July in Review

Classic Jay moment. In the NEIGHBORS Cooler.

We spent the weekend of the 4th in Arbon with our nieces and nephew's . And as always Loads of FUN. We played in the water, rode all the fun toys, played games late into the night, shot guns, lit fireworks, looked for snakes, caught butterflies, and really enjoyed our time together
Jessi put together a Top Shot Competition. We chose our gun the distance and the target. We spent the entire afternoon shooting things up, trying to out do one another.

Ying and Yang Did everything together. Even sharing their Ring POPS. Are'nt they so SWEET?

We set off fireworks and had our traditional Roman Candle Dual. I look forward to this every year. It's NOT at all safe but very entertaining. We Laugh so Hard until our face hurts. Jappy barely missed Catastrophe by the skin of his teeth. GOOD TIMES....

Jessi and Brenda's Baby Nora -Kasen fell asleep on Bryce's lap. It was hilarious He didn't want to lay back on him and when Bryce tried to lay him back he would wake up.

The kids had a small water fight. Jay loved shooting everyone. Poor Brielle did not appreciate being squirted. Jessi was protecting her. Jay didn't mind shooting her either.
This Is a Classic moment all of my kids have with Dustin. He is so good to them. He's going to be a Great Dad some day.
Watching the Firework SHOW I took a group picture with everyone lined up but it's hard to see. Fun Weekend Larsen's Thanks for letting us Crash the PARTY.

My Brother and his wife had their FIRST BABY!! We were all shocked when he came 2 mos early. But he is healthy and growing like a little weed. We were able to spend a weekend in Salt Lake with ALL of my Brothers. We made it a Sampert REUNION. We spent an afternoon at the pool, had a birthday party for my younger brother, ate at 'IN and OUT',went to a drive in movie, shopped a little, and did a little bit of temple square (in the pouring rain). It was nice to spend time together,and let the cousins get reacquainted. We have been lucky to see them twice this year but I'm sure it will be awhile before we all get together again.

I ran my third 5k of the summer. I signed the girls up to run the 2.5K It was fun to do it together. I think I have Jappy on the band wagon for the August Run.
Mady needed a victorious Cool Down.

I'm feeling behind, and disorganized in every aspect of my life. So for now you only get pictures.

We just did them this weekend at our newest nephews baby blessing. An update on all family happenings soon.

Glory Days

Malad High School, Jappy's Alma Mater had an Alumni Football game. Jappy was so excited to get those pads on again. He had a BLAST and thankfully didn't hurt anyone. It was fun to watch him play and to see him reconnect with old friends. He hung around after the game and had several players stop and tell him "You still HIT like a BRICK WALL" He couldn't have been more thrilled to think "He still Had it" Even after 20 Years.


Jappy and his Nephews Austin and Dustin. They were lucky enough to be on the same DOMINATING team.

Jay LOVED watching his Dad out on the field. And insisted on wearing his gloves and Jersey after the game. He still has not taken them off.



The kids in each of the nephews/dads Jersey.


While eating breakfast this morning Jay thought that I needed a recap of the game last night.

"Mom, Dad run and catch the ball." "Mom, Dad run and TACKLE him" "It was SO AWESOME"

Well I think Summer is coming. The Girls have been out of school for a week and a half and it has rained almost every day. We have tried to fit in a few outdoor activities between storms. We have dusted off the bikes and gotten some excercise. Took the kids Hiking, Lunch in the Park, Dad's baseball games, and lots of walks around the block. We have gone to the library several times for books and activities already, it's turning into our home away from home. We have managed a few cleaning/organizing projects. I'm hoping to continue the battle on CLUTTER!! I'm ready to donate, throw away our Junk, and organize the rest.
We enjoyed a Lightning Storm the other night. We grabbed our chairs and huddled in the garage and watched Mother Natures Light Show.




Jappy is busy with 2 baseball teams, His Calling, Work and trying to fit in time for the Kids.
I Just finished my second 5K. It was a lot tougher than last months race but I did Great and even managed to shave off several minutes on my time. Last weekend I attended Time Out for Women with Friends. We had such a great time together. I am so Lucky to have met such Fun, and Caring Women. I do love those Girls and there is NEVER a Dull moment when we are together.

5K

My friend Megan is training to RUN the RAGNER which is a relay from Logan to Park City

Upon her announcing this CRAZY endeavor a group of us decided to Train along side her in hopes to lose unwanted baby weight.

In preparing there is a 5K race each month during the summer that we will participate in together. And at the end of the summer a 10K. Hopefully this will give me incentive to KEEP GOING. It has been really fun to have people share in the same pain, and struggles. I am not a runner, I don't like to run but it has made it so much FUN to run with friends. I Love these Girls. L to R Megan, Me Leslie, Jen, Misty *After the race. Misty is a personal trainer and is incredibly fit. She ran the 10K. We were all SO Happy that she didn't Run with us. She would have put us to shame. Jappy and my mom brought the kids to cheer me on to the finish line. It was a really great and empowering feeling. I think the Next race we will have even more people in our finish photo. I've been recruiting!! The More the Merrier!

Jet Six months

My Baby is Half a year old.

He is growing and changing each day.

He weighs 18 lbs. and is in the 71% (His rolls have rolls) He's a healthy chunky Baby

He's a really easy going baby, who loves to be held. He is sitting up, eatting rice cereal, sleeping in the crib, grabs things and puts them in his mouth, laughs and smiles,babbles, and rolls over. He prefers sleeping in his bed rather than in someones arms. One thing he is NOT doing is sleeping through the night. He gets up once, but will scream for hours if I don't go get him. I'm working on it.

WE LOVE U JETTERS!! Happy Half Birthday!!

FAMILY

The WHOLE Family was able to meet in Coeurd'Alene to mourn together. It was Fun to be Together for the week even if it was for such a sad occasion.

We played games, did karokee, ate tons of food, drove 4wheelers, had an Egg Hunt, drank lots of pepsi, played baseball, had a Birthday Party, took LOTS of pictures, and stayed up WAY to late, and were able to visit with Family and Friends that we hadn't seen for awhile.