California:Camping

Beware!! Picture overload approaching. At the end of June Jaden's brother Brandon and his wife Ginger invited us to go camping with them in California. I personally couldn't resist. Camping AND the beach. Seriously my favorite things!

Our home for a few days:

The trustee tent putter-upper.

One of the fabulous chefs.

The gracious inviters.

Kolby trying to escape so he could sit on some laps and beg for food.

Grandpa Rosser

Lariah

BreNae

And of course one of the best things of camping:Marshmellows

Kayda roasting marshmellows with her friends Skyler, Sean and with the help of Bobby.

California:The Beach

The first picture says it all-we couldn't wait to play in the ocean!


We played in the sand,

in the shallow water,

and in the waves.

Then we had to warm up,

visit on the beach,

and come again in the morning to look for animal and shells.

Just some of the creatures we saw while we were there:

California:Solvang

Not too far from where we were camping was a little Dutch community.

We walked aroung looking at all the fun stores and parks.

After all that walking we counterbalanced it at a yummy bakery.

California:Santa Barbara

One of the days we decided to ride the AmTrac to Santa Barbara. We were going to the pier and look at some of the shops there.

Waiting at the train stop.

Kolby was enjoying the ride.

I wasn't going to post this pictures at first, but Jaden posed for it!

At the pier.

I love when people has a sense of humor (especially when asking for money)

We rode the bus and the kids thought that was one of the funnest parts of the trip.

We went in some interesting stores. And of course we had to try on the goods.

By the end this is what the Rosser boys were doing--waiting outside the shops.

Of course you know it was a fun trip when this is how it ends:

California:LA

On the way back home I wanted to go see Hollywood since I haven't ever been there. We stopped and walked down some of the stars. It was interesting that we were in Hollywood when we found out that Micheal Jackson died (we didn't go see his star though)


I am not a star struck person, but I did get my picture by my first movie crush-Gene Kelly! Aaaah, thank Grandma Hunt for introducing me to him.

We wanted to avoid LA traffic and I really wanted to see the LA temple so we walked around the temple grounds.

It was the spot where the the light post did in our camera and I am able to catch up blogging since I haven't taken any more pictures since.:)

Trip Number 2 to Jo Town

I decided that since Jaden was working it was worthless to just stay home. Susannah was having her reception so who could resist a party in JoTown? It was fun to see the Bushmans and everyone in Joe City. The next day my parents left early but I hung around to eat the free lunch at the cafeteria and try out the Mulders water toy.

Kayda and Kamryn

Kolby trying to get to the fun stuff

Kayda and Rigdon

I had a picture of me, Kim, Cara and Kristal and I wanted to compare what we looked like to what our kids look like but I couldn't find it :(

Thank You

Unfortunately I am always a little late at sending out thank yous. I actually uploaded this post and started typing when who knows what came up. But the fact is, some things are still better late than never so:

A big Thank You to everyone! Thanks for the notes, emails, cards, phone calls, and prayers.

Everyday is new day.

Then and Now

A picture from a party a few months ago

At a family party for Cam a few weeks ago

Trip Number 1 to Jo Town

My friend, Kristal was having a surprise b-day party so we decided to go. When we drove into town I couldn't resist taking a picture. I love AZ sunsets and especially on when you can see the whole skyline.

Maren teased me that I only come for other peoples' parties, but I love spending time with family! I couldn't resist this picture with all the "helpers" in the kitchen.

Kayda was modeling a wig for us. I was just thankful that my mom didn't need it yet.

I think they look cute matchy, matchy.

Adventures in June

So obviously I have slacked off on the blog thing. Somehow June has become a busy month for me. I am going to highlight some of the month in the next posts. So here goes. . . .

Happy Father's Day and Belated B-Day!

Jaden is such a good dad and husband! June has snuck up on me way too fast so unfortunately I wasn't as prepared for Jaden's b-day or Father's day. That's one thing I love about him is that he gives me slack when I am a slacker.
Usually the first thing out of Kolby's mouth in the morning is"dadda" or "daddy". Kayda does pretty much the same- she'll ask,"Where's daddy?" and when he comes home from work she is so excited. You can tell how much they love him and it is because he gives them lots of love.And about the birthday- well, hopefully I can do better next year! Love you Jaden!

Can you say MESSSERS!!!!

Kayda posing in her dance costume.

Kayda and Kolby playing their room.
"This is a messy room." Kayda

The kiddos helping Dad build Kayda's new bathroom. Kolby thinks Kayda is so funny in this one.
Another pose by Kayda.
Kolby eating messy watermelon on Aunt Lari's floor, and loving it.

Ten Reasons I Love My Wife!!!

1) My wife loves the gospel and teaches our children about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
2) My wife is Honest.
3) My wife loves our children even though they mess all day.
4) My wife loves to be with family and have a great time.
5) My wife loves, and supports me.
6) My wife is dedicated to our family and strives to make us the best we can be.
7) My wife loves to provide the family with wholesome recreation.
8) My wife loves to save money, ie coupons (pictures coming soon).
9) my wife is a dork. (our term of endearment)
and last but most important
10) My wife's Christlike attributes and example make me want to be a better person.

Kit, Thank you for all you for our family. Thank you for being a wonderful mother to our children while I am at work and school. Our little messes are our wonderful messes and they are sweet, kind and loving like their mother. Thank you for loving me and helping me become a better husband and father. Thank you for the most wonderful five years of my life. Thank you for being my eternal wife. I love you.

Bumble Bee

This is for family that can't make it tonight. So turn it on at 7:00 and it'll feel like you're there (well, almost).