This is what you get when you cross a lightbulb, a polly pocket, a pink princess dress and an unattended 4 year old

Ariel you were the closest guess and so you win the lightbulb with the melted objects on it. Here is Kelty's story in her words. She has allergies really bad and keeps wiping her nose so I apologize. I forgot to mention that evening when she said her prayers she said she was thankful our house didn't burn down so we didn't have to live in the streets. Have I told her that if our house burns we would be homeless and live on the streets?

Anyone want to take a guess at what this is?

Kodak pictures by Kelty

Well this is obvious - Kelty likes writting her name. I will take this over writting her name on the walls. Why did you take a picture of this? I don't know? Mom where is it? Where is what? My name did Teagan eat it?

Why did you take a picture of your shoes? because they are new and I wanted to remember them

Why did you take a picture of the flag? Because Grandma gave me the flag.

Why did you take a picture of Teagan? Well cuz Teagan told me she wanted me to take her picture but she won't smile.

After downloading the pictures off my camera I discovered that someone took my camera last night and decided to take pictures. I asked the little photographer why she took pictures of these items here is her explanation above:

Play Ball

Teagan and Kelty

Teagan did not want to leave. Check out her happy face.

The Poll family and can you find Steph and Kelty in the crowd?

So last night we were given tickets through a client of Brett's for the Ogden Raptors baseball game. Brett and I haven't been to a game since we were dating. We thought it would be fun to go as a family. Teagan liked watching the dinosaur mascott running around and Kelty just liked eating all the food you eat at a baseball game. Popcorn, ice cream and candy. We only stayed for 6 innings but the Raptors won.

they say it's your birthday!

Mike hope you have a very happy birthday! Knowing you we are sure you will. Mike knows how to celebrate and knows how to have fun at any gathering. Just try not to get hurt.

Families are Forever

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"Zoo riffic" day!

What's up with always climbing on everything at the zoo.

Teagan and the rhino. I was sitting over on the side eating and there was another family taking pictures by this rhino and Teagan asked them to lift her up on to it. She yelled to me to come see her and the other parents probably wanted to make sure she had a parent close by.

Kids touching samples of lion and tiger fur or is it hair. Pretty sure it is fur since rich people wear them for fancy things.

After swim lessons this morning we went with Mecca (i.e. Rebecca), Ike and Porter to the zoo. The girls had a lot of fun and actually did really well looking at all the animals. Their favorite is still that silly train ride and the carousel. Thanks Larson family for inviting us.

Here is the snake Teagan touched

Photos taken by Uncle Preston. Teagan thought this was the greatest snake ever. Kelty kept her distance but thought it was cool from far away. I think Chase wanted to take it home for a pet and his mother would have nothing to do with it.

Teagan's first Kaysville walk/run and Farmington parent's neighborhood parade

Teagan and mom after the fun walk in Kaysville

Teagan's car decorated for the kids parade by Grandma Smith's house. Teagan threw candy to the people watching.

Teagan and Kelty sitting in their chairs with their mini tables at the campground.

Teagan and dad on the river.

Brett and Kelty went camping on Thursday night and stayed in the Dagley's motorhome. Teagan and mom joined them Friday afternoon after we did the walk and breakfast at Ihop and the kids parade. Teagan actually surprised us and slept very well friday night in the motorhome. It may have been from all the activities and heat. Thanks Dagleys for letting us stay with you and for cooking such great food for the trip.

other 4th of July celebrating.. wakeboarding at Echo Reservoir

Brett messing with the rope

Mike wakesurfing

Preston wakeboarding

Brett woke up early Friday morning to go boating, wakeboarding and wakesurfing with his brother, Mike and brother -in-law Preston at Echo.

Let freedom ring..... 4th of July camping by Perception Park

firework show in huntsville

Brett, Kelty and Teagan floating down the south fork river.

I think we spent hours on the river for three days.

Brett and Kelty on the river

Grandma Dagley and Teagan on the river. Teagan had so much fun. Mike caught a gardner snake and Teagan pet it. Fearless!

Waiting for the firework show. Kelty had been up all day playing hard and then once we got in the truck and turned on the motor she was out. I couldn't even get her to wake up for the fireworks and the loud noises didn't wake her up either.

Happy Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa!

We love you guys! We are glad you both are back together after staying in the hospital and different nursing homes in the last few months. Congratulations for 62 years!!!

Unveiling of the horse

We went to Ogden tonight to see the unveiling of Keith's horse. I do have to admit it was well worth standing in 100 degree weather with unhappy children at least Teagan was happy to see all the horses. It was all covered and then they announced the All American Horse and tada.. drum roll... here is the finished project. Nice job Keith! See article in the Standard Examiner http://www.standard.net/live/news/137015/ and the slideshow of all the horses. http://www.standard.net/slideshows/PaintedHorses08/slideshow.html

Keith busy at work

My father-in-law is an artist. He paints beautiful oil paintings of western and wildlife art. We have a few in our home. I especially love the Salt Lake Temple painting we have above our fireplace. Keith applied to paint one of the fiberglass horses for The Trail to Pioneer Days. This is going to be one of Utah's largest art extravaganzas which will include 24 life size fiberglass running horses. Each horse is sponsored by an Ogden's business. Keith's horse is sponsored by Ogden Pioneer Day's foundation and it is a traveling horse so it will be in a parade, rodeo and other pioneer day celebrations. Looks awesome!

super saturday!

Kelty and Teagan loved the train ride.

Juice and Treats provided by Dave and Kirsten!

After a long day these girls were out. Teagan was snoring louder then her dad.

Recommend..... fill your day with lots of activities in one day and your toddlers will be so wiped out that they are in bed by 7:30pm. We were on our way to the zoo this morning for my brothers late family birthday celebration and we drove by "This is the place" and I had never been there so I made Brett stop so we could take some pictures and another strongly recommend... try to remember which date you brought to such and such place and try not to mix them up because Brett said we have been here before and we sat under the statues and he rambled some more and I looked at him puzzled and said that must have been some other girl. OOPS! Anyways I have heard so much about this historic spot but had never been there in all my 13 years living here so it was neat. Then off to the zoo where we met up with Dave and Kirsten. Thanks for inviting us. The girls loved all the animals but when you ask them what was their favorite thing today they will tell you the train ride and we hardly saw any animals. Lagoon's train ride is much better then the zoo. So between the heat and walking all over we were tired but to add one more activity to our day we made a quick stop at Cherry Hills to cool off. Love those season passes. One hour was all we could handle. Now the girls are sleeping and Brett and I can hear the air conditioner come on and off. AHH! Peace and Quiet!!

Birthday Shout out to Scott!

Brett remembered it was your birthday today only because he says you are getting older. This is the only picture I could find of you but look how cute Max looks. Happy Birthday old man!

December 23, 1805 - June 27, 1844

Of the Prophet Joseph, John Taylor also wrote:
"Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. In the short space of twenty years, he has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by the gift and power of God, and has been the means of publishing it on two continents; has sent the fullness of the everlasting gospel, which it contained, to the four quarters of the earth; has brought forth the revelations and commandments which compose this book of Doctrine and Covenants, and many other wise documents and instructions for the benefit of the children of men; gathered many thousands of the Latter-day Saints, founded a great city, and left a fame and name that cannot be slain. He lived great, and he died great in the eyes of God and his people; and like most of the Lord’s anointed in ancient times, has sealed his mission and his works with his own blood; and so has his brother Hyrum" (Doctrine and Covenants 135:3).

Italian job

Brett has been back for 2 weeks now and I am still going through all 5000 pictures he took from his trip. Brett's job is to go through all the pictures and label them because I have no idea except for the obvious pictures. Here are a few more to show.