4th of July Fun!

This year for the 4th of  July Nate and I went to Idaho to spend time with my complete family!  The festivities kicked of Friday night with Kit flying with a twist.  My dad came up with the idea of using fishing poles to fly the kite with more control and an easy way get the kite to return back to earth.  Here are some fun pictures of the new style.  

Saturday morning (the 4th) began with some attempts at family pictures.  My Dad really wanted to take them out on the river in the boat.  After a few attempts Diesel decided that he was feeling left out and wanted to join.  The pictures were difficult to do be cause of the flow of the river and the sun, but some turned out pretty good.  

After the pictures and breakfast we headed into the famous Rupert Parade!  We were ready with the camera for any crazy floats since last year we missed some amazing photo's!  So we were not going to make the same mistake.  Here are some of the fun pictures of this year!

Notice Uncle Jake's Sunglasses (they were Ellies and she didn't want to wear them).

After the Parade we headed back to the house for BBQ and family.  After eating Nate, Steve, and I decided that we were going on a rescue mission for my camera that ten day's earlier I had lost in the river (see Memorial Day Post).  Here is the preparation picture to hoping into the river. 

After hopping into the river we figured out that you couldn't see past your hand.  My AMAZING husband decided that he would go to where we thought it would be lying and pull himself down by the reeds to the bottom so he could see better, and behold.....  He FOUND my camera he turned it on and took a picture!  

(As a side note I would like to put in a plug for our camera the Olympus Waterproof Camera!  The camera works great even after sitting at the bottom of the Snake River for ten days, and after a quick clean it looks like normal.)

{{The Olympus Stylus 850 SW - there are hot deals to be had on eBay right now,  I highly recommend it.}}

You always have to have your own fireworks.  Here are pictures of the Boy's attempts at Launching them off of the dock.  They became very creative.  

These were a few war marks left behind (Sorry Dad).

Later that night some of the neighbors who are certified to do the BIG fireworks had put together a really big production.  So we went out in my dad's boat and anchored it where we had front row seats to the show!  It was really fun.  To add to the fun my mom had gotten some 3D Firework glasses that made one firework seem like 10.  It was a different experience.  Nate and I put the glasses over the camera and took some pictures of them. 

The events of the weekend continued to the 25th of July the newest member to the Buckley extended clan and the Moore family was being blessed.  Britney and Steve decided to Bless Lila in Idaho.  It was so nice to be able to be there and be apart of Lila's Special Day!  Here are a couple pictures of the cute family.

One of the best things about being in Idaho is the Sunsets!  Diesel and I enjoyed them very much!

I Love, Love spending time with my family.  We are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our life.  Thank you for all that you do family!  

Birthday Celebration!

I have to say that birthday's are the best excuse to get together with friends, and have fun in the pool with some good food!  Taylor had a fun Birthday Bash at his parents house and it was such a blast to see everyone and celebrate!  We had such a good time socializing, and catching up with everyone.  The boys were being creative with ways to come down the slide {See Exhibit A} They were also playing an interest game of Water Basket Ball.  It seemed that every few minutes they were coming up with new rules that would benefit them.  It was so fun to watch.  {See Exhibit B's} The girls mostly sat on the side lines and talk;  occasionally we would laugh and make fun of the boys{See the Girls Exhibit C}.  Jeff claims that he can't swim because he's asian so him and Troy play real basket ball on the side {See Exhibit D}  All in all it was so much fun to hang with everyone and celebrate!  Thanks Taylor for being Born and letting us come and play  {For other Random Photo's of the night Please see Exhibit E's}.

Exhibit A

Exhibit B's

Exhibit C

Exhibit D

Exhibit E's

Birthday, Fishing, Nieces & More!

Happy Happy Birthday to my AMAZING Husband! Nate had his 28th Birthday Yesterday and we are continuing to celebrate for the rest of the week! I love this man with all of my Heart and I can't imagine life without him. He is my Best Friend! I love you Honey and am excited to continue to celebrate YOU!

On Monday we got to spend time with the family celebrating Nate and Natalie's Birthday. Natalie's requests for the evening was Fresh Corn on the Cob, and Cherry Chip Cupcakes! Nate's requests were a T-Bone Steak and a Slip-n Slide (Thinking he was funny and they would never do it). ALL Requests were fulfilled! Because they all were birthday requests both Nate and Nat had to enjoy ALL requests.

Memorial Weekend Nate and I got to spend some time with my family! I was so excited to be able to go up and relax. While we were there my Uncle Kirk and Dad took Nate and I fishing! I have been begging to go fishing forever! Nate was not sure on how he felt about it, but he ended up catching the MOST fish that day! Thanks Uncle Kirk for taking us fishing! Thanks for helping us Dad! We love you all!

I got to go down and spend time with my Brit, Steve, and my Super cute Nieces!!! I had so much fun loving on Ellie and Lila! We played lots of games, watched some movies, and fort building! Thanks for letting me come play with you all!

I apoligize about the pictures that are not right side up. I am at this point to tired to fix it. So for this time only please tilt your head to the Right. Love Ya!

Happy Easter & Much More!

Disclosure {It has been a fun filled week and I have lots to blog about}

This past week has gone by so fast with lots of stuff going on! But first and foremost Happy EASTER from the Durbano's!

Last night we got to spend time with the Durbano's doing traditional Easter activities with a twist! We had an amazing dinner followed by an Easter basket hunt. After searching for our baskets we made sugar cookies! It was so much fun to see what everyone came up with. Here is my bunny pre-frosting.

Here it is post frosting. {It was so hard to frost that thing. I like the pre}

After dark we had a night hunt for some Easter Eggs! It was so much fun! Thanks Doug and Shawna for putting together so much family fun! We loved all of it.

I love this time of year because we get to focus so much on Jesus and all that He has done for us! Nate and I got the opportunity to go to the Twin Falls Temple for the first time and share with Angela and Tylor in their special day. Angela and Tylor Gillett were sealed together for time and all eternity to each other along with their son Jackson! It was so beautiful and special. It was the perfect time to go and see all that the gospel has to offer! It was so touching to see how happy Angela and Tylor make each other, and how happy all of the kids are! Congratulations!

Here is the Happy Family!

Here we are with Dad, Grandma Buckley, Brenda, Kirk, and Mike

On the car ride home I decided to get some photo's of Diesel when he sticks his head out the window. He loves to ride in the car and he loves even more to stick his head out the window. So on the way home Nate and I decided to see what he would do at 80 mph and here is what happened....

Earlier in the week my sweet husbanded decided to surprise me with these BEAUTIFUL flowers! I am one of the luckiest girls! He is so sweet to think of me and do something special to make me smile! I love you!

New Moore Baby!

Introducing Lila Jane Moore!

Born April 7, 2009 @ 6:39 pm

Weighing in @ 7lb 7oz

Congratulations to Britney and Steve!

Also to little Miss Ellie who is going to be a GREAT big Sister!