Emily
Brandon
Alyssa
Leah
Leia
I believe she fits right in! 
DC and the 4th of July
Washington DC was a huge highlight of our trip… we had so much fun and it is awesome to be able to see and learn so much about the beginnings of our Country and Forefathers.
Museum of Natural History
BIG bones
he’s got more teeth than Brandon
The Hope Diamond
holdin’ bugs
Smithsonian Castle
National Air and Space Museum
Pilot-less planes
landing on the moon
center of DC in the crypt… this is where George Washington was supposed to be buried
Dome of the Capitol Building
Washington DC Capitol building
The White House
Washington Memorial with the Jefferson Memorial in the background
Marquie de Lafiette (another one of our favorite characters from the Revolutionary War series)
They worked on pamphlets to be Jr Rangers at each stop we made.
Can we say more?
Lincoln Memorial
we ate breakfast with Ben Franklin
we spent the 4th of July at Mount Vernon, home of George Washington
We had a blast… I know I missed so many of the highlights…. but there were too many!
Boston, NYC, and Phillidelphia
We took a Revolutionary War trip to Boston, NYC, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC. We went during the 4th fo July> And it was awesome, we loved it! We have 710 pictures just of this trip.. hey, it was 2 1/2 weeks.. theres’s no way I can post them all so I’ll try to not go way over board with pics. :) Enjoy…. we did!
it was cold and rainy in Boston
can you spot the Old North Church
One if by land…. Two if by sea..
Samuel Adams
Ellis Island – we spent to much time here
and missed going over to the Statue Of Liberty (next time)
then on to Philly
and the Liberty Bell
and the Zoo
they loved seeing the ducks
such a cute bunch
we also went to the Please Touch Museum
where we got to play
and touch everything.
it was fun running into Willie while there
at Ben Franklins Print Shop
we watched a series about the Revolutionary War that highlighted Ben Franklin… the kids loved spotting him everywhere!
at the aquarium we touched sharks
starfish
and anything they would let us
It was a blast!
Summer Fun
We’ve had our fair share of fun this summer….
in the water with cousins…
watching movies….
at the salon…
with newly weds…
and newly cousined…
with plenty of visiting, visiting, visiting…
we’re plain tuckered out!
The BIG Two
Leah turned two and we had a little party with close family…. she loved all her presents.
she wasn’t quite sure how she felt about the big purple dog…
though it fast became a favorite
she’s getting so big!
We love you Leah…. Happy Birthday!
Happy 10th Anniversary
For our 10th Anniversary we took another cruise! This time to the Mexican Riviera. It was so great to just get away and spend a week together.
our cruise suite and beautiful flowers
we went to a glass factory
they made some really awesome stuff
I’m always amazed by the beauty of the ocean
we toured a cactus garden
they have some real pretty looking cacti
mind you … I wouldn’t want to plant any in my yard though
we also went on a pirate cruise …
they put on a show…
fed us … and took us to an amazing private beach to play. So fun!
We had an amazing time….. thanks to my parents (especially mom) for watching kids so we could get away!
Something New … Something Green
We took our cousins and a new friend to see a hockey game. The kids thought it was great that people were yelling at the players and each other. Here are a few snap shots of the evening.
this was the something green…. I don’t know who or what it is… but Megan got her picture taken with it
overall it was a fun night… new experience to watch some hockey…. and the kids got to eat popcorn and hang out with their friends!
Birthday Girl
Alyssa turned 3 and we had a party with a new set of family. The Carbines and Messina’s live close now so Alyssa had a beautiful Birthday cake (thanks to Amelia).
Princess Cake
the birthday princess
she got so many great gifts, and it was so fun to have everyone over.
New Adventure
Las Vegas here we come! After 10 years in Utah … 10 cold snowy winters … we were ready to move to warmer climates and thought we’d give Vegas a try.
Here are a few pictures of us at the new house (rental)
moving is such a tiring event
Grandma and Grandpa Dastrup were out visiting family and stopped by to help
Emily’s room
Alyssa and Leah’s room
Master bedroom
sitting area in Master
view of the city
Brandon’s room
Baptism Day
Emily was so excited to be baptized.
Emily and dad just before
party after… everyone came
Emily with Grandma and Grandpa Lantz
Emily with Grandma and Grandpa Dastrup
we tried to get all the kids there to sit and smile :)
congrats Emily
bff (Emily and Zoe Lee)
