Lake Powell.......finally

It took me awhile to recover from this trip but here it is finally.....there are TONS of pictures some of which I didn't even post so enjoy.....

This was our prime "real estate" by the time Friday came we had to more pop-up....sweet set up if I do say so myself..

However a small hurricane came shortly after we got there and just about took it out.....as you can see the kids were really concerned about everything flying away....

As Chad.....

and I were trying to hold it down while Tyler was trying to anchor it all down....mean while getting hammered with dirt....then topped it off with a nice rain....after that it was beautiful...

and what would a lake trip be without a game of football....

however this year I was smart enough NOT to "hold" the football for David so he could then tackle me!

Alissa, Morgan and Paige warmin up

Chad and "his" daughter Maci

Out by the camp fire.....well sorta....I bought wood....it didn't burn....I suck....but it smoked?!?! Tyler LOVED it!

The kids spent a LOT of time playing in the mud .....and burying their feet

Rachael and Alyssa were lucky and got to come up early with Nana and Papa Fuzz but I think we got fired cause they got a little sunburned.....oops Sorry we tried!

Morgan and Janell hangin out

Breeana and Kenna chillaxin in the tube drinkin the hard stuff....

The best Mother-In-Law in the world with the best Husband in the world......and I'm not just sayin that to be the favorite daughter-in-law....I'm serious people

The coolest people on the lake....duh

Morgan getting ready to learn to knee board....of course I didn't have the camera when she got up....she did great!

Jayse the tired flag boy

I'm totally ready for the pros......or something

Breeana pulling her dad in after he ATE it ......hard

When he was still smiling.....before he made fruit smoothies

Chad right before HE made fruit smoothies

Takin a break havin a snack or two or three or four....

Janell and MayMay takin a boat ride ...still happy...until Unc Chad tried to be stunt man and drenched them

Kenna driving the boat......she thinks she's big time.....

The boat ride before the rest of the crew got there

Morgan and Cayden

Look Mom BOTH hands, both feet, and down my shorts

This is a picture Tyler took (along with TONS more I'm waiting for) of the whole group.

We had so much fun and we are glad most everyone was able to make it this year and we are already looking forward to next year!

Kenna's BIG day.....

I mean really WHAT could be bigger than Kindergarten graduation!! Thursday was the big day for Kenna and here's the pictures to prove she's ready to be a big BAD 1st Grader!



RiKenna and her teacher Mrs. Carruthers......thank goodness for those teachers....I couldn't do it!



They marched in and Kenna did a nice pose.....or just stuck her tongue out...whatever..


Kenna doesn't look ANYTHING like me.....I'm not sure I'm her Mom!

Thanks Grandma for driving all the way here for the BIG day....

and Nana and Papa Fuzz too!!

She's so thrilled to take her picture.......

No attitude there....

Here's a couple videos of their little music show...





Kenna would be the one rubbing her eyes, yawning and pushing her hat back up!

Kenna we love you and are so proud of you and how well you did in school!

Another Crazy Cardiff Weekend......at the Prom

It was that time of year again to head over to Kingman for the Prom. Eve puts on a great "2nd Chance Prom" for her Stake for everyone 16 and older. So the WHOLE Cardiff family (ok with the exception of Tom and September) all pile in to go dance the night away......let me just mention that means there's 17 kids left at home......which means TOTAL chaos...but lots of fun...speaking of fun....

Dwayne really knows how to get a party started....

Dwayne and Eve got a really cool pool from their neighbor and the kids loved it....

until Uncle David got in......

haha that was Taylor, Morgan and David....

So this year for the Dance Chad and I thought it would be funny to get our outfits at the thrift store and go 70's style.....

My dress.....was actually a skirt.....Chad's pants....um he owned them WTF Chad?!?! Most people looked at us and weren't quite sure if I really thought I looked good....until they saw Chad....they knew it was a joke.....

I still don't have the dumb Cardiff face down.....still working on it....Amy she's got it down...

Oh those Cardiff boys always tryin to get fresh with their wives...Dwayne there is a time and place for that jeez......

Noma even took the time to make flowers for all of us.....felt like we were back in High School pinning them on.....

Chad even dances the part of those SKIN TIGHT pants....

Dwayne takin it back to High School dancing with Linsey.....she LOVED it...

Chad had to take his chance with Linsey too......and yes that is SWEAT on his shirt....ewww I'm sorry Linsey...haha

The boys trying to get the "All the Single Ladies" dance down......should have put a ring on it boys....

Gotta have a little YMCA......nice sweat rings Chad...that's HOT

Noma showin her kids up on the dance floor....

The BEST part of the whole weekend was going to dinner with all the adults and having Papa Fuzz and Nana Noma announce their newest mission call......

Noma reading the letter that they have been called to the Johannesburg, South Africa Mission.....and Barbara celebrating she guessed right!

Congratulations Papa Fuzz and Nana we are so happy for you. We will miss you(and your scones) while you're gone but we know you'll do a great job!! We Love You!

Thanks Eve for a GREAT weekend!