Lake Powell 2008

This was by far our best trip to Lake Powell out of the 9 years we have been going. Our kids are older and not so much work! (It does happen!). Check out just a glipse of our great fun!

Caleb caught the very first fish. It was a blue gill! According to Papa, it is the best tasting.

Way to go Caleb!!

Abby bet Becky $1 that she could catch a fish in 2 minutes. Guess what? Becky owes Abby some money!! Good job Abby!!!

Our sweet Emma going fishing with Papa first thing in the morning!

Oh the Water Weenie! No weenies here!

Mother and Son making a sand castle!

Hanging out with DAD

Look at these brave kiddos going tubing!!

"Bye mom!!" All mom could think is "please come back in one piece"!

This was by far the highlight of the trip. Abby, Braiden, and Caleb all learned how to wakeboard behind the boat. We are SO proud. See the below pics for more.........

Look at Abby go!

Go Braiden!!!!

Here goes Cowboy Caleb!

Of course the best wakeboarder we know! Note: the helmet is not a fashion statement. We are trying to protect the brain of our sweet daddy. He gets a little crazy out there at times!!

I was so happy to NOT be pregnant so I could let loose a little. I caught some air on this jump, but we won't metion how I landed it.....

WAKESURFING

This is a new thing that is popular to do behind the boat. As you get going you let go of the rope and just surf the boat's wake.

Caleb surfing with dad

Braiden surfing with dad

The Arizona Grand Resort!!

We were able to make a quick getaway to the Arizona Grand Resort this summer. It was so nice to get away and play! They had these CRAZY water slides, a lazy river, wave pool, not to mention a hotel and a maid everyday! That is my kind of living!! Spencer, Caroline, Abby, Braiden, and Caleb all went on the slides. The lazy river was a hit for little kiddos, as well as the wave pool. Check out Emma's "huh" look and Caleb's supermodel look. You can bet you will see that in the next GQ magazine. Our sweet Dayson holding the Hotel key!

We were able to spend this getaway with some of our great friends. One night we went to dinner at a place that had a bull right as you walk in the front door... YUM!!!

A beautiful day in Pinetop

The 7 Lamoreauxs

Look at the refreshing creek!!!
Dad giving Braiden some tips...look close Papa is giving Abby and Caleb a few tips as well!
No, still no fish!!
"Eclaire"
Brrrrrr! It's cold!

Havin' a grand 'ol time!!!

No, this is not the newest addition to our family, but a cute calf we saw while on our drive!

We had an awesome picnic at a beautiful creek near the ski slopes at Sunrise. We tried to fish, but did not catch anything!

FIREWORKS in Show Low!!!

We went to the stake center parking lot and waited for the fireworks to start. We were entertained by card games and candy. We were missing Emma....fireworks start way past her bedtime, so Nana offered to watch her. From what we heard Emma put on quite a show fo singing and dancing instead of sleeping. Thanks to Nana for taking care of her so we could enjoy a great light display!

The garden Snake!!

Abby ran inside the cabin with her heart thumping! She told me that she was out back playing and heard a rustling in the leaves and saw a snake. I was sure it was a squirrel and told her to go catch the snake. So, her and her aunt ashley went out and came back with this......

4th of July at the Cabin!!

Summertime at the cabin is simply beauttiful. We feel so thankful that we are able to come up here and enjoy one another. We feel even more greatful to PAPA and the zip line he built from the back patio to the forest out back! SO MUCH FUN!!

Emma getting a little push from Papa
Dayson just LOVED it!
Crazy Cowboy Caleb
We finally pulled Braiden away from the xbox for a little outdoor fun!
Weeeeeeeee!

Our kids have just loved having their cousin David here for the summer! We miss him already!

Dayson a little jealous of the attention

Spencer was a little freaked out by the actions of his very BOY son, but we all get a little jealous at times. This was quickly rectified by making sure Dayson understood that "undies" are cooler than "panties"!

We are outta diapers!!!

For the first time in 8 years we are finally DONE with diapers! Our sweet little Emma decided that it was time to be potty trained even though she is not even 2 yet. Here are some pics of that great day! I must admit however it was a little bittersweet knowing I will no longer have any more babies.