Utah Lake Festival

Yes, I fish. Yes, I do not like it. Yes, worms are gross.

Would I do it again, yes!

I may not like it but I love helping people learn something new. Once again we volunteered to help with the activities at the festival. It was fun to watch the expression of the little kids catching ugly Cat Fish!

Me and Alica fishing, let me say that she is becoming a bored teenager that wines, a lot! Fortunately later that day I was able to get her involved in an activity that held her attention. Next year we are in charge of helping the kids make fish hats. It was a hoot! I love to see how creative these kids could get with glue sticks and pipe cleaners.

Funny: I actually had a guy say to me and Alicia, are you two sisters? And, no, he wasn't asking just to be nice. Creep!

I'm a new Aunt!

I'd like to entroduce the newest member to the Monson family!

He is the cutest little thing and I must say he is perfect, perfect, perfect!

He was born June 1st to the parents of Clinton and Michelle.

I am so greatful for this little man. What a blessing he is to the most deserving of parents!

His beautiful Mommy and little Sawyer

Uncle Cameron and Aunt Camille.
Look at Camille's face, I think she needs a baby!
By the way Cameron, you would make the best Dad. lol!

Alicia and Sawyer

Moab

May 2010

The end of May we headed to Moab, Utah. It was such a fun trip minus the horrible wind the first two days. We went down with my Dad and Mom, Anthony and Angie, David and Rachel, Mike and Kendra, Royce and Warren. We had a lot of fun rafting the Colorado river, the section we ran had some fun waves and long trains. We also went into Arches and Savannah and Kayden ditched me and Travis for their fabulous Aunt Angie and the twins, so if you are wondering why I haven't posted a lot of pictures with Kayden and Savannah it's because they were having a blast with there cousins!

Alicia and Travis
Travis carrying little Miss Grumpy, aka - Chloe. He truly is a sucker for those two munchkins!

Slivers are no fun!

The great parents we are, brought down the bikes for the kids. The kids had a blast zooming around the campsite! I hardly ever saw my kids they had so much fun playing.

Grandpa and Grandma Monson

We love that Dad gets us all together for all these adventures.

The Sand Dunes

I think this place was my favorite of all the places in Arches. Fun little slot canyon, a little Arch plus tons of sand in the coolness of the shade.

I really don't understand why these two are always posing like little gangsters. I think Travis enjoys teasing Alicia.

Getting ready to launch into the river.

That was a fun place and easy to get too.

Kayden and Nick chased lizards all day!

My kids ganging up on me and slobbering me with kisses.

Travis, Anthony, Dad, Duke the Dog, Savannah, Angie, Alicia, Royce and Kayden.

Thanks for reading my blog I apologize for being a horrible blogger. Thanks Tiffany for the reminder to update my blog. lol!

B.U.S.Y.

I got nothing

Should be banded from blogging

Need sunshine

B.U.S.Y.

Am HaPpY!

Kids are HaPpY!

Content

B.U.S.Y.

Living a good life

Sleeping

See you in the SpRiNg!

Just thought I'd post to let you all know I'm alive and well!

Family Traditions

This weekend we went to Marysvale, Ut.

Why?

To cut Christmas Trees!

This tradition started way before I was ever born. It's apart of being a Monson, something that we just do, something we love to do, it's about being with our family, it's an awesome tradition! I'm so glad that I went this year. I haven't gone in forever!

Kayden and Michelle found the perfect tree for the kids. Kayden was thrilled to have Mom help cut it down.
Looking out over the top. Beautiful!

Tate and Camille.

Dad loading the trailer. Somewhere in those trees is Michelle.? I think?

Michelle, Tyler and Clinton

Kendra, Mike and little Ellie

Michelle. Alicia and Savannah

Uncle Warren found a bull elk that had died about a year ago. Kayden and Travis where totally excited about this little treasure. Clinton played a trick on Tyler and hide behind a tree with the antlers. Michelle tells Tyler that there is an Elk. It was so funny to watch his little face, he grabbed the nearest leg and hide. His little face was priceless!!! Good job on freaking your kid out, to funny!

My family doesn't really follow the rules. Glad there wasn't a Sheriff in site. Five kids without helmets! But they had tons of fun!

Loading up to go home.

I changed my mind or I've lost my mind!

I'm not private anymore.

Don't ask.

Laughing at self.

Duh!

My little Sister

Camille and Karin

Guessing on the age but I think Camille is about 7 and I'm 12?


Fast forward 20 years!
Karin and Camille


As most of you know "Camille Lee Button" got married!

I sit here reflecting, my heart is swelling, and I'm really at a loss for what I want to say.
It's been a whirlwind of activity and planning this last few weeks. Until the day before the wedding I really did nothing. That's because I have this little sister who planned, bossed and got it all done! She is amazing and I wouldn't even put her in the "bridezilla" category. She did get some amazing helpers on her side. Kudos to Dad, Michelle, Angie, Clinton and Travis and everyone one else that helped as well. It wouldn't have happened without your early morning rise and sore muscles. hehe! But your efforts and hard work made Camille's day. She was NOT stressing and let us take over. She didn't even panick when her zipper broke. She was a very happy bride.
The wedding turned out beautiful, the weather was good, the food was good, and Camille and Cameron where surrounded by those that love them dearly.



Camille and Dad walking down.
Dad's wearing his sandals, I swear he told Travis he was going to wear his river clothes.
What happened Dad? You chickened out?


Brides Parents

Look at that smile!

The wedding ceremony was beautiful. Cameron and Camille had the honor of having his father, Jinx marry them. Cameron's Dad spoke about marriage, love and relationships. Very beautiful words where spoken and such love and devotion. Made me cry.

Camille,

I love you. Seeing and being apart of this has been so special to me. I'm truelly happy for you. Cameron is an amazing, loving person and I can't wait to watch you guys grow and play!

Love, Karin