The BIG 8 B-Day and a visit from Nanie & Poppy

I can't believe Dallin is already 8! He is so excited to be baptized and to be a cub scout. What an exciting time in a little guys life. I love this kid so much! He is such a joy in my life. Here are 8 things (in no particular order) that I love about Dallin.

1) He was the first one to make me a mother.
2) His love for the Savior and his desire to do what is right.
3) His laugh
4) His easy going nature
5) The way he unexpectedly gives me bear hugs
6) How much he loves being with his family
7) His loving, tender side
8) The joy he brings to our family

The new ride

Ben's parents came down for a visit. On Dallin's birthday we painted his room then went to the school to have lunch with him and then came back and put up the border. All in time for him to get home. He was so surprised.

Grace held perfectly still for this one. This was the pose she made.

Then we headed to the beach for some celebrating.

My sweet girlies and me

Typical boy

Grace enjoying some one on one time with Poppy.

We have a neat little sea center down the street from our house. Grace just loves it.

An eel hiding out

Nurse shark

The touch tank full of crabs

There is always lots of fun when Poppy is around.

Nanie and Poppy and the kids and our friend Lorcan.

Looking for an aligator....no luck

Brave enough to hold the lizards now!

I found this beauty stuck in our patio.