Happy 37th Travis!

For Travis's Birthday we hit the beach and decided to do some roller blading while we were there.  It was fun considering this is what Travis was doing the night we met. Except he was jumping multiple flights of stairs in front of my dorm, we avoiding any kind of stairs, or even cracks! 

 We roller bladed from the Newport Beach Pier to the Huntington Beach Pier. We stopped and ate at BJ's off of Huntington Main St. Then headed back.  12 miles rollerblading along the beach, a fun day, but sore ankles the next day!

When we got home the kids surprised Travis with a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard Cake, and an ipad!

 Later that evening we found this on our porch, it was from a YW in our ward.....so sweet.  Thanks Kelci!

I have many things I admire and love about this guy.  He is everything I dreamed that I would find in a husband.  Here are some of my top 10 favorites:

1. His dimples.
2. The way his smile curves.
3. How he can make a room full of people laugh.
4. When he cuddles me at night.
5. Feeling safe in his arms.
6. Watching him in action as a Bishop.
7. How he makes me feel beautiful.
8. How he gets me to laugh even when I am mad at him.
9. His simple yet wise advice.
10. His passion about the gospel & teaching our kids!

Brown Family Reunion 2012

Brown Family Reunion was held in CA this time.  We hit the beach, went to amusement parks, deep sea fishing, movies, and baseball games. Everyone came but Liz's family who was in Hawaii. We missed them, but had a great time being together!

Brown's hit Newport Beach

 Randy and Travis giving surfing a try.

 2 of the 4 sisters!

 Kam Kam

 Trent, Jenna, Travis, & Clint

 Kennedy after a wave!

 Travis, Kennedy, Madison, & Randy getting their boogie board on!

 Dakota, Riley, Addi, Brynn, Jake, McKade, Payton, Kayson.....cousins getting buried alive!

 Kennedy, Payton, Brynn, & Madison

 Exploring at the Beach

 Riley & Kamryn in twin swimsuits.

 Little baby pool the girls discovered!

One day each family picked whatever amusement park they want to go to.  We picked Knotts Berry Farm.  We had a great time, except for Travis. He did the first roller coaster and that was it for him. So I got to go on all the crazy rides with the kids.

 Travis's first and last ride! Light weight!

 Drew & Kamryn in Snoopy Town



One of the days the boys all went deep sea fishing.  They were so excited, but only one person caught a fish!  Bummer! Besides that they still had a good time seeing dolphins, seals, and pelicans.

 

Dolphins playing by the boat.

 Travis & Luke

 Fun in the pool with all the cousins!

One night we went to the Ball Game!

 

 Jenna, Kelli, Meredith

 Madison, Kennedy, Brynn, Payton, Addi, & Sadie

 Kayson, Drew, & Pearce

Travis & Randy watching the game.

Girl cousin sleepover!



All Stars

Luke & Brock were both nominated for All-Stars this year for the 9yr. old team. They had an amazing season.  In the beginning I went to the coach telling him Luke wouldn't be able to play on the Sunday games. He was so great about it and told me he wouldn't punish a kid for going to church. He had 3 LDS players on his team he would loose on Sunday's. The only way they had to play on Sunday is if they lost a game. Our team went undefeated and never had to play on a Sunday. I really believe our team was blessed because our coach was willing to help our boys keep the sabbath!

Luke & Brock in uniform.

Luke played short stop and pitcher this season.  He did a great job.  There was an article in the paper about the team.  The excerpt on Luke:  Can't find it...but said he pitched a good game and got 11 strike outs!

The Champions!

Afterwards, they boys were loving life enjoying their snacks and soaking in the feeling of winning!

Happy 13th Birthday Brynn!

I have a teenager now!

 Family gifts for Brynn

 Found this shot on the camera she took of herself.  I run across many of those.

 Pool Party!

Brynn with all her friends & neighbors!

We had to celebrate Brynn's birthday early this year (again) because she was going to be up at girls camp for it.  So we put together a pool party along with some good food!

13 things I love about Brynn

1. She loves to cuddle with me still!
2. She is very loyal to her parents.
3. She did student council this past year and got up to run games and make announcements in front of her whole school.
4. She tries hard to excel in school.
5. She helps me clean for company.
6. She is very girly.
7. She tells funny stories that make me laugh.
8. She is very safety conscious.
9. She has a strong desire to do what is right.
10. She takes charge as a leader (Beehive  President).
11. She is halfway done with her Personal Progress.
12. She gives awesome foot rubs!
13. She is beautiful & confident.

We love you Brynn, Heavenly Father saw something special in you to send you down as my oldest.  You gave me the title of Mother. You are such a wonderful example to your siblings!

YW Girls Camp 2012

Every year on the last night of girls camp the Bishop's and their wives come up for dinner and testimony meeting. This is always a fun and special night.

 Y-3 Ward YW

 This was Brynn's actual birthday, so we brought up brownies to share.  This is her when the whole table was singing Happy Birthday to her during dinner.  She wasn't too happy though because she was hoping to go home with us a night early, but dad said NO.  We told her you need to finish girls camp to the end.  Even though it wouldn't have been a big deal to take her a night early, we had to teach the principle.  She was a good sport about it, even though she had already packed up her stuff and deflated her air mattress!

 Brynn & Payton (cousin)

This is after testimony meeting and the Bishop had a group hug with all the girls!  It was a great night!

Happy 4th of July

This year Brynn was at Girls camp during the 4th, we missed her.  We BBQ'd and swam with Clint's family and her sister's family the Fritz's. Then that night we headed to a carnival and watched the fireworks.

 Salisbury's, Brown's, & Fritz's

  Kamryn was like this the whole time!

Kennedy cuddling with dad. Luke loving the show!