Fun at the Pool

We have loved going to the pool this summer. We've got a great pool in our subdivision & we go several times a week. Melissa & Brittany have been able to become stronger swimmers, Nicole has learned to swim & Allie is finally putting her face in the water & jumping off the side. Brooke likes to splash around & just be in the water. We all have a lot of fun!!

Allie & her Dad

Allie has become a real daddy's girl. The other girls love their dad, but Allie asks about her dad all day. Jake is real cute with her & I think enjoys the extra attention from one of his girls. =)

Brooke's first bites of green beans

Brooke has not been a big fan of solid foods so far. The look on her face shows how much she liked the green beans.

Nicole's ballet recitals

Nicole started taking ballet last fall at the Treasure Valley Ballet Academy. Her teacher is Miss Katie and her cousin, Abi, is in the same class with her. She has had a great time and dances around the house all the time. I'm sure I'm biased, but I think she is really good--cute, too. The year is about over & she is already asking about when her classes will start up again. Maybe we have a future ballerina in our family.

Brittany's baptism

Brittany turned 8 in April & chose to be baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She had been waiting for so long for this day. She was beaming all day long. It was a wonderful day for her & she had many family members there supporting her in her decision. When she came out of the water & into the dressing room she was so excited to tell me the words... "I'm perfect"--she was smiling so big!! It made me cry. Brittany is a beautiful young girl & so much fun in our family. We love you, Brittany!

Brittany & her Dad before baptism












Brittany & her family...

Brittany's birthday

Brittany turned 8 today!! She spent last week at Disneyland & got to celebrate her birthday a little bit there. She opened her presents & got some fun things...earrings, scriptures w/ case & a razor scooter. She got money from Grammie so she can go buy a bird & cage. She is very excited about that. I'm sure we'll be at the pet store soon picking out her pet.

She chose to have cheesecake for her birthday dessert. She gets her own so she is ready & excited to dig in...

Disneyland & California Adventure!!

The Yorgason family had a vacation together down to Disneyland. We decided to go there in April, hoping it wouldn't be too busy or too hot. Well, the first day was not too bad (Thurs), but Friday & Saturday were very busy. The weather was good for 2 days, but on Friday it poured rain!! We stuck it out, bought ponchos & ran inside stores when it got real bad. Always makes it more interesting. Here are a few highlights from our trip...

We ate breakfast at Minnie's place & got pictures with her & many of her friends.


The roller coasters have always been a favorite for Melissa & Brittany, but Nicole surprised us this time & went on all the ones she could ride. Space Mountain was one of her favorites. You can barely see her eyes peeking over the bar. She loved to scream--I laughed more at her screaming than from the thrill of the ride.


















Small World is definitely a classic & loved by everyone.













The girls loved looking for souvenirs.













Nicole celebrated her 5th birthday at Disneyland. She got a special birthday badge to wear & was wished "Happy Birthday" throughout the whole trip.



She got to go to the princess fantasy fair & get her hair done up to look like a princess. Sleeping Beauty is her favorite princess right now. She looked so cute & I think she really felt like a princess today.

















The girls always have fun when they are with their cousins. Here they are with Kristen & Rachel.













Even though it rained, we stayed as long as we could. Becca & her sisters, Deborah & Martha, tried to keep their little ones dry & comfy in their strollers.













We had a little bit of a lay over on the way home, so the girls made themselves comfortable on the floor at the airport & enjoyed a movie & their books. We have travelled quite a bit over the past few years, so they have gotten used to entertaining themselves while we wait to get to the next destination. It sure makes travelling so much easier.