Seven Peaks Fun!

The seven peaks summer is over...We're not as close to it anymore anyway...Overall, we thought it was a great deal, and we went 1-3 times/week. We took the camera a few times, so here's some of our fun summer!

The one time it rained really hard while Raul was there with the kids. It really scared Rakel and she has been a bit traumatized of thunder an lightning since...

Raulito getting a "dolphin ride"

The face of happiness

Raulito loved the alligator in the tadpole pond, but only the mouth...He wouldn't actually get on it...

Graduation

Well, it finally came! Raulito's graduation! It has been a crazy week, with packing and everything, but we made it. Thursday we went to the commencement. Elder Ballard spoke and it was really neat. It was nice that there were not so many people there (being summer) and we got to sit pretty close to Raulito. Friday was the convocation. My parents, sister, and Aunt and Uncle came as well as some friends. It was great to see Raulito be able to receive his diploma! I cried at the end. He is such a hard worker and I am so proud of him. Afterwards, we had a little party for him and Rakel, because it will be her birthday on Tuesday. As happens, we were late to our own party, and I put the wrong address on the invitation, so who knows if people tried to come and we weren't there. Oh well, Rakel had a good time. Mom helped pack on Friday and Saturday, so we're making progress in that area. It will be another busy week, and who knows when we'll get our internet connected in the new apartment, so I'll post as soon as possible. Enjoy the pictures!

Ringing the victory bell. Rakel was too scared. It was pretty loud. Notice the dark clouds behind...We got rained on afterwards...Jumping for joy!The family: Mom, Shanise, Raulito, me, Raul, Rakel in front and my Dad in back Happy birthday Rakel! Shanise made the cake to resemble Rakel...It turned out pretty cute and took another thing of my to-do list for the week. Thanks!

Camping!

On Monday morning, we decided we were going to take a trip...We needed to go to Idaho anyway to pick up a dresser from Grandma's house before the closing date...So Monday was as good a time as any, mostly because we couldn't find another date in the next few weeks. So, we went up to Twin Falls and spent the night with the fam. We actually got everyone together. All 4 kids at once! Tuesday we left for Bear Lake. We would have made it a lot sooner without the construction...Good thing for the dvd player in the car! It was not a long enough trip for us, especially because we only got to play in the lake for about an hour...But life's like that, and we're grateful for the family time we were able to have! Enjoy the pics!

Rakel and her friend Alex on Sunday...The eyes say it all!

We finally found a place to put the hammock!

White was not a good color for clothing...He fell down so many times!

Playing at Bear Lake! Rakel's favorite activity at the lake, shell collecting! She said she likes it better than 7 peaks!

The deer liked that camping spot for some reason, we saw him there twice...beautiful!

Raulito's Birthday...(Daddy)

We had a great day for Raul's birthday. A friend came over to take care of the kids so we could go to the temple. That was a nice start to the day! Then after lunch and cake (ok, it was cheesecake) we went mini golfing. It was REALLY HOT!!! But we survived (we found a hose hooked up to a fauced in the middle of the course and cooled ourselves off...) Then we went to 7 peaks. Happy birthday Raulito, I Love you! Some fun with the whipped cream...

AWWW!

The kids actually hit a couple of balls...It only lasted about two or three holes, though...Rakel was running to get in the picture...Then we took another one...Yes, I'm a little wet. Don't mind the facial expression. I Really wasn't unhappy, I just didn't know he was taking a picture! The kids found a golf cart!

4th of July fun

Well, since the fourth was a Saturday, both Raul and I had to work, but I think we had fun despite of it. Raul took the kids to the parade in Provo. They had a fun time. Then when I got off work we went down to downtown Provo and checked out the booths. Later, we were all able to meet up to see the fireworks. The first two pics are of the neighbors...They love hanging out with Rakel and Raulito...And they would stay all day long if we let them...We don't let them, but they have a good time anyway... What happens when we open our door for more than a minute...

Parade!

Rakel, Raulito, Sofie and Ema. It rained just enough to cool everyone off, then it got hot!

Glowsticks, YAY!

Just a small snake at the reptile show we saw...

ALmost the only free thing at the downtown event. There was also a long line! Rakel was really cute and helped Raulito go up and down...

Rakel's sparkly butterfly stamp. She was sad when it washed off..

Happy 4th!

Happy Birthday Raulito!

Raulito (jr) turned 2 on June 26th! We had a fun party for him up at Timpanogos Park in Provo Canyon. It's a really nice park and we were really lucky to get a pavillion. The weather was great and we had a fun group of friends and family that came to celebrate with us. Let's see, at 2 years old, Raulito LOVES CARS!!! and he doesn't like sharing them with his sister...He is learning how to speak pretty well and will repeat just about anything you say. He is not too picky about food so far. Most days he wakes me up and wants his hot chocolate...Thanks Daddy...He loves to go to nursery and playing outside or in the water. He's pretty careful and doesn't fall down too often, but he's adventurous as well. He wants to do anything Rakel can do...He is definately a Mommy's boy. We love him and feel so priviledged to have his sweet spirit in our home! Here's a few pictures from his Photo Session at Kiddie Kandids (he DOESN'T like getting professional pictures taken...but we got a couple of smiles) and from his party.

The girls decided they were going to play tricks on the adults by taking the croquet hoops...haha

Most of the goup...(some had already left) My mom and dad, Sister Shanise, Grandma, and my aunt and uncle, And our little group of friends!

Water balloon anyone?

Raul and Shanise...He is like a big brother to her.

Raulito's Train Cake We converted his crib into a toddler bed, but we haven't ever bought rails for it...He didn't seem to mind. We never heard him cry when he fell out of bed...but the first week or so we found him like this...Poor thing. Oh, his bed is to the right of the photo...