Trying to catch up!

Well, I have obviously been absent, but through no fault of my own. We don't have internet at our house and that just makes it near impossible to add to a blog. I can do it at my in-laws house when we are there on the weekends, but we aren't always there. So, that is my excuse. Anyway, we just played at the pool before the heat advisory went into effect yet again, so here we are cooling off inside and Bart had actually put a few pics on the computer. So, we'll start with a couple of my favorites from Bear Lake back in June, followed by a few of Rachel who is big enough to eat cereal and veggies now, and then a couple from just yesterday when we discovered a new fun beach right by us. We called yesterday our "almost Maryland" day. We had a small beach at the reservoir and some sno-cones that were almost like sno-balls. Jake and Annie were disappointed that there weren't any crabs there, but we had a great day together. Can't wait to go back again! So, without further adieu, here are the pictures!
The cousins from oldest to youngest, Tillie (holding Kate), Samara (holding Darla), Jacob, Isaak, Jack, Anna (holding Rachel), Everett and Jonah at Bear Lake in June.
The 3 dads holding the girls in matching "Daddy's girl" shirts. L to R: TJ with Kate born May 2008, Bart with Rachel born March 2008, and Erik with Darla born Dec 2007. It will be so fun to have them all 2.5 months apart as they grow up. What gorgeous girls...I guess the Dads aren't half bad either.
Jake and Rachel on the 4th of July before ward pancake breakfast, neighborhood parade and a day of swimming. Of course we topped it off with a BBQ and fireworks. I have never been so tired, I swear! Anna isn't pictured in her red, white and blue due to her temperment at the time.
Rachel's first cereal...what a cute face. She wasn't sure at first and now I can't get it in fast enough. So far she loves sweet potatoes and squash too. Man, how time flies. I love how she looks so serious. I guess eating is serious business when you aren't in control of when you get to eat!Jacob was all thumbs up for his day at the beach. He didn't want to stop for long, but I liked his pose!
And here is adorable Anna, man are we in trouble, or what?!?My sweet and HOT husband holding Rachel in the shade! What a fun day we had, can't wait to do it again soon!