Summer Vacation

It was finally time for a family vacation. We have always wanted to take the kids to San Diego and Sea world and we finally got our chance. We packed our carry-ons and were on our way. Danny and I, the kids and Grandma and Grandpa Hawks all arrived in Old Town San Diego. We went swimming in the hotel pool the first day and just walked around.







The next day was our big day for Sea World. We loved seeing the dolphins and Shamu the Whale and the Polar Bears! Some of us even got wet! The next day we were off to the San Diego Zoo. So many animals and so little time! Then the last day we just walked around Old Town San Diego and got on the plane. It was wonderful just spending time together as a family!

Dylan & Daniel's Special Day

Sunday July 6 was the big day! Daniel received the priesthood and Dylan was blessed! It was an amazing day! Danny gave 2 amazing blessings and bore his testimony! He is the best husband and father ever! I am so blessed!! Grandma and Grandpa Polad, Grandma and Grandpa Hawks, Kallee and Jay, Terry and Diana, Aleena, Ryan , Megan, Torstan, Bryson, and Great Grandma Hawks all shared in our special day! It was also Danny's Dads Birthday! We had a great day! Thanks so much everyone that came to be with us! We love you all!

IT'S A BOY!!!

The big day finally arrived. I was scheduled to be induced on Monday so we were very excited. I have never gone on my own so I just figured this would be no different. We went to bed at about 12:00 because Maycie just didn't want to go to sleep. So then at about 3:00 am I woke up with contractions. They were about 5 minutes apart. They hurt but not too bad so I got up and looked on the internet when you should go to the dr.s. Still not yet. So I tried to sleep and then finally I decided that I would wake up Danny. He was getting excited and said let's get ready. I still wasn't sure if we should go yet so we took our time and the contractions got stronger and quicker. Then at about 5:30 the hospital called and asked if I could be there in an hour. I said for sure! I hung up and called my mom and then told Danny that I couldn't wait an hour we needed to go NOW! We got in the car and took off! Danny was loving it because he had a good reason to drive fast and he said he had always wanted to raise to the hospital! I was just in so much pain and wanted to get there. We came to a yellow light and he started to slow down and I said "What are you doing? Just GO!" So he ran a red light. Then he almost missed the turn to the hospital and I freaked out! I just wanted to get there! We finally got there and walked in and there were about 12 nurses just standing there staring at me while I cried. Finally we got a room and they told me that I was at an 8!!! I was so excited and could not believe I had done it on my own!

Then at 8:21 am our beautiful baby boy was born! He weighed in at 7 pounds and was 19" long! He is perfect! The kids are so excited and couldn't wait to come and hold their new baby brother. Maycie especially can not keep her hands off of him. She just keeps saying BABY! BABY! We have been so blessed and are so excited to have this sweet new baby be apart of our family!

Basketballs, Trampoline and Baby

Okay so the boys and Danny were all out playing basketball and I went out to say hi! Danny then looked at me and smiled and then grabbed the basketball. I knew what he was thinking! It was time for the baby and the basketball pictures! So here are just a few. The kids and Danny didn't want me to feel left out so of course they tried to have big tummies too!

So then we decided to see if I could start my labor by jumping on the trampoline. Little did I know that I could barely climb onto the trampoline. Danny has the camera and starts telling me to do toe touches! AHHH not toe touches!!!!! I can't even bend over and touch my toes when I am on the ground! It sure was fun to try though. Danny did say I did get a little bit of air! Everyone ended up on the trampoline and had a great night. But still no baby. Maybe next week when we go white water river rafting!!!!! (Just Kidding)

In and Out Track Meet??

Okay, Well Derrik had his big Track Meet last Thursday. He had made it to the finals and we couldn't wait to see the big event. He thought it started at 5:00 so we got there right on time so we could get a good seat. People were pouring in so we hurried and got a good seat. Well then come to find out that it really didn't start until 5:30 and that Derrik was running in the very last race. But that was okay. Grandma and Grandpa were on there way so I told them they didn't have to hurry and would they mind stopping at IN and OUT to get us some food?! That saved the day! They showed up with lots of fries and burgers and we were all happy campers. You could even hear murmurs from the people around us wishing they could have an In and Out Burger. I think they really are the best. Well anyways back to Derrik. He finally got to run and he did so awesome. He came in 3rd in his heat and just did great! We are so proud of him and all the great things he does. He may not be the biggest or the fastest kid out there but he sure gives it his best and never quits. We love you Derr Bear!

Marlee's Preschool Graduation!!!

Well Today was the big day. Marlee graduated from Little Rascal's Preschool. She was sooo excited and kept asking if it was time to go yet! She even let me curl her hair. We were all very excited. Grandma April, Maycie, Mom and Dad were all there! She sang songs and told us her favorite things to do at preschool. Then she said the nursery rhyme "Wee Willie Winkie" all by herself. She was so good! She even got a yearbook to take home. Some of the highlights were the Famous Quotes in the yearbook. These were Marlee's: "Don't talk to my dad, he's shy", and "I tell my dad to say excuse me but he doesn't" and one more "My cat rides my bike when I'm outside playing in the sand". Oh she really makes us laugh. Well now she is on to kindergarten. I don't know where the time has gone but we sure do love our "Sillybuns"!!!