Hulse Reunion

After the airport we all started to get things ready for the reunion the next day. James and Becki got the Rhinos no problem but when Melody and Matt went to get ours they couldnt get Melodys hitch off so we werent able to rent one. Bummer. Later that night we went over to Kathys and ate and visited for awhile. Ben taught us the game signs and we tried playing it and actually got semi good at it. Saturday morning we woke up early and headed out to the four peaks area(I think). We set up camp and people took off on the Rhinos and the Ranger, while others visited, played horseshoes and the kids did crafts and an egg hunt. We had an absolute blast. It was hot but that didnt stop the fun. While riding we found some tunnels and went through no problem, well most of us. Chris and Carrie and their gang took the wrong tunnel and got stuck in some really deep mud. But with everyone working togther they were able to pull it out with another Rhino. Later on, the Ranger got stuck again going up a hill. Guess who was driving, yep Chris and Carrie - not their lucky day. But once again they were able to shimmy it down the cliff. I think everyone liked the challenge of trying to get the ranger and rhinos unstuck. Around 2pm we started to pack everything up but their was time for one last ride and while they were out a part broke off one of the Rhinos. These Hulses like to play hard. That night Mike and Lydia's family came over and played some games and ate ice cream. But everyone was pretty tired so the night didnt last too long. Sunday was Wesleys blessing and then Ben talked right after that. It was crazy getting kids to sit through two sacrament meetings but it was neat haveing the family their for both events. This weekend was awesome!!! Thanks James and Becki the reunion was an absolute success!!!

Bens Home!!!!

So Matts brother Ben got home on Friday October 16th at 12pm. James, Becki and Family got to our house Thursday night around 10pm. We just got them set up and then all went to bed. Haylee was so excited to see her cousins. We were going to have her sleep with us to make room but she wanted to sleep with her cousins, it was really cute. So Friday morning we got up ate and got ready. Then Mike and Lydia came over with their Fam. and we all headed for the airport together. Haylee loved the airport, she was a little bumed at first because she thought she was going to actually get in a plane but once she got over that she had fun just looking at the planes through the windows. It was great to see Ben. It kind of feels like he never left in a way but it is still wierd seeing him at everything now. I guess Matt got a hold of the camera so here are some interesting pics at the airport. WELCOME HOME BEN!!!! We sure missed ya.

Daddys little helpers

Matt was cleaning up the yard the other day so the girls went out to help(play). And play they did. They had a blast jumping in the leaves and throwing them in the air. Haylee actually got really mad that Matt was throwing the leaves away. We had to explain to her that soon new leaves would fall and she could play in those ones.

Tyler Reunion

Last weekend we went to my familys Tyler Reunion. It started in the middle of the week so Matt stayed and worked while I took the kids. We stayed in a cabin in Greer AZ. The weather was beautiful and it was great spending time with family. The kids had so much fun running around outside and playing with their cousins.

Number Two is now One!!

Thats right Jayna turned one on July 24th(Pioneer Day). We went to San Deigo that week so we celebrated the day before. We gave her some rainboots because she loves putting on her sisters. San Diego was awesome. The waves were huge, Todd Chapman and Matt were brave and strong enough to play in the waves while Jenna and I played with baby Mac on shore. It was a crazy weekend to go to the beach, the life guards were saying that the waves dont usually get so huge and the current isnt usually so strong, they wouldnt let people go out in the waves unless they had flippers(fins) and just let everyone know to be careful. I went out once in the waves but I got pretty pushed and flipped around I got kind of freaked so I played on the shore the rest of the time. It was pretty cool watching the humongous(sp) waves.

Simple Things

We were bored one day so I decided to go to AZ Mills mall and see if the kids would like it. They had a blast. Haylee could of spent all day at the Rain Forest Cafe just watching the Alligator. She was scared of it but she couldnt stop watching it. They played on all the different toys and just had fun walking around out of the heat. Its fun when you find something different for the kids to do just to shake it up a bit. Especially when it is free!!!!

Fourht of July

We were able to go up to Eagar AZ for the fourth. We had an absolute blast, especially the kids. My grandma has a huge yard where the kidos spent most of the day running around, swinging in the tree, going for walks etc... The weather was awesome. The parade turned out ok, Jayna was entranced the whole time she loved it. Haylee liked it too but once the big trucks came by and honked there horns she got really scared. We were able to calm her down and she finally enjoyed the rest of the parade. The fire works were neat as well. This time Haylee loved them and Jayna was scared but they both fell asleep by the end of it. They played so hard the whole weekend. I did mostly video taping so I dont have a lot of pictures but here are a few. And I still dont know how to put videos on here, I am serious Ashley you need to sit down with me and help me out. Hope everyone had a great fourth of July.

Mothers Day

So Mothers Day was forever ago I know I know but it was an awesome day. I am so thankful for my two precious girls, we have a blast together. I am so blessed to be able to stay home with them right now, that may not always be the case so I am enjoying it while I can. Matt gave me a sign for Mothers Day that reads "Lord Grant Me the Patience to Endure My Blessings" which was perfect since early that morning Haylee woke up and threw up all over the place. Fun Stuff!! Being a mom can be crazy and exhausting and overwhelming etc... But there is nothing I would rather do. Happy late mothers day to everyone out there.

Baby #2

Here are just a few cute pics of Jayna. She is 10 months and is already taking a few steps when being prompted to. She is always smiling and just tons of fun.

Mesa Art Center

Awhile back we went to the Mesa Art Center with my mom because we got free tickets from the library. There wasnt really anything for the kids but my mom made it fun by letting Haylee sit on the Art for pictures and then let her play in the fountains. My kids have one crazy grandma!!