July started with some great news, on the 1st we found out we were to have our 3rd girl!!
Xander & I really thought that the baby was a boy, so it took a bit for us to get our heads wrapped around the idea of another girl. But needless to say, we got excited for her to come.
On the 4th of July we went over to the lawn in front of the Provo Temple for our annual watching of the Stadium of Fire Fireworks.
This girl just LOVES all these boys and is SO happy when they play with her.
Our nephew Jacob was soon to go out on his mission, so we made sure to have some family time with him. We ate dinner then the boys played Super Smash Bros.
Jaina got a new dress from Grandma and she LOVED it!
Jaina also had a big month. She finally started potty training. It only took her a few weeks to get it down, even with going to the pool. We are so proud of her!
Got to go to Seven Peaks with more cousins! We love play time with them.
Jaina, Mara, Olivia, Addi, Aubrey & Maddox
The day Jacob went to the MTC we got together as a family for breakfast so we could say our goodbyes.
I love the days when the kids get out the train and work together to make something fun!!!
Grandma Poulton was in town getting her new room at Roger & Tammy's house ready, and as always, she took 'her girls' out for lunch. It was great to have Amber there too!
We live near some very large and cool windmills. So one day on our way home, dad decided to take a detour to see them closer. It was very cool!
July 15th, we took a hike to The Grotto that is located in Payson Canyon. It was really easy and fun to be out in nature. I am proud of myself that I was able to do it being 5 months pregnant.
The boys hiked up a little further to the top.
Xander and Mara did swim lessons again this year. They both learned so much and are getting more confident in the water. We were able to take pictures on the last day.
Here's Xander going off the diving board (one of his favorite things)
Mara & Xander ended up being on the diving board at the same time. Mara is still really reserved and nervous, so she was never able to jump, but did try a few times. I hope that her confidence will grow in the coming years and she'll be able to overcome her fears.
My diving boy
Mara coming off of the waterslide.
Had to sneak a cute pic of Jaina in.
For Karri's birthday we went to get pedicures.
I love being able to have girl time with my mom and sister.
Afterwards, we took Karri to Build-A-Bear so she could get her own animal. It was so fun for the kids to help her pick out her bear, River.
The annual picture of Karri and the nieces & nephews
After Sunday dinner at Mana's, there were water balloon games and fun with the hose.
It's the best thing to do in the summer.
The girls got so wet that they changed into some of Papa's old shirts that Mana still had.
Then to do the 'circle of fireworks'. Jaina didn't like the sound,but she'll get over that soon.
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