Hello Summer...Good-bye!

Summer is my favorite time of year. The only problem is that it flies by so fast that as soon as it's started it is over. This year has been no exception. Here is our summer run down through pictures...Kent took a second job working for Summit Ice and found himself very busy working.

We sure have missed him!!!

The kids love playing in the dirt across the parking lot.

Braxton couldn't quite hold still for a picture with his speech teachers Jen and Michelle on the last day of speech class.



We had a picnic up the canyon and on the way back saw a couple of moose hanging out in a field.



June 22 Braxton turned 4 and had a "rocket ship birthday party"

we haven't stopped hearing about it ever since.

We found a rocket ship at Zurchers and had to get it for him.

Elijah and Baylee take a turn at the pinata.

Birthday boy takes a whack.

Simeon's turn.

Elijah again.

Zander gets a chance.

I did my best to make him a rocket ship birthday cake that would be easy to split.

Maybe I am not the best at cupcake cakes.

Braxton got very upset when we sang happy birthday to him without the candle lit because it wouldn't stay lit. Apparently he's figured out how this works.

Trying to be a happy and brave boy.

Since it was a kid party where we invited the parents too

we decided to feed them hot dogs and cake.

Braxton LOVED his fire truck from Zander.

Baylee knew him well to give him moon sand.

Even though you can't see it Hyrum gave him a cars book he can design himself.

Thanks for the airplanes Simeon.

Mom and Dad decided he needed a bike his size so he'd be more confident in riding one.


The last weekend in June was the Kesler Reunion at Fish Lake

Braxton loved driving Uncle Gordon's boat.

Gordon had to keep Kesler close. ha ha ha

Braxton had as much fun off the lake as he did on.

He was funny he'd grab my hand and try to make me take the lifevest off.

Here mom just do it.


Braxton made the connection between the firemen he had, the fireman hat he got and the new fire truck. It was cute to see him play with all.

July 4th Braxton and I headed out to the Murray Parade with my neighbors Melissa, Janell and their kids while Kent delivered ice.

Braxton shows his parade spirit.

Funny stuff huh?

Melissa, Janell, and I

This looks more like the Kanosh parade than the Murray parade.

I had to take a picture of her crazy hair. WOW!

Braxton checking out the fire truck hoping it doesn't get too close.

All six kids on the parade route.

In case you don't recognize me in 20 years this is what I will look like.

It was so much fun to watch the rock crawlers climb on each other.

Braxton watched a few westerns and go the cowboy look down.

I was so lucky to have dinner with my roommates Robin and Kim from my first year of college. I love these ladies!!!

After two years of not making it down to Meadow/Kanosh for the

24th of July I was thrilled that his year we made it!

Kanosh parade has such fun and simple floats.

Braxton was excited to get some candy.

Waiting for more

Kent loves this truck.

The simplicity of a small town parade.

Nice boat!

Kanosh bishopric. I still think it's funny Travis is in there.

Kaitlyn is excited to participate in the parade.

Shantel on the other hand isn't as excited. Must be the age difference.

Kade enjoyed the fire truck water.

Meadow's celebration had fun blow up slides for the kids to enjoy.

Braxton loved it!

Brayden enjoyed it as well.

Tanner's getting ready to make a splash while Kade and Brayden look on.

Kade's turn

Braxton makes a splash.

Tenielle enjoys her turn

Here comes Natalie

Tanner is very brave.

Here comes Braxton

Carl's turn

Meadow's parade

Again the high tech floats.

Kyle shows off his wheels in the parade.

Tammy Beckstrand got her grandkids to do this float. It was cute the front of the float had an egg that said, "Kids crack me up"

Braxton raced in Kanosh, but when I had my camera in Meadow

he didn't want to leave the slide to run.

Kent, Kyle and his girlfriend, Jackie decided to race.

Kent's making a mad dash.

Uncle Kevin Kesler had fun playing with the girls.

The end of July we enjoyed the ward campout

Braxton and Simeon were filthy.

Cute flithy boys.

Brandon Berrett and Brent Christensen enjoy some relaxation

The ward members enjoyed a volleyball game

Bary Johnson didn't want to have his picture taken

The kids loved running down the ramp.

Cody was so nice to take the kids for rides.

Cool fort the young men made.

Baylee had great bed head.


Kent and I grew Topsy Turvy tomatoes.

These are pretty much the most expensive tomatoes I've had. lol

August 12th through the 15th we had the first official Kunz Family Campout up American Fork Canyon in Granite Flat Campground (Sites 51 & 52 to be specific). It was a lot of fun to get together and enjoy one another! Working on our tin foil dinners

Mariel taught us to roast starbursts.

Such a tough husband

My silly boy feel back in his chair

The kids loved running up and down this hill

Mariel & Haley snuggle

Cute girls

Who knows about my weird expression

Cute dirty cousins

Braxton always loves playing in the dirt.

Grandma helps Michaela with her hand.

We enjoyed a day at TibbleFork.

Braxton and Kent enjoyed the boat

Everyone enjoyed fishing
Kylie and Liesel here

Kylie, Grandpa, & Erik

Devin's quite the fisherman

We just couldn't get Erik to put his clothes on. lol

Grandma with Haley

Aaron enjoying the water

Brian, Austin, & Shanalea

Brianna

Levi practices casting

Quite the little fisherman

What a cute fisher

Kylie and Ahslyn love Aunt Mariel

Chillin' by the lake

I love it when my husband is so tough.

Braxton the mountain lion

A deer came and joined us for a moment

Kent just relaxing

I like his smile, but usually don't get it on camera.

Devin and Liesel learning about the hot desert...

Didn't take then too long to figure it out.

We've had a great summer. I hope that the fall and winter can be just as enjoyable for our family