Emily’s First Grade teacher is a fun/creative teacher. For her spelling homework each week she has to choose 3 or 4 things to do (from a list of many) with her spelling list.
This was one of her projects she did this week for spelling. She enlisted the help from a few neighbor kids and Brandon
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I’ve been wanting to have updated pictures of our family since it has been quite a while…. so Britta (my fabulously talented Sis-In-Law) came over and did a photo shoot with us.
Here are the results…..
Mike and Lexie – 8 Great Years Together!
Emily – 6 year old
Brandon – 5 years old
Alyssa – 17 months old
Leah – 2 months old
Our whole, beautiful, family. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life!
Again a big THANK YOU to Britta and her family for taking such wonderful pictures of our family and helping me fulfill one of my goals for this year. 
If your looking for a photographer check out Britta’s site -
I know I am way behind and have to get busy and post updates but I wanted to take a minute to post about my cousin Lacey and her beautiful little girl Taylie. Taylie was diagnosed with Leukemia so Lacey and Taylie have moved to Primary Childrens Hospital for the next few months…. but Lacey is in the hospital today having their new baby girl.
Take a minute to check out Taylie’s website and say a prayer for their little family.
We love you guys and hope all will be well with the new baby and things can get back to as normal as they can be.
We had our Dastrup reunion this past weekend and had a great time playing and seeing so many cousins and family members. Lots of singing, food, visiting and fun was had by all. Here are some pictures that document it.
Kenn, Pat, Jerald, Jeannie, Camille, Scott, Sherrie, Deanna, Paula, Annette, Kaye, and Randy (12 of the 15 children still alive)
Here is Emily getting her craft on with Grandma Dastrup…. and Alyssa is being oh so helpful!
Then it was time for a nap… but isn’t her visor so cute (she wouldn’t wear it)
Emily showing off her crafting skills.
Even Brandon joined in on the crafting fun. Here he is making a frame for his temple picture with Eliza and Eva.
Here’s Amelia with the newest grandbaby…. Kimball
Rex…. is my nose straight?
Next, on to face painting. Brandon got Volcanoes.
Hannah sportin’ the weather.
Emily had a sun with a smiley face.
and AneMarie had colorful…
thanks to Kristen and Emily Messina for doing a great job.
Tommy and Rachel
Willie and Jane
Rachel: What is wrong with your face Emily…. it’s got red stuff all over it.
and all the while there was plenty of visiting.
A beautiful shot of a beautiful Amelia
Brandon having a great time…
Vilate, it was almost a smile.
Grandpa Dastrup holding Leah while visiting.
The little boys…. Rex and Tommy! Not so little anymore.
and more chatting.
What’s a reunion without water games?
All that fun in the sun was just to much for some to handle.
I think every available camera had atleast one of these of Bobby.
Rachel with her beautiful blue eyes and bright red hair.
Grandpa Jerald Dasrup
Mike handing out 873 Skittles (to anyone who would eat them) that he won in the guessing game as everyone visits some more.
Grandma Dastrup holding Leah
Writing to Elder Dastrup (Samuel)
Everyone had to get in on the action.
But best of all… we love our (Great) Grandma Marylene Dastrup. Everyone had to get a chance to visit with her for a few minutes.
We had such a great time at the reunion…. a big thanks to all those who helped plan and organize it. There was so much fun to be had by everyone, and tons of great food to fill our bellies as we did so. Thanks again and we look forward to our next reunion in 2 years.
We blessed Leah on the 5th of July. It was a beautiful day and we were so glad to have some of our family with us.
Leah’s Blessing Day – 6 weeks old
Leah with Grandma Dastrup
Emily and Leah
Brandon and Leah
Too many sweet pictures to choose just one…..
Leah with Grandma Dastrup and Emily
last one I promise….
Leah and Brandon…. I got my eye on you!
and we are so glad to be a part of ours!
On June 29th the airport in Provo hosted some old time bombers for the public to come and see. My brother found out about it and told all of his brothers, sister and even our parents. Just about all of our family was able to come and see them.
This was a special thing for us because my Grandfather (Evan Dastrup) flew a B-24 bomber during WWII, and I grew up hearing many a stories about his plane and his experiences during the war.So to be able to see one of those bombers up close was such a fun experience.
Emily and Brandon were even able to go into the plane with there Grandma (Judy Dastrup) and cousins. They got to sit in the pilot seat and wear the big headphones just like their Great Grandfather did so many years before fighting for our freedom.
Of course there was much more to see and do there and one of the highlights was the Fire Engines.
Click picture above to see a short video
A ton of fun was had by all and then the day was topped off with a BBQ. Visiting, FHE, and playing were the main attractions. We are so glad to be a part of such a wonderful family.
Mike had a conference in Colorado so since we’ve never been there we decided to make it a family trip.
We decided to drive there on Hwy 40. It was beautiful and scenic driving out past the “orange” Vernal Temple and over the Rocky Mountains.
The drive was beautiful.
The first day we were in Denver the kids and I went on a tour of Hammonds Candy Factory.
It was interesting to see all the old machines and watch how each candycane is hand formed.
Then we went on our way to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. We were only there for a short while but we did get chance to see the Mummy exhibit.
played on the wolf statues….
and saw a squirrel.
The second day we went back to the museum to spend real time there playing and seeing all the exhibits.
They experimented…
fed fish…
played…
and each colored their own pictures.
Then we saw dinosaurs!
By the third day Mike was done with his conference so he was able to join us on our excursion. First we went to Celestial Seasonings and went on a tour of their factory.
They have some fun/beautiful art work on their packaging
Then we headed to see the Red Rocks
It was rainy and there was a concert so we were unable to see the theater but what we did see was amazing and well worth it.
Then there was a lul in the rain just long enough for us to hike a little ways to find a geocahe… YEAH! We love geocaching.
The 4th day was Sunday. We stopped by the Denver Temple on our way out of town. It was beautiful.
Then we headed for home.
The drive was beautiful. We took I-70 home, and then came up through Spanish Fork Canyon.
We love to have BBQ’s and get together with cousins and friends. Here’s a couple pictures of one such occasion.
a few games were played
Alyssa and Jane
Cute little Rachel
and baby Leah…. the newest addition for a few more days anyway.
We love our neighborhood! Every year they have a Summer Bash on the last day of school. It is always so much fun for everyone with music, blow up toys for the kids, tons of food, and visiting all around.
Here’s a quick video I took of Mike and Alyssa…. I think shes adorable. Enjoy!
