catch up

So my fun, crazy aunt De had all us Banks clan over for a swim party. It was so much fun! I love going over there and being with all our family. We seriously have a good one! I love that my grandparents have kept us all close! I love those 2. Such a fun night!

My and Derek love having picnics in our backyard! They love getting out of the house.

We decided to go up to park city since we get cheap hotels. That has been something we have been loving doing this fall! The kids beg to go to the place with all the hot tubs. So much fun!

My has had alot of firsts this fall. First dentist appt here. She did amazing! I thought she would maybe pitch a fit but nope. So good and not one cavity!

This was her first day of preschool! I got just alittle emotional! I can't have a preschooler yet! She picked out her backpack and couldn't wait to go to teacher Natalies! She has LOVED it!

st george 08.2010

st george is one of our favorite places! we love coming down to the condo. shelley and joel always let us come down with all my side and we have so much fun swimming and playing. the kids get completely wiped out! this trip we all got the kids airplanes! they LOVED them. so worth the money. it's usually in june so we all hop in the pool take a small break for lunch and then swim tell dinner! one of my favorite trips. had to get uncle kev trying to tease all the kids. i think he might have scared them more!

lake powell 2010

They rented a kanoe this year and the kids LOVED it! I never went out on it but Layne always wanted to take them.

We couldn't believe what a fish My was this year! If the weather was good, she was out in the water! She was doing tons of flips off Joel and I think that's what got her started!

They loved watching all the adults get bucked off the molecule!

he LOVED the capri suns! that's all he would beg for!

happy 40th twinners!

Their sweet outfit layne and i found at target! we LOVED it and knew it fit them perfect! my favorite part of the trip was when joel came walking down in this outfit and gave us the nacho squeeze through the window! it was the highlight. we were laughing SO hard!

My jumped off the boat every second she could! she was the best little fish this trip!

She lived in the water or on the beach! Love this trip!

he was so content sitting in his stroller and watching everyone else just play.

we look forward to lake powell every year! it is always a stress trying to keep all the kids safe but one of our funnest trips ever!!!

Spring days!

Complete daddy's boy!

He is always pulling out all the bad mitten stuff. Gonna drive us nuts this year!

1st time he climbed up on the kitchen table. In for trouble now!

The beginning of spring. Him and Mylee actually sharing something.

The kids LOVED corn this summer! They would have eaten it for every meal if I would have let them. They begged every park day to go to KFC and get corn for lunch. Kinda sad they knew where to get it!

The ONLY time Derek will sit still is when golf is on. He became obsessed with it around the time when he could walk. He would find any stick or wooden spoon and use it as his golf club. He loves golf and we don't know why. Layne loves it but we've never pushed it to him. We decided that it was time to get him a $5 plastic set from walmart. Best purchase ever! He plays with those things all the time!

Climbed up and wanted to eat My's left over cereal.

Tippy toe, Tippy toe, Turn around....

I think I have the best family ever! My sister in law, Lori, taught a bunch of little girls dance for the year, free of charge! My family is the best. They always do everything for you. This is Mylee's first dance recital and she LOVED it! It was so funny watching her. She's sitting with Braylee and Karlie. So fun!

Tippy toe, Tippy toe, Turn around....

Karlie, Braylee, and Mylee. First dance recital. She absolutely Loved this! She loves Lori for teaching her. It was something she looked forward to every week. So fun!

Kar and My getting ready to dance.

Roomies!

I LOVE these girls! We are missing Tiff and Lish. They went home the night I actually pulled out my camera. These are my college roomates minus 2. Who would have thought I would talk to them all the time! They are some of my favorite people. We went to park city for a couple nights and didn't stop laughing! All I can say is the poor dude in the sauna. I won't post pictures cause nobody will see me in a swiming suit on here but it was pretty funny. These guys are always willing to give you a good laugh! We did some fun shoping and tons of eating. I'm glad Liz didn't have a heart attack from all the blackies I left in the parking garage but man, it was pretty dang funny! Can't wait for next year. Every spring!

random

Mylee loves to dress up her brother! He is always getting his hair done. You can always tell when she's been the hairdresser cause it is so full of hairspray. Derek lets her do it cause he loves being with her.

Mylee loved playing in the rain. She didn't last long but she had fun.

It's a good site to see these two being nice together! He always wants to be by her and she wants him to scatt!

This kid is so into making messes all the time! I can't stay ahead of anything cause he is behind me making a new mess.