Basketball night at Uncle Brad's

Me & my little buddy

Kelli & her doggies at G'ma's house

Danna/Dante & Cory/Maggette

(there are 2 black poodles & 2 mastiffs, I have no idea which dogs those are,
I know Cory has the stripes, but I can't tell in that pic =] )

Alex during his turn to sub-out.

pretty Talja


And, then of course I couldn't end the night without hurting myself, again!
I sprained this same ankle in March, so it was still weak. This time, I also tore the ligaments the Doctor thinks because the the two bones in the lower leg are farther apart than they are supposed to be.
I just am not allowed to run anymore.

Boys at Work

Eli is so creative, he thought to use the cantaloupe
-+ peels to make forts & barricades for his Army Guys! I love his creativity, it turned out great!

I love this one of the boys 'working' together in the mud.
Bret really loved it, he really thought he was working and helping.

fun times at home

some pictures of my adorable kids, it's just been too long.

Bret is one GOOFY kid!!!

Eli had the idea to put on all his camouflage and test out how well it worked in the bushes in our front yard. He is a creative boy sometimes! It actually worked quite well, next time we'll have to paint his face too! =)

Natalja's best friend/cousin Hope-this is for you!!

Hope,
I loves you so much. You are my best friend! We saw this school right around the corner from my dad's old home in Santa Barbara. I thought that was so cool to have a school named after you, so we stopped to take a picture of her me it for you!
Love,
Natalja

Santa Barbara

I love how animated Natalja is being!

At the end of the pier, there is an opening to look down for sea life.
We were looking
down through the railing.

The family (the older 2/3)

so sweet, love love.
pure emotions!

Watch out Talja!

The beach is unique because the coast is actually South when most/all other beach towns in CA, the coast is always West.

Santa Barbara Pier

SBCC campus with the beautiful view of the ocean, harbor and pier! Such a beautiful campus!

fountan sculpture on the SBCC campus

Eli thought this telescope was really cool.
We had such a fun day! We went to do Jared's 4th grad mission report. We had a great time showing the kids all around SB. Alex's old college campus, the house 'we' lived in, the pier, Rusty's pizza and State ST of course! After going to Utah the 3 hr drive was nothing, especially with just the older kids! Thanks Grandma & Grandpa Wilson and Grandma Kelly for watching Bret & Kelli!
The view from the front of the mission of the ocean!
The entrance to the mission chapel

more pictures of the oylers!

Eli was so excited to have his birthday in Utah! Aunt Carli did a great job of making it a super special day, thank you, lots of love!





kelli in the mud puddle was just classic!