The Ensign Family

19 August 2011

Pass of all Passes

For Christmas we got Utah County Pass of all Passes. We have enjoyed Trafalga, Flash Basketball games, Orem Owlz games, and now Seven Peaks Water Park. Summer is coming to an end and we were anxious to get out and have some big kid fun before school starts and the baby is here. The kids loved the wave pool, and all the slides. Taylor was fantastic to help the kids so much, since I was limited in what I could do being pregnant. I am so grateful for all of his help and support. I just smile when I see him playing with our kids.

The kids loved to ride in their own tubes. At the end of the day we discovered the slides they could do all by themselves, even wait in line.

10 August 2011

Pioneer Day Waterballoon Volleyball

For Pioneer Day this year we got together with my family for a BBQ and some Waterballoon Volleyball. Thanks to my parents for the fun BBQ, and to my Sister Amy for the fun game.

My grandpa losing his hat while making the save.

Cassidy with her grandpa "Poppa Eric"

The unbeatable team!

Delivery in Seattle

At the end of June, Alisa's parents began their Missionary Service as the President of the Washington, Tacoma Mission. Alisa and I volunteered to drive a vehicle up to them. We left mid-day on Thursday and drove about 10 1/2 hours before stopping in Kennewick, WA for the night.

The Boise Temple. (Picture taken from the car window as we drove by.)

Mt. Raineer

The drive through Oregon and into Washington really was beautiful.

Space Needle

View from the Observation Deck

Alisa looking cute as we get ready to board the Seattle Monorail.

The above picture has funny story. We walked down to Pike Place Market. The "Public Market" sign is pretty popular so I asked her to stand by the curb so I could take her picture with "the sign." She acted a little confused wondering why I would want a picture of her with that sign. The picture below is the sign she thought I was referring to.

We are not fans of sea food, but the market was a lot of fun, and had beautiful flowers.

We bought some to give to Alisa's mom.

Don't want to eat them, but still fun to see.

We arrived safely and have a fun, although quick time with Alisa's parents.

We are proud of them and their willingness to serve.

Orem Owlz

Fun night at the Ballpark.

28 June 2011

Butterfly

Taylor's mom loves butterflies, monarch butterflies the most. Every year she will collect Milk Weed and find the eggs on the leaves. The family, and many local school classes, enjoys watching the eggs hatch to caterpillars, the caterpillars grow large and fat, turn into a chrysalis, then become beautiful butterflies. Often I watch Cassidy play and see her share many of the same interests as her Grandma Lisa. She loves to make things, sewing, plants, flowers, animals, and butterflies. One Sunday she found a butterfly. It must have been injured, and not able to fly, or else Cassidy had the magic touch to be able to hold it.

The end of a great school year

June is coming to an end fast! This has been a very busy, fun filled month for our little family. Cassidy graduated from kindergarten and Mckay from Joy School. Since then we have been busy with my family enjoying the last few weeks we will have all together before my parents leave for their mission. My prediction...my kids are going to be bored in July.

Cassidy's school held a dance festival. Cassidy was so excited. She did a great job performing. It made her day that when she was done, she got to get checked out of school.

Pictures: Cassidy with Grandma and Grandpa Weaver and Cassidy with Mrs. Rico

Kindergarten graduation was on June 2nd. Cassidy felt this was a very special day. She invited the whole family down for her ceremony then to our house for special sugar cookies and watermelon. During the ceremony a video was played of each child saying what they are excited for about first grade. Most of the kids said "to meet my new teacher" or "two recesses." Cassidy, my original and creative child, said "To go to school all day long!" I am excited for her to go to school all day, but I am already sad that she will not be around the house to entertain us all. She is a happy kid that is always full of excitement. We will miss her when she is gone all day long!

Jarom, Mckay, Kaitlyn and Jack. (Alan moved a month before school ended)

The start of the school year Mckay and I started an adventure together. I, and a few other moms in the neighborhood, started a pre-school class for our kids. We each taught twice every 5 weeks. The year was fun and the kids grew to be good friends. Mckay loves to have his friends come and play, and he is even comfortable going to play at their house now too. I am grateful that we were able to be a part of this school group. I am proud of Mckay for the things he learned and the friends he made. I was surprised to learn that he likes to be the class clown, tell jokes and make every one laugh. He has grown up this year!

We had our graduation party at a park. The kids had fun running and playing make believe. We forced them to stop playing to take a picture. It's just too bad that the graduation caps that I made were way too small to stay on their heads.

26 May 2011

Cassidy...The Bee Killer

Now that the weather is starting to improve, we are again being visited by wasps and other annoying stinging creatures. Recently, Cassidy decided to take it upon herself to "Poison" the bees with some orange juice, an otter pop, a chinet plate, loads of tape, and a hand-written note. (Apparently these are some intelligent bees.) She was convinced that with one sip, the bees would become so ill that they would die.