Erin and Albert Nef

Mom and Dad picked the kids and I up on the way to Utah for Erin Jones Wedding.  We stayed with Syringa the first night. First time to see my newest nephew Colvin Lee Proctor Born May 14th, 2014  He is soooo cute. Haven't seen a picture yet that captures what a little man face he has. Just Tiny and sharp and adorable. 

Got this Poofy dress from Halo- heaven. Katana calls it her spin dress "mom watch me 'Wirl". 

Payton's fiance, Ethan and Landon watched the kids while we were in the temple. They had 5 under three.  Three of which were under a year. Troopers. Denali had a crazy road rash from his adventures with Timbers kids last weekend. Katana kept asking me for a band-aid.  They ceremony was so interesting. The sealer gave some amazing counsel and insight.  Erin and Kevin are so perfectly awkward for each other it's cute to see.  He fits in. Very ummm. Jones. 

All my Brothers and Sisters were at the reception. This means Cousins, and Craziness and Photo shoots. 

Tell me this was staged?!

We totally monopolized the dance floor.  Cart and Brenden busted out some crazy lifts that ended in a flash dance (wardrobe malfunction--Brenden's trying to pull her skirt down while swinging her upside down. It was great.)  We started expanding the sprinkler dance move to include: hand lines, pivot, rodeo, popcorn popper....we burned up the night.

Next stop  Evan and Joann's for the Albert Nef reunion.  That's my Grandpa's brothers and sisters on down. Uncle Darwin stepped in for Grandpa Dwaine in the "Who done it" Trivia Game. We ate lunch then The 4th Generation just sat and told stories of their childhood.  The 3rd Generation sat and listened.  The 2nd was in and out herding kids, playing games, snacking and talking.  And the newest generation was busy playing. They had games, toys, movies, volleyball and an awesome slip and slide. It was a little breezy and chilly but that didn't stop Katana from hurdling head first down the slope. 

Left to Right: LaMar Nef, Lois Nef Cherry, Darwin Nef, Clyde Nef, Floyd Nef 

We headed home Sunday morning cuz Katana got sick.  First Evan had to take Mom for a spin on his new motor bike.  (I promise she made it out of the garage...albeit screaming).   We stopped a lot for potty breaks on the way home but rode in style on a bed in the canopy. The kids loved it. 

And it wouldn't be a proper post if I didn't attach a sleeping picture of my babies to the bottom with a caption like "good to be home" or "all tuckered out." 

Summer fun

My kiddos are getting so big and strong.  Katana is starting to be helpful. Especially with Axel cuz they can play together. With summer comes hot new hair styles, horse trough swimming pools, crop dusters (they get so close I swear I could jump off the roof and catch the landing gear), mowing the lawn (aka. Bon Bon the horse), eating fresh from the garden. We take our little basket out and pick stuff for dinner. Been eating peas, radishes, beets, 3 strawberries,  chard, and spinach. I hate weeds! Well maybe not dandelions as i read they are edible and super healthy.  I've made dandelion cookies, fried dandelions and dandelion syrup.  Preston says "healthy does not mean good."  It was fun try and I said "In the 2nd coming at least I'll know I can make a mean weed stew."

Started milking my goat and found we don't like it. I love to milk her but only Axel can stand to drink it. (actually better for him. no tummy aches or spit ups....fantastic but stinky pee. )  So I tried Cheese. That was fun but again we're a straight Cheddar kind of family.Cooking with it sort of works. My bread didn't rise as well. bummer. still had fun making a mess. Finally Goat milk ice-cream was yummy but it's 3 parts goat milk to 1 part cow cream so kind of cheating.  

Went to church with Aunt Tina because Uncle Delwin is a Lay Minister (like a substitute) and was speaking in Gooding.  It was insightful to visit another church service. During the Children message (like a 5 min. primary lesson) they asked what is a missionary? A little boy said "it's like a spy" So we need to be better spy's for the Lord. AKA member missionaries! And they have a mingling period. I need to be better with the whole meet and greet thing. We run in just before church starts hopping to snag a side bench in the back and run out hoping we don't strangle our kids in public.  I also really enjoyed the upbeat music. They have a band!  Delwin's message was on how Christ is in every part of our lives.  Not just church. Not just Sunday. Not just some people.    It strengthened my testimony about how lucky we are to have the spirit able to stay with us all the time. Not just at church. Not just on Sunday.  I was really proud of him and glad they invited us.