The St. George Six

Ammon & Ethan

2010-12-03T00:23:00.003-06:00

Ammon will be 7 months old on the 3rd. He is getting prepped for crawling, guess I better start getting the house baby proofed!

Thanksgiving Fun!

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Cousin T-Shirt Exchange

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Grandpa Bastow holding his two newest great grandsons - Ammon and Corbin! Emma with a baptism gift from Justin and Marisa's family. Emma loves it! Ethan is very in love with the music box as well!

Hiking at Red Cliff Recreation Area

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Hiking at Red Cliff Recreation Area

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Hiking at Red Cliff Recreation Area

2010-12-02T23:38:00.001-06:00

We went hiking at Red Cliff Recreation Area ~ it was so beautiful! WE also roasted hot dogs and enjoyed being out doors together!

Thanksgiving Fun!

2010-12-02T23:30:00.001-06:00

Some fun shots with Uncle Darren. The kids were running and jumping in attempt to climb up Uncle Darren like a tree. It took several attempts but they succeeded. Darren was a good sport.

Emma's Baptism pictures

2010-12-02T23:22:00.002-06:00

Emma will be baptized this coming Saturday December 4th 2010 at 10AM. Her Father will always remember that he was blessed with the opportunity to baptize his daughter on his Birthday! We are so proud of her decision to follow in the footsteps of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Emma's baptism pictures

2010-12-02T23:07:00.002-06:00

I took Emma over to a park near our home and snapped some shots of her in her baptism dress. She is beautiful!

Happy 8th Birthday Emma!

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Emma's 8th Birthday Party !

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Birthday Fun!

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Happy 6th Birthday Isaac!

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Halloween Fun!

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Random Pics

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Quentin's Home Coming!

2010-09-28T23:10:00.003-05:00

Some of these are not from Q's home coming like the one of Emma. This was a picture I took of her on school picture day. Isn't she beautiful!

Family Fun

2010-08-25T23:42:00.002-05:00

We have taking up hiking and the kids love it! I will love it more when it cools down a bit. Even when we go in the evening it is HOT! But you can't beat the scenery!

Love my cute Kids!

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Dixie's Opening Social Fun

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Brent's Back to School Opening Social

2010-08-25T23:22:00.002-05:00

Dixie throws a back to school opening social for the faculty and their families every year. It was so much fun! They had great food (hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, cotton candy, snow cones...) and fun activities for the kids. Face painting, balloons, inflatable jumping houses, and slides, velcro thing, climbing wall, which I even gave it a try. And we ended the evening with a ride on the "train"!

Water Fun & 2010 First Day of School

2010-08-25T23:14:00.001-05:00

Fun at Zions

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The kids loved the bus that drove us through the park as well!

Zions National Park

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Zions National Park

2010-08-25T16:40:00.001-05:00

These are in Zions at the Weeping Rock. The kids did great on the short hike up. We then enjoyed a refreshing dip in the river before heading home. Emma got a bit more river than she bargained for! :)

Zions National Park

2010-08-25T16:33:00.004-05:00

Our first trip as a family to Zions National Park. It is amazing! We feel so blessed to live so close to such beauty! We look forward to many visits in the future!

Getting so Big!

2010-08-25T16:26:00.002-05:00

Ammon is about three months old here and so much fun! He is such a happy baby! The kids love to make him laugh.

Splashin Around

2010-08-25T16:19:00.001-05:00

Splash Pad in St. George

2010-08-25T16:06:00.001-05:00

One of our favorite places to go on a hot Summer day in St. George is the new splash pad that is next to the tabernacle in down town. It is so fun! The kids love it!

Senic drive while moving to St. George, UT

2010-08-25T15:54:00.005-05:00

This is one of the beautiful scenes we saw while driving to St. George. This is in Colorado I believe. So lovely! We spent the night in Richfield UT and visited the cemetery there. Brent has a lot of family buried there. We were so blessed to have Grandpa Yergensen help us move and also JD and Marcie and Connie met us in Richfield! It was so fun! We enjoyed yummy Chinese food together!

Smiley Ammon

2010-08-25T15:44:00.003-05:00

Ammon is about 2 months old here. I was in the car waiting for Brent and had fun making him smile and laugh!

Baby Ammon & Silly Isaac

2010-08-25T15:25:00.002-05:00

More Omaha Fun & Sunken Gardens

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Fun With Grandma Aleen & Uncle Darren in Omaha

2010-08-25T13:39:00.002-05:00

We spent the day with Grandma Aleen and Uncle Darren on Saturday while Grandma was visiting us in Nebraska! So Much Fun! We Saw Geese, and went on slides, had Mexican food, played in fountains, walked around down town Omaha and enjoy ed a tour of the temple visitors center!

Random pictures

2010-08-25T13:22:00.003-05:00

These are some of the last pictures we took while we were in Lincoln. the pioneer pictures of the kids are from the visitors center across the street from the Winter Quarter Temple. We sure do miss Lincoln and all the wonderful friends we made there. We have lot's of great memories that we will treasure!

We Love Uncle Darren!

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Fun at the Children's Museum w/ uncle Darren

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Ammon Verl Yergensen is here!

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Born May 3, 2010 at 4:36 p.m.
8 lbs, 12 oz.
21 inches
Lots of dark hair!

Friends !

2010-04-17T12:50:00.002-05:00

Our friends the Andreason's were in town for the day and the kids enjoyed catching up and renewing their friendships!

Scavenger Hunt for Easter Baskets

2010-04-17T12:45:00.001-05:00

Watch out Eggs Here we come!

2010-04-17T12:40:00.004-05:00

The kids enjoyed an Easter Egg hunt with our friends the Brimhall's between conference sessions on Saturday at the park. Then on Sunday between sessions Brent made up a scavenger hunt for the kids, for them to find their Easter baskets. Later that day we had the bliss's and Brimhall's over for Easter dinner, Yummy!

Happy Easter !

2010-04-17T12:35:00.001-05:00

Slumber Party with the Swensons!

2010-04-17T12:31:00.003-05:00

As I mentioned before I am trying to get caught up on some older pictures. We had our good friends the Swenson's spend the night a while back and the kids enjoyed a bed time story and dog pile.

Fun at the Zoo!

2010-04-17T12:26:00.003-05:00

So I am playing catch up. These are pictures from last spring when the kids went to our local Lincoln zoo with a bunch of friends. They had so much fun!

Better Late Than Never!

2010-04-17T12:22:00.001-05:00

Here are some pictures from Isaac's 5th Birthday. Just a tad late. Like 6 months late. oops.

Isaac's 5th Birthday!

2010-04-17T12:15:00.003-05:00

So I am a terrible Mom and just realized I never blogged Isaac's birthday, so I am doing a make up from back in October. October 24th to be exact! Isaac had a very fun birthday and celebrated with friends. We went out to eat at Red Robin and then went to the movies to see Where the Wild Thing Are. Who knew it would end up being a bit scary for the kids. By the end they were all crying and asking to go home. Sorry sweetheart! We did our traditional waffles for breakfast and he got a Batman punching bag, which he and Ethan loved!

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I made Ethan an ice cream cake. It was a big hit. He is really into Bob the Builder right now, so he got some construction vehicles.

Happy 3rd Birthday Ethan Darrell Yergensen!

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The kids get to ride the carousel at the mall on their Birthday.

Bound for St. George!

2010-04-09T12:40:00.004-05:00

We got a job at Dixie State and will be moving there in July! Time to buy a home, settle down, and enjoy some warm climate!

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Christmas Gingerbread House

2010-02-09T18:48:00.002-06:00

We had a bit of a frosting fight after we were done decorating our house. Brent started it but I am pretty sure I ended it - :)

Superman suits from Grandpa & Grandma Yergensen

2010-02-09T18:41:00.002-06:00

Emma had her hair cut by Daddy! She looks so cute! The boy's love their superman suits that blow up to show off big muscles!

2010-02-09T17:25:00.002-06:00

Emma's 7th birthday! Isaac brought me breakfast one morning that I wasn't feeling well. I enjoyed what made it to my room! It was so cute! He is so thoughtful. Most of the cereal ended up on the floor. But it is the thought that counts! Love my kids!!

Family pictures in front of Twin Falls Temple

2009-12-21T12:03:00.002-06:00

Family History Journal Prompt Jar

2009-10-26T12:21:00.002-05:00

I loved this idea! Such a fun way to get to know your parents, grandparents...

Family History Journal Prompt Jar
by Jennifer Sizemore (Feb 18, 2008)

Here is what you will need to do to make a life story journaling gift like mine. The time needed to make this project is only an hour. Coming up with the questions was the time-consuming part of the project and I have done those for you (although you may wish to ask questions of your own).

* Journal for each person you are gifting
* Decorative embellishments for the journal
* Decorative box for journals and pen (optional)
* Decorative jar for journaling prompts
* Journaling prompts (shown below)

To personalize the journals, use your scrapbooking and stamping supplies to decorate a store-bought journal. I used monograms on the cover of my journals, so that my parents could easily tell the two apart. The journals were purchased at Target, but you could choose any journal that fits the personality of your recipient. You could also make your own journal, using any bookbinding method.

To make the journaling prompt jar, choose a jar that matches the home décor of your gift recipient and is large enough for all of the prompts. My jar is a little more formal, and was purchased at Michael's. Because it was beautiful as is, I simply added a rub-on from Creative Imaginations that fit my heritage theme. Copy and paste the prompts from below into a word processing application. Space out your sentences, remove the numbers if you like and then print. Each prompt was cut and then folded a few times before placing it in the jar.

When you present your gift, it will probably be necessary to give the recipient a verbal lesson in how to use the journaling system. (unless your lucky recipient is a scrapbooker and already knowledgeable about good journaling). Be sure to let the recipient know that the intent of the prompts is to stir memories, any memories. Their answers should be detailed and may even stray from the original question. You can also encourage your recipient to write down any story that comes to mind, even those not prompted by the journaling strips.

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Basic information to include on the first page:

* Name:
* Birthdate:
* Birthplace:
* Maiden name (if applicable):
* Parent's names:
* Maternal grandparents:
* Paternal grandparents:
* Siblings:

Journaling prompts:

1. What did your father do for an occupation?

2. Where were you when you heard about Pearl Harbor? Were you old enough to remember?

3. Where were you when John F. Kennedy was shot? What did you feel?

4. Where were you on September 11, 2001? How did the events of that day impact your life?

5. What was a typical Sunday like when you were growing up?

6. What did your family do for vacations when you were growing up?

7. What is your favorite birthday memory?

8. How was Christmas celebrated when you were growing up?

9. What was your favorite subject in school?

10. What instruments did you play in band? Which band(s) were you in?

11. Did you belong to any clubs in high school?

12. Where did you go to college? What years?

13. Were you ever in a school play or musical?

14. What did you do after school?

15. What was your first job?

16. Is there a Christmas or birthday present that really sticks out in your mind?

17. Where were you when man first walked on the moon? How did you feel?

18. Who were you named for?

19. What was your favorite age or time period in your life?

20. What was the hardest thing you ever had to do?

21. What fads have you seen come and go? Did you participate?

22. Is there something you wished you had done, but didn't?

23. Have you ever experienced a natural disaster? How were you affected?

24. What person affected your life the most?

25. When and where were you married? Did you have a honeymoon?

26. How many aunts, unless and cousins do you have? Were they a part of your childhood years?

27. Was there a family member you were especially close to?

28. What is your proudest accomplishment?

29. How did you meet your spouse?

30. What places have you seen in the world?

31. Is there anywhere you would still like to visit?

32. Did you know your grandparents?

33. Did you have a best friend?

34. Did you have pets?

35. When did you learn to drive and what kind of car did you drive?

36. When did you get your first TV? What shows did you watch?

37. What was your favorite candy? Favorite meal?

38. Did you go to the movie theater? The drive-in? What types of movies did you like?

39. What was the first movie you saw? Is there a movie you would watch over and over again?

40. Was there a job or career you wanted at one time then didn't pursue?

41. Do you remember any special stories you grandparents told you?

42. Did you attend church regularly? What faith?

43. Were your parents very social? Did they dress up everyday or to entertain?

44. How did the Great Depression affect your family?

45. How did WW 2 affect your family? What do you remember most about that time?

46. Did your mother and father have favorite sayings?

47. What did the home you grew up in look like?

48. What was the first home you purchased like?

49. Did you like growing up in a small town? Did you dream of moving away or did you want to be there forever?

50. Did your family eat in the kitchen or dining room? What did the table settings look like?

51. Was there much music in your home? If so, what kind do you remember?

52. Did you have a garden? Flower or vegetable?

53. Do you remember your childhood home having a particular scent?

54. Did you have a nickname? Do you have any nicknames now?

55. Did you collect anything as a child? Do you now?

56. Did you have chores as a child?

57. How did you and your siblings entertain yourselves as children?

58. Did you go to camp? What was it like?

59. What was your neighborhood like when you were a child?

60. Did you eat lunch at school? If so, what was it typically?

61. What did you do in the summer when there was no school?

62. What did you do the day you turned 21? 40?

63. What was the fanciest New Year's Eve party you ever attended?

64. Did you have family picnics?

65. What was your favorite song in high school?

66. Did you go to your high school prom or other dances?

67. What were the clothing trends/fashions when you were in high school? Did you wear them?

68. Did you do well in school? Did you ever skip school?

69. Where did you go to college? How important was it for you to go to college?

70. Where did you live while in college?

71. Were you in clubs or a fraternity/sorority in college?

72. What degree did you get in college? Did you use what you learned in the rest of your career?

73. Did you change significantly while you were in college?

74. How were you impacted by the Vietnam War?

75. Did you ever see a favorite performer in concert or at a show?

76. Did you have a favorite radio show? How did your family listen to radio shows?

77. How did you feel about Elvis? The Beatles?

78. What do you like to read? Do you have a favorite novel or author?

79. What type of art do you enjoy? Have you purchased? Have you created?

80. What was your first job? What other jobs did you work before having a career?

81. Were you friends with your co-workers? Do you keep in touch with any of them?

82. What was your career? Were you happy in that career?

83. Who was your first love? Did you have any crushes on celebrities?

84. Do you have any bad habits?

85. What can be found on your refrigerator door? In your pantry?

86. Is there anything you must do every day?

87. What is your favorite season? What about it do you love?

88. Do you like time alone, or do you need to be with people?

89. Which President did you admire most in your lifetime?

90. Did you ever wish to live in a different time or era?

91. What have been some of the biggest changes in your lifetime?

92. How did you look as a child? As a young adult? Did you like your appearance?

93. Was there something you always wanted to change?

94. Did you ever have an accident?

95. Do you think you grew to be like your parents? In personality? In appearance?

96. Who have you lost in your life that you miss the most?

97. What advice would you pass on to grandchildren?

98. Did you ever travel by train? By ship?

99. What was your mother like?

100. What was your father like?

101. What was your childhood neighborhood/town like?

102. At what type of stores did your parents shop in your childhood?

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Painting the TF High School rock

2009-09-09T14:07:00.002-05:00

After dinner we headed over to the TF High School and painted the rock! The kids thought this was so great! I think a lot of the adults had more fun than the kids!

Gerdy's Pizza - Bastow Reunion 2009

2009-09-09T14:04:00.002-05:00

The Bastow Family reunion began with dinner on Friday night at Gerdy's Pizza. It was so fun to see so many of the Aunts,Uncles, cousins, and Grandparents present! The food was pretty good too!

4 Wheeling w/ Grandma Connie & Grandpa Verl

2009-09-09T14:00:00.001-05:00

Brent's parents took our family four wheeling! The kids loved it! I was unsure how Ethan would hold up but he loved it and didn't want to get off! He called them "bikes." We went up in the South Hills.

Cousin Ryan - Leaves for the MTC

2009-09-09T13:54:00.003-05:00

Brent's nephew Ryan Yergensen is in the MTC right now and is preparing to go Spanish speaking to McAllen, Texas.

Hill Aerospace Museum

2009-09-09T13:46:00.004-05:00

Also on our way to Idaho we stopped off for a break at Hill Aerospace Museum. This has been our second visit here and the kids really enjoy seeing the planes, jets, helicopters...

Bountiful Temple

2009-09-09T13:16:00.003-05:00

On our way from UT to Idaho we wanted to stop and show the kids the Bountiful Temple where Brent and I were married almost 8 years ago on the 22nd of September. Ethan was asleep in the car.

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Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House

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We love our Aunt's & Uncles

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Here are some random shots taken while staying at Max and Diana's home. Marisa made all the girls aprons and bonnets for the 24th of July - so cute!

Children's Museum in SLC & Trax

2009-09-09T12:43:00.002-05:00

We rode the Trax in down town SLC. All the kids loved it! After wards we enjoyed hours of fun in the Children's museum. With 8 children in tow we had to pair up and install a buddy system to keep everyone together!

Temple Square & The Conference Center

2009-09-09T12:39:00.002-05:00

We enjoyed walking through temple square Grandma Aleen had bought the kids squirt bottles and they had fun filling them with water from the fountains. We took the tour of the top of the conference center as well as the quick kid version inside. It was a very hot day and more so on top of the building, but so beautiful!

Summer Vacation!

2009-09-09T12:33:00.003-05:00

I am way behind and will try to get caught up. This Summer we traveled home and spend about a week in Utah at Max and Diana's home. Thank you for having us! Melissa & Joshua, Jeff & Shelley, Justin & Marisa, Mom and Darren all came down as well and we enjoyed many fun filled day's and evenings. It was so great for the cousins to get to spend so much quality time together! We had some special outings and events on the 24th of July to celebrate Pioneer days.

Funny

2009-06-30T23:23:00.002-05:00

Still wish we were German!

21 Things to Do before Summer Ends

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by LDS Living Staff

If you're like most people, you are planning to launch your summer with the best of intentions. But like that candy bar in the glove box, the sweet summer memories that were your priority can quickly melt in the slow, hot days of the season. Luckily, with a little planning and some great ideas, you can make this summer the best ever.

Even if money is tight, there are still plenty of ways to have an exciting summer. In fact, the best summer memories are often made up of small, simple pleasures. When the heat's on, don't sweat the big stuff. Take time to sip lemonade, read a good book, and enjoy the beauty of nature. At LDS Living, we've looked, asked, and researched the top twenty-one things to do before summer ends.

1. Take a Hike
Being outdoors is like owning a pet - there's just something healthy about it. It feels great to get back to nature, so while the weather is nice, why not explore some of the wonderful parks, trails, and reserves near your home? Bring a magnifying glass and pair of binoculars for a closer look at insects, birds, and other wildlife.

2. Read a Biography
Books are an easy vacation you can fit under your arm. They are distractions our tired brains love, and there are few things as gripping as a good biography. Many people throughout history have lived lives of achievement and inspiration. So bring a blanket and find some shady trees - they were made for reading good books.

3.Make real Lemonade
Summer just doesn't seem like summer until you've had a nice cool glass of real lemonade. Try this recipe:

Peel three fat lemons. Cut them into smaller pieces. Drop the pieces into a blender with 1-1/2 cups of sugar and 1-1/2 cups of water. Use the blender to chop until coarse, then strain into a pitcher. Add ice cubes. Adjust as needed.

4. Host a Neighborhood Block Party
Summer is always a season of change, meaning at least one new family will move into the neighborhood. So why not host a potluck block party and give everyone a chance to get to know one another better? You can oftentimes obtain a special permit from your city that allows you to block off the street.

5. Go on a Field Trip
Remember the time you were reading about the art museum that wasn't far from your home? Summer is the perfect time to explore all that your community has to offer. How about visiting an aquarium, aviary, or zoo? Or try your state capitol building.

6. Sleep Outside
Most of us have fallen asleep outdoors a few times in our lives, or at least slept with the window open. Brigham Young once said that summers were meant for sleeping outdoors, and that the fresh air does the mind good. So take a trip back to your school days and enjoy sleeping under the stars.

7. Go to a "Dive-in" Movie
Sometimes you need to take a break from the sticky summer night heat. One great way to spend a summer evening is cooling off while watching a good movie. Many water parks show movies on giant screens while people relax in the pool. Can't find any in your area? Opt for a matinee. A nice cold soda and a dark, cool theater can provide a much-needed break from the hot summer sun.

8. Take a Dip
Studies show that 86 percent of all the swimming you'll do in your life is completed before you're twenty years old. And most of that was done in the summer. Make this the summer of swim. Visit the community pool, or better yet, take a trip to the ocean or a nearby lake. You can do some beachcombing or fishing while you're there!

9. Have a Yard Sale
Yard sales are a great way to get organized and cleaned up before the school year starts. Get your kids involved and let them earn some money. They may not want to give away some of their toys, but they might be interested in selling them. Have a yard sale - and don't forget to sell some of that good lemonade.

10. Eat Homemade Ice Cream at Sunset
Making ice cream is one of the crowning events of any summer - eating it while watching a beautiful sunset makes it even more special. This event needs to be planned and executed as though your summer depends on it. Go all out - get berries, cones, and whipped cream to dress up simpler flavors, which are easier to make and tend to turn out better than complicated flavors. Make it a fun time you'll always remember.

11. Attend a Concert in the Park
Many cities host a series of free concerts during the summer months, often with a wide variety of music from Celtic to bluegrass to classical. So grab a blanket or a lawn chair, pack a picnic, and sit back and enjoy!

12. Go Horseback Riding
Most people don't have the chance to ride horses very often, so saddle up and go on a mini adventure. Even if you're not an experienced rider, there are many businesses that can accommodate beginners. This will be great for kids, too, who tend to enjoy close contact with animals.

13. Visit an Amusement Park
If horseback riding isn't your style, you can always opt for a horse on carousel. Most amusement parks have something for everyone to enjoy. Even if you'd rather not take a spin on the roller coaster, there is sure to be dancing, singing, or some kind of entertainment for you to enjoy.

14. Attend a Festival
During the summer months, festivals are everywhere. So grab the kids and spend the day learning about the food, crafts, history, music, and dance of another culture. From Greek to Scottish to Polynesian, you're sure to find a great cultural event to attend. Check your local paper for dates and details.

15. Shop at a Farmers' Market
Local farmers' markets are overflowing with fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables. In summer, you're sure to find perfectly ripened tomatoes, sugar-sweet corn, and delicious watermelon. Go to localharvest.org or farmersmarket.com to find a farmers' market near you.

16. Pick Fresh Fruit
You can also enjoy the bounty of summer by going to the farm yourself to gather juicy strawberries or plump blueberries right from the field. Later in the season, try picking peaches or apples from a local orchard. Check pickyourown.org to see if there is a kid-friendly farm in your area.

17. Clean Up a Park
With the kids out of school, it is often hard to keep them busy with productive, meaningful projects. So grab some gloves, some garbage bags, and a rake and head to your neighborhood park. After you finish cleaning up, let the kids spend some time at the park to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

18. Build a Fort
Kids love to have a special place of their own. Let them drape sheets and blankets over some tables, chairs, and piles of couch cushions for a few days, or round up some scrap lumber and cardboard boxes for the perfect outdoor escape.

19. Attend a State or County Fair
A great event for the whole family, local fairs usually have carnival rides, games, food, entertainment, competitions, crafts, and displays. It's the perfect way to celebrate your local culture.

20. Go Stargazing
Warm summer nights are perfect for stargazing. You can make it as simple as admiring the stars in the night sky, or, with a little planning, you can catch meteor showers, locate constellations, and even find out when other planets will be visible. Find a secluded area near your house that has less light pollution so you can enjoy the full glory of the night sky. Go to stardate.org for lots of tips and a weekly calendar of celestial events.

21. Complete a Triathlon
Races are popular and common in the summer, and the days are long enough to give you ample time to prepare. Find a "sprint" triathlon, a form of triathlon that typically includes shorter, more achievable distances for novice racers. Your whole family can participate in the training, making it a summer of health. It can also bring you closer together as you all work towards a common goal! If you can't race, find out how you can assist with one.
LDS Living, May/June 2009; Photo by Sebastian Danon

I Love My Daddy!

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Visiting Pfizer Saline Wetland

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Lincoln every year does there "Lincoln Safari" program that has you go out and visit locations you might not normally. It is to encourage getting outside and spending quality family time together - Love it! It has been a lot of fun. At each location you find a post that has a rubbing on it that you add to your book. After you visit all the sites you can be entered into a drawing. Last year one of our friends one the grand prize - a new patio furniture set!

Watermelon and Lost Teeth

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Isaac and Ethan live for Watermelon! Also Emma recently lost BOTH her front teeth! Here is a before and after shot.

Ethan loves Dancing to "Viva la Vida"

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When ever Ethan hears the song Viva la Vida by Cold Play he has to dance. Then he wants everyone else to join him. "Come on dance!" he says.

Getting so big!

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Ethan is growing up so quickly! He LOVES cars or as he calls then "Hars." He loves to follow Isaac around and do what ever his big brother does. He is full of laughs, hugs and kisses. What a sweet heart!

Friday Night Family Movie Night!

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Brent had fun trying out some fun angles with the camera! We watched Horton Hears a Who, the kids loved it!

Pull out the Bikes it's Spring!

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We gave Isaac's old bike to Ethan and added training wheels. Emma's old bike then became Issac's and Emma get's a "new" one, just as soon as I can find a good deal at a yard sale or on Craig's list!

Emma & Baby Chick

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At Emma's school,Campbell, the fourth grade class has a baby chick project were they hatch in the class room. I took the boys to go see them one day and forgot my camera. Luckily my friend snapped this picture of Emma and sent it to me. Ethan and Isaac loved holding them!

Eater Baskets

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Easter Sunday

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We had Stake Conference on Easter Sunday, Before the meeting started I tried to get a quick family photo. My kids and husband weren't be so cooperative!

Car Trip to St. Louis

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Seven hours of driving - so we took some silly pictures to help pass the time!

Singing Happy Birthday to Ethan

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Birthday Presents!

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More Birthday Fun...

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Happy 2nd Birthday Ethan Yergensen!

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Ethan had a very special birthday! They all enjoyed delicious cinnamon rolls, watermelon and strawberry's for breakfast all his personal favorites. Later we went to the Lincoln Children's Museum and then off to the mall to ride the carousel - a Yergensen birthday family tradition. After dinner he enjoyed presents,cake and ice cream! Yea for fun birthday's! I can't believe my baby is two!

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Ethan loved the chips and salsa at the restaurant! We all enjoyed time with family! Grandpa and grandma brought a "scary" movie that their cousin Charles made for school and received an A for.

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We Love Grandpa & Grandma Yergensen

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We enjoyed our visit with Grandpa and Grandma Yergensen and Russ and Lisa's Family all together in Independence, MO. While there we went to the churches visitors center and Liberty Jail. We enjoyed some delicious Mexican food at the Salty Iguana. Then Grandpa and Grandma came to Lincoln and stayed the night in our home. The kids loved having their grandparents visit and we all cried when they had to leave. We are looking forward to going
home this Summer in July to see our families! There is nothing more important than family!!