Our Little Monkey!

Who: Tylie Addison

What: Backs away from the dishwasher after being scolded by dad

Where: Our kitchen/computer desk

When: This evening (and just about every other evening)

Why: She closes the dishwasher EVERY TIME it's being loaded or unloaded-drives me nuts! Once the dishwasher door opens, she's right there, ready to start either taking dishes and utensils out (that were just loaded) or she grabs the door and closes it, sending the dish rack rolling away and slamming into the back... we tell her, "Ty... no no..."   "Tylie. No."   "TYLIE- NO."

Well, this evening she got a little scared and started backing away from the dishwasher. She backed right into the wall, stopped abruptly, and gave me the biggest puppy dog eyes ever (she's pretty good at that). I thought, I HAVE to record this if it happens again. Sure enough, there she was a minute later doing it again. This time there were a few words exchanged between her and I:

Me: Nooo...

Tylie: All Done.

Me: Are you all done?

Tylie: (shakes her head no)

 This time there weren't the puppy dog eyes like before; just a feeble attempt at rubbing her eyes as it she were tired... Nonetheless, it was just as cute. That little booger! All you can do is fight back the smile that's so desperately wanting to break through the tough parent face...

Another month's gone by, & summer's slipping away...

I think it's safe to say that we're monthly blog poster-ers (if that's even a word; doubt it is)! Summer so far has been a blast. It's going by too fast, actually. It seems June was all rain, and now that July's almost over, I look back and wonder "What have we been doing??? Where has the month gone???" One's thing's certain-our family LIVES for summer weather! Becky loves the sun; she thrives on it. Dallin and Kailee are now joined by Tylie in loving the water; they'd go swimming everyday if we let them-DESPITE sun burns! I love shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops; they get more than their fair share of use during these months... Needless to say, we've enjoyed the past month of activities; hanging out outside (when it's not blistering hot), firework shows, evenings at the park with friends, pools and water slides, grass (may sound funny, but you really learn to appreciate/miss it come January and February), Fourth of July, Draper Days, Thanksgiving Point Gardens, Pioneer Day, etc., etc., etc...

Here are a few (and by few, I mean a TON) of picture updates of this past month... Enjoy!

The Gardens in the summer

We recently found out that the Gardens at Thanksgiving Point has a different themed activity going on every Monday night for the rest of the summer! So far, those we've attended have been Christmas in July, School Night, and Super Hero Day... Next week is Super Waterslides! Anyone wanna join?

Kailee and her SUPER powers

Dallin and his ripping muscles

"Melting Snowballs" which really were nothing more than kiddy pools with TONS of cut out sponges to throw at each other! TOO much fun! had we known, we would've taken towels with us...

You have to notice Kailee's terrified expression "Someone PLEASE help me!" and Dallin's expression of sheer pleasure knowing he's about to drench is sister with the two loaded sponges he's carrying!

Posing by the waterfalls (they're more beautiful than this picture shows)

Santa! in my favorite, shorts and flip-flops! He made sure the kids knew he is STILL watching them... and to be extra good...

Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House

We were able to go the another temple open house this week. We recently had the open house and dedication of the Draper Temple, and now the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. Last time I attended an open house was as a kid at the San Diego Temple. It seemed for a while these types of experiences were almost once in a lifetime occurrences. Now, fortunately, we have more opportunities. I was excited for the kids to be able to go into a temple once again, even though not dedicated yet. What better way to help them understand the importance of temples than by talking about hem before visiting, and while actually walking through two different temples within a few months time of each other! It was a great experience, and I'm so glad we live in a place where we are offered these experiences.

Family Photo

Becky and Mindy

This was too hilarious NOT to post... Look at D and K's faces! The sun was right in their face, and they were NOT happy about having to open their eyes for the picture! Yes, this is their attempt at opening their eyes and smiling for the picture! LOL!!!

Football and Baseball Fields...

All in one day!

One Saturday morning, we got up and went over to Lavell Edwards Stadium, just to see if we could get in. We didn't think it would be open, but tried our chances. Luckily for us, the delivery gates were open and we were able to get in, run around a little, and have some fun...

Panoramic of Bec and D racing across the field. From what Bec said, she had to run to keep up with him all the way across the field! Foreshadowing???

Close-up of their race back the opposite direction

The boys on the bench

This was too priceless not to take a picture of. Normally, Ty tries fighting to get out of holding hands, but that morning her and Kailee held hands all the way out of the stadium! Too cute...

Later that evening, we went to a Bees' game. The kids usually see the plane flying around the valley on teh day of the games for advertisement, and ask to go. As usual, we don't go. This evening we decided it would be fun. At last minutes notice, we loaded up the kids and headed downtown for a game! With fireworks after the game, it was an easy decision! With such a last minute decision, the seats weren't the BEST, but it was well worth it! Great memories...

The girls; smiling nicely...

The boys; acting normal... well, as normal as we get, that is!

The Zam Fam

Silly Becky... this picture was taken in the dark, sitting on the field waiting for the firework show to begin. 

MINDY!!!

Some of you may already know, or have met Mindy-Lou-Who. She was our neighbor (slash) live-in-babysitter when we lived in Rexburg . She is a wonderful girl who we love having around. Since we moved away from Rexburg, she too has moved to Utah (just not THAT much closer to us). She's here visiting us for a few days, and it's been great having her around again; just like old times...

Dallin at one point was in love with her, and was heart-broken and upset when we told him Michael was going to marry her...

Becky loves spending time with her

Typical Mindy expression... well, at least when taking random pictures in the car!

Showing off her super girl pose at the Gardens...

Who knows... hilarious though!

Updates from the ZamFam

Yes, we know it's been a while since Becky or I posted anything that's been happening with our family. Kailee's birthday was the last post, and much has gone on since then... so, here are a few "highlighted" events: