Summer Fun Part II

More of the Hayes Family Reunion...

Family Home Evening
Playing in the sand
Emma wake boarding...go Emma!!!

Summer Fun Part I

This summer we had many things going on...We had a Hayes Family Reunion at Bear Lake and we had a great time! We had a day of family games and everyone had a great time. We played red rover, water ballon toss, squirt gun war and many others.
Squirt gun war...
The kids got to make a t-shirt and they turned out great. Instead of tie-dye, they rubber banded their shirts and used spray paint. So much less mess and they had fun. I was surprised at how much they looked like tie-dye. They are still soft and washed great.
We rented a boat for the day and some tubed while others wake boarded...or at least some of us tried to wake board. It has been a long time since my kids have been on a boat and they enjoyed it. Bear lake was beautiful and clean. We were there all day and only walked away with the slightest of sunburns. There were sand castles and moats and water guns.
We also had family pics taken. I haven't seen all of them both they turned out good. I can't wait to get the proofs so I can see how they all turned out. Here is Grandma and Papa with all the grandkids. We have added 5 peeps to our family since our last pictures. Amazing how they change in just a few years.

We had a great time thanks to Melanie who planned this year!!!

Alexism

I can't resist the funnies that come out of Alex's mouth...

Emma and Alex were talking about paint and stuff (a popular topic since the last 2 weeks I have been painting the basement) and Emma said something about plaster. Alex asked what plaster was and then under his breath said, "Man I have a lot to learn."

I love him and he keeps us laughing!

just a few more...

not so good with the blog...here are more pics

Our new house...

Here are some pics of our new house. We really love it and are feeling at home here. I have slowly been putting my mark on decorating it but have come to a stopping point. I did the Living room, entry, Emma's room, kids bathroom, started the family room/dining/kitchen but haven't finished. I told Justin since we move rather often that this time I am going to try to get it all done the way I like in the first year or so so I can enjoy it before we move again. So far I have been pretty successful. For now this is it...more to come...

Things happen for a reason???

I know that there is a plan for us but sometimes in short scheme of things this seems strange to me. I guess maybe in the short scheme things really don't matter. But here in the Hayes home we are struggling with a problem. You see our home in Katy never sold. It was under contract when we left for Utah and was supposed to close the same day our Utah house did. However, the sale fail thru due to the buyers who weren't really serious about the house that were trying to do something not very nice. Anyhow, because our company gave us the equity money a day before they backed out we were able to get our new house. But the problem lies in that we own 2 houses at the current time...which we don't want. Our company is taking over our payments and the costs of the home but our name is still on the deed. We did have another buyer this last week but they seemed to have backed out as well. I am getting very discouraged as well as worried about the situation. I know that if this didn't happen we wouldn't be were we are today, in a beautiful home and getting adjusted. We were fortunate in that we are together after 7 months apart from our daddy...so maybe that is why this happened. I still am confused about our house not selling, we have gotten such positive feedback since we put it on the market. So, if you think to include us in your prayers we would appreciate it. I will keep you posted. Thanks!