Warning: huge post ahead!!!

Here I am again catching up from all our activities I haven't posted over the summer. We have been so busy it seems!

We started off by going to a mini Taylor family reunion at Grandma's ranch in Mackay. We fished, 4-wheeled, played in the dirt, and the kids had lots of fun with their cousins. We also drove through the mine tour on our way home, which was really neat.





This picture is of Matt standing at the entrance of an old mining tunnel. It was the coolest thing I have ever seen! The air coming out of it was so cold that there was still snow in the tunnel!



On the weekend of the 24th, we stuck to the tradition of going up to the Pioneer Day festivities where the kids had their faces painted.



Then on Sunday, we went up to Idaho Falls and met up with Matt's sister Ashlee and her family to watch the Blue Angels perform.











the ride home...


Our next adventure was to hit Salt Lake for our last free weekend before Matt started teaching again. We took our time and took some pictures in temple square, went to Hogle Zoo, and to a new awesome waterpark called Cowabunga Bay.


























Wow. That only took me 3 hours. I hope you made it through all those. Oh, and one more bit of news ... WE SOLD OUR HOUSE!!!!! We're still waiting on the home inspection, but we plan to close on September 30th. It's kind of bittersweet. We love this home and have so many memories here but are excited to have our new one!

Well, that's it for now (I think). I'll try my best to keep up on blogging!! Really!

Our Little Dancer

Here is a video of Addie's end of the year dance recital. She loves going to class and is so cute to watch! Addie's the one in the middle...



Addie has started her summer dance classes and made the auditions to be in the Itty Bitty Company for next year! Go Addie!

Updates

Here are some updates on recent happenings in the Taylor household: First of all, Jackson is now standing up all by himself and took his first real steps today!!! I think he may actually walk after all!



We also welcomed back an old member of the family: Ben!! We agreed to have him over while Grandma and Grandpa went to Arizona, and I'm not sure that the kids will let him go back. He's been great to have around (I can't believe I just said that).



Last, but not least, we got a new car. I should say, MATT got a new car. It's a Nissan Cube and Matt is absolutely in love with it. I have to admit that it is surprisingly roomy, gets excellent gas mileage, and is really fun to drive!!

I finally did it! (thanks Genessa) We had so much fun at Disneyland! The weather was perfect and the kids were so good. Addie's goal was to fill her autograph book, and we just about did it! We can't wait to go back!!! Maybe next time the kids will be tall enough for the Tower of Terror!!

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Mickey Mouse?

Are you wondering why in the world Mickey Mouse is on my blog background? Well....I have A LOT of blog catching up to do, including our awesome trip to Disneyland. However, I can't figure out how to shrink the pictures from our new camera to the blog:( I'm new camera challenged. Hopefully I can figure it out soon so you can all see pictures!!! Keep checking!!

Wedding

Matt's brother Michael got married to Jessica Bodily on January 2. Addie got to be one of the flower girls and was so excited. We had such a good time visiting with family and friends and are so happy for the cute new couple. Here are some pictures from the wedding and reception: