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DC and the 4th of July

Lexie — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:38:58 +0000

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!

check out more here and here

Boston, NYC, and Phillidelphia

Lexie — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:39:16 +0000

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

Lexie — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:47:08 +0000

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

Lexie — Tue, 24 May 2011 05:35:05 +0000

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

Lexie — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:28:44 +0000

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

Lexie — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:01:04 +0000

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

Lexie — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:02:15 +0000

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

Lexie — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:42:02 +0000

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

Lexie — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:43:03 +0000

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)

Christmas 2010

Lexie — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:19:02 +0000

Christmas is always huge…. picture wise! I have soooo many pictures of Christmas and I’m sure you are just dying to see all 93 of them. But I will refrain…. and only try to choose a few of the best

Merry Christmas

Leah is getting so big!

and it begins….

Emily lovin some of her christmas

Brandon showing off one of his gifts

Alyssa with a new puppy

and Leah just dollin it up

then we went to Grandpa and Grandma Lantz’s and did it all again

Hope you and yours find yourself as blessed as we have been this Christmas season!