Salisbury Sayings........

Kamryn: "Mom what are bunnies poop like?

Me: "Just small and round."

Kamryn: "Oh, so they poop jelly beans!"

 

During Fast & Testimony Meeting........

Luke: "Mom when you bare your testimony are ALL your sins forgiven?"

Me: "Yes son, they are." (in an encouraging voice hoping he will want to share his)

Luke: "So on my last day alive I will bare my testimony!"

While cuddling Drew in bed....

Drew: "Mom if you die, I want to die with you."

Me: "Son, what about everyone else here?"

Drew: "They'll have Dad."

Santa Barbara

 We took Brynn to EFY in Santa Barbara this week.  She was so brave and went all by herself!Her dorms were behind us.  She had a view of the ocean from her window. Lucky!

 Brynn & Maddie (her roommate from Laguna Beach)

 We decided to stay 2 nights in Santa Barbara since we had never been there. This is a picture of the really popular State Street.  We couldn't believe how many homeless roamed this street.  Every time we went out to eat, we usually walked right out and handed our left overs to a homeless person.

 

 The next morning we rode beach cruisers for most of the day.  It was so fun, we rode all over town.

 Travis checking out the expensive beach homes.  The one he is looking at was worth $133million, we googled it (too high of wall to get a picture). 

 Riding along the coast....

 Travis in front of the Four Seasons resort...

 Check out this hippie van we rode by. He was out dusting all his kink-knaks on it, he says he lives in it, and drives it all over. Crazy!

 Our next stop on the beach cruisers was the Santa Barbara Court House.  It was so beautiful, very Mission Style.  We decided to go in a court room and observe a court in session.  It was so interesting, while we were in there the judge announced to the court that there were some visitors in the back, and started asking us questions!

 The main hall

 Views on top of the court house from the bell tower (you can see the ocean too)

 Santa Barabra was so beautiful!

  Break time for some love!

 More great views, we also stopped and got a 40 min couples massage, it felt great!

 Eating at a Yummy Italian Restaurant on State Street, I think Travis and I ate 6 rolls a piece here!

Santa Barbara Mission

 On our way out of town we stopped and saw the Mission that was established late 1700's

 In the Mission Court Yard

There were so many delicious places to eat there.  We ended off eating a brunch at Jeanine's before we left, so good!

 

While we were gone in Santa Barbra here's what else was going on:

 Kamryn was getting facials with her best friend Sara

Brynn was having a blast at EFY and strengthening her testimony.

 Luke hit a home run and scored the winning run to win the All-Star championship in the very last inning. Needless to say he got the game ball! (My brother Clint took the video for us).

 Way to go!  Sad we missed the game, but heard Luke did amazing.  The other team got 5 runs in the first inning, then they brought in Luke to pitch for the second inning and he held them strong. They only got 1 run for the rest of the game.Then in the last inning we made a major comeback!

 Way to go Yucaipa Nationals All-Star!

Celebrating at Pizza Hut!

Brynn's 14th Brithday

 Happy Birthday Brynn!  Now that she is 14yrs old she can wear a little bit of eye shadow and legal to go to dances! Here first dance will be this coming week at EFY!

 

Kennedy, Brynn, & Payton

To celebrate we went out to lunch and shopping for the day.  She picked out a new outfit, a new dress, and 2 new pairs of shoes! Then we went to BJ's for lunch and a free birthday pazookie! Brynn said she wished that she will do good in high school.

 On the Sunday before we celebrated with all the family with cake and ice cream.

 Salisbury, Brown's, & Marshall's

 Troy & Brynn

This is who she shared her celebration with.  Their birthday's are a week apart.  Troy is 1yrs!  On her actual birthday, Brynn had us toast with Cream Soda at the exact time she was born.

14 Things About Brynn

1. She is really funny and can get me laughing
2. She is a really good student in school.
3. I love how she is SO out going.
4. Her closet is a nightmare 80% of the time.
5. She has a very clear vision of what is right, and what is wrong.
6. She sometimes surprises me and cleans the whole house and it looks fantastic!
7. I love how she is such a kid at heart.
8. She has a great sense of fashion style, I sometimes go to her for advice!
9. She still loves to cuddle and hold my hand.
10. She has a strong spiritual confidence about herself.
11. She very much dislikes practicing the piano.
12. She is super creative, and can always think of a great idea's (I like to put her in charge of games at the other kids birthday parties)
13. She is so courageous! She is going to EFY solo, and hasn't acted worried about it once.
14. She has been such a blessing to have as a daughter! We love you Brynnie!

4th of July 2013

 The 4th of July started with a ward breakfast which had a program, pony rides, and games.  It was a really good turn out.

Kamryn getting a pony ride......Brynn kept saying she really wanted to get a ride, but I had to keep reminding her that the pony is for the primary kids, not the YW!

So cute!

 Tug-A-War YW/YM vs. the Primary (Although Bishop Salisbury jumped in with the primary)

Liz's fruit salad for the BBQ

 That afternoon our friends the Shipp's drove in from Vegas to spend the 4th with us.  We BBQ/swam at our house.  Where the wives got thrown in the pool (of course).  Then we headed to the firework show.  The kids all rode a couple carnival rides together and then settled down to watch the fireworks.

 Brynn, Kennedy, & Sophie Shipp, baby Troy

 Julie & Meredith

We have been close friends since enduring Nursing School together 18 yrs. ago!

 Meredith & Liz

Loving my sister! She got to spend the day with us too!

 Austin Shipp showing his pride!

 The girls showing their respect to America

 Love this picture of Luke.  Loving his homemade popcorn and the firework show.

 After we got home, we lit a few fireworks of our own that the Shipp's brought.

Brynn, Kennedy, & Sophie

The next day we went to the beach.  It was crowded, but still a fun day.

 Sports for Drew, Luke, and Ty

 Kamryn down for the count.

 The next day we went to the beach.  It was crowded, but still a fun day.  We got pizza and ate it here on the bluff.

 The 3 cuties!

Brynn (next day 14yrs.), Sophie 12yrs., Kennedy 12yrs.

 After dinner we headed to the Marriott resort and made smore's.  Kamryn (our class clown) wouldn't keep a straight face for Travis.

Smore's overlooking the ocean!

It was a great holiday, thanks to the Shipp's for coming down and spending it with us! We love you guys!

Kamryn & Lilly Shipp.......that's when you know it's been a great day!