concert!! Isn't he beautiful!!!

Thaya at the concert!!!

Us at the concert!!!

Thaya loving Amy the horse.

Thaya, Grandpa Jack and Daddy!!

Fred and Derrick at the Jack Family Carnival

Mama and Thaya swimming in the Creek, Yes I am in my clothes, Thaya was scared!!! Mom of the Year people!!!

Thaya and Uncle Darcy!!

Thaya at her birthday in the Jungle!!

Thaya is a Chef in Training thanks to Aunt Donna!!

Thaya at her Strawberry Shortcake swim party!