Bell Tower

Dad took Mara down through Emma to hear the Bell Tower Choir. We could have just sat in our back yard and listened, but I'm glad that he took us over closer.

Maria, Emma, Gabrielle, and Mara stood on the over pass for quite a while at the beginning. Afterwords they sat in the van to read.

I loved listening to the bells but I found it hard to concentrate on something I couldn't really see happening. As I sat on the grass in the parking lot I noticed these cars. About 7 minivans in a row! Obviously, we live in Utah. (:

Oh how lovely. My wonderful parents! They are so adorable! I just don't know what else to say!

So let me explain about this video... I promise we are not that bad of singers!
This was Mara and I goofing off while listening to the Bells.

Six Flags Magic Mountain!!!

At the beginning of June my wonderful family, along with a family friend went to where we call home. Whittier California. Here are some photos from our fun packed trip!

Minutes before we left the Monsivais family got together to take a family picture. In this photo is my dear sweet Abuela. Her two sons, My brilliant father and My adorable mother, My Tio Victor and Tia Jessica, as well as their two boys. And me with 7 of my siblings.

While everyone was getting outside Ita, Gabrielle, and Emma where standing together. They are all so gorgeous!

It took a few minutes to get everyone out there and ready. So Joshua decided he'd let Karla practice taking pictures. He showed off his cherry red muscles for about 3 minutes.

Very simple explanation, Peter sitting around before we left. What a handsome boy!

The last day we where there we went to the beach as well as the 99 cent store! We only had a few minutes to go get some snacks and such, and of course, goof off.

Six Flags Magic Mountain in California!!
We all had such a terrific time! Here are some photos of our wonderful day at the park.

Peter, Joshua, Maria and I waited in line for about 30 minutes for the ride "X2". We went on it right after lunch. I'm so glad I thought to bring my peek with me! I was burning up in line, and would have lost my mind if I hadn't of!

Gabrielle does really good with Roller Coasters!

Gabrielle and Emma spent a lot of time together, Emma is a total chicken, and Gabrielle can be quite brave.

Emma really enjoyed the small, slower rides.

Mara ended up spending time with Mom, Dad, and Emma after a while. Looks like they had fun!

This was "SUPERMAN" Peter, Kaytlyn, Karla, Joshua, and Maria went on it and said "It wasn't worth the wait!" You are set into a roller coaster cart and shot at 100mph forward, and then up into the air, held for a moment, and then you fall backwards.

Emma loved this swing ride. After lunch she made everyone go on it with her. Of all the rides, this was the one that made Kaytlyn and her best friend Karla sick.

As I mentioned, Mara hung out with Emma. And Emma is one of the biggest scardy cats you will EVER meet!

My Father and Emma. And no way! Emma was brave enough to take her hands off the holding bar!

Here is everyone on the swing ride that Emma made us all go on after lunch.

Dad took Emma on the bumper carts.

Dad, Gabrielle, and Emma on the trolly.

Dad, Emma, and Gabrielle on the merrie go round.

Gotta love 'em Parents.

As we all should know, last Sunday was 'Fathers Day'. As I went through my pictures on the computer I realized I have pictures from Fathers Day. Hope you enjoy!

Fathers day was a pretty bright day. It was Sunday so we spent the morning at church. After church we all did our own things, weather it be watching a church related movie, reading, taking a nap, or helping with dinner we where all pretty 'busy'. Time flew by as mom asked for one of my sisters to get everyone in for dinner. We said prayer and, of course, started at the food.

Joshua's birthday was on June 17th, he is now 14. For his birthday dinner he chose to have "Fajitas". (YUM! My all time favorite!)

David and his fiance came over to eat, as well as bring Dad a Fathers Day gift. They got him a small duffel penguin bag. That when you squeeze it's nose it makes noise. We all got a good chuckle from it.

Nearly everyone in the family stopped by either on Sunday, or the Friday or Saturday before. Even Anthony and Missy came over with their 4 kids. Parker and Carson were very talkative and as always all 4 of them were fun to have around, as well as the fun sweet spirit of Missy and Anthony.

Everyone seemed to have a good time with each other. Genevieve played with all her nieces and nephews as well as spending time with the older kids too. We got a real good laugh after telling her a joke and waiting for what seemed a long while for her to figure it out. She's such a fun person!

As I mentioned Joshua's 14th birthday was on June 17th. His birthday Sunday ended up being on Fathers day. When it came time to sing to him and have him blow the candles out it seemed as if Genevieve's son Josh was more excited. He plopped himself on a seat right next to the cake and attempted to blow out the candles. He's such a cute kid!

Joshua was laughing so hard he couldn't seem to get enough breath to blow out his candles.
Hyrum kept bugging Joshua, by blowing in his face trying to distract him. And it worked. It took Joshua quite a while to get all 14 candles blown out.