Coming out of hiding

I can't even remember the last time I blogged. Too many kids keeping me busy!
Things have finally settled down (as much as they can) for now. Ky is finishing up with school, Marley is done with dance classes, and the twins are on a pretty predictable schedule. Matt is super busy at work, especially since his boss bought another kiosk about an hour away from us that he manages also.

I am looking forward to summer time! I am hoping to get the older kids in a swim class in June. Go visit Shelby and Tracy in July. And get ready for school to start again in August. I am thinking about putting Marley in preschool in the fall, she would totally love it! Ky just finished up his guitar and soccer lessons, and will be doing baseball soon. He is really excited about that!

Ahhh... Vacation!

We had a great time on our cruise. Our ship is the furthest one in this pictures - The Oasis of the Seas.

The kids loved being on our balcony. Every morning Katie would wake up, look out and say "we're still moving."
This was at Atlantis. We definitely want to go back! It was great - pools, water slides, lazy river with rapids, water slides connecting pools, beach... and that's just what we saw. The hotel also has swimming with dolphins, an aquarium, casino, shops... so fun!

This is St. Thomas, just before we docked. It rained for a little bit while we were there, so our beach day was a little wet.

This was at St. Maarten. We had much better weather, just a passing light shower as we had lunch.



Mikey passed out at our "Formal Night" dinner.

Vacations, vacations, vacations!

Went to San Diego for Jarom's Birthday weekend. Visited the Mormon Battalion Building in Old Town San Diego - awesome with little kids! Walked around till Charlise started the "too tired" tantrum. We were excited to not have a stroller after years of needing it, but maybe it would have been helpful with her . . . She survived.
Saw the Sunset on San Diego Bay and went on the "ships" tour. (7 old military ships/submarines you can walk thru) Way cool!
Made our own candles in Old Town. Fun! No one burned off a finger, thank goodness. Saw the old school house, pet some donkeys, rode fake horses, etc.
Jarom and Darius went on a Kayak ride while the rest of us played at the park on the beach.
We had a great time camping on the beach last month! Kids played beach volleyball - got some funny pictures from it! Don't you love this one of Eli?!