Faith in every Chapter

Girls camp this year was so much fun. This small group of girls and leaders are so wonderful. It was a joy to be with them. It was beautiful at Camp Mia Shalom this year and we had experiences that none of us will ever forget. I am so blessed to be apart of this ward and this wonderful yw program. Girls camp is where testimonies are built and strengthened and I' m grateful for the experiences I have had at Camp Mia Shalom.

Happy Fourth of July

It's fun to have the Holiday weekend spread out. The party keeps going on...
Saturday night we got yummy Cafe Rio take out and went to the Provo high football field to watch the fire works.

We played frisbee and catch and kicked the soccer ball around. The kids all were really silly and fun that night. We loved the fireworks show and loved being together.

On Monday, all the kids wanted to do was ride their horse Chief. Matt saddled him up and they had a great time. Miss Ella surprised us all. She loved the horse ride and we could hardly get her off. Matt was thrilled with his 3 little cowboys and 1 cowgirl.

Quick Cabin Trip

We went to the Phillips cabin in Manti while Matt and Hunter went on the round up with the Knudsen / Boon Boys. It was fun to spend time with my family even for just one night.

Ella trying to give James bunny ears. ( you can sure tell she has older brothers:)

We discovered that "Mater" really lives in Gunnison Utah.

The boys really thought he was cool. It make them excited to see the new cars movie. I think Grandma K. is planning on taking them while I am at camp.

Ella in her little kiddy pool. Look at that cute little belly...

Grant and James loved swimming in the lake. Thanks Aunt Brooke for taking them and making sure they were safe.

Happy Anniversary

June 30, 2011

Matt and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. Even though our week was crazy busy we were able to escape to Park City for the night. We ate dinner at Ruth's Chris, and just relaxed. It was so fun to spend some time together, even if it was just for one night. I am so thankful for a wonderful husband who loves me.

Busy Bee...

My cousin Kate asked me to make her wedding cake. I was very excited. I learned how to make my own fondant for this cake which made me very happy. The only bummer was the cake got moved around a lot and it shifted before I could take a picture. I'm sure I'm the only one who would really notice, but I'm kinda funny about stuff like that.

Fish Lake

Ivie Family Reunion 2011
at
Fish lake

My cute Family

All 11 Knudsen Cousins

Grandma and Grandpa Ivie
celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Hunter got this tent for Christmas and was dying to use it. I was so nervous to let him stay out in the tent by himself all night, but Hunter did great. He is growing up way too fast.

The big hit for my kids was this awesome bike hill... They rode bikes almost all day every day. It was so much fun.

We brought the fishing boat again this year. Matt was awesome to take all the kids fishing. Uncle TJ was the only one who caught anything, but everyone had fun trying.

Uncle Jerald was the life of the party. He dressed in the suit and scared all the kids up in the woods. The boys are still talking about it.

Miss Ella is so much fun. She thinks she is as big as the rest of the kids. She has the cutest personality. We just love her!

Couldn't resist a photo opp...

We got a snack at the lodge...

Sunday night we were a little silly and decided to have a dance party in the parking lot. We blasted the boys current favorite... Beber music... and danced until we couldn't dance anymore.

Grandma and Grandpa Knudsen thought we were crazy because of the freezing cold weather, but we didn't care. We had so much fun together.

Last night at fish lake.

We had so much fun. Just what the Doctor ordered...

PS. I've created a diet coke monster...

Surprise from Dad

We have been talking about a swing set since we moved to this house, and it just never worked into the budget. But the other day Matt surprised us all and brought home this awesome swing set. The kids are thrilled, and so am I. I love sending the kids out to play knowing they are safe in our back yard. What an awesome Dad we have. Thanks Matt We love you!