The Kinney Family 2010

We went to Utah for a week in July. We had such a good time with Kevin's sister, Shauna. She has the cutest family. We went to Utah Lake and I took some pictures of them. They were so cooperative despite the heat and humidity.

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Mason Tyler, 12

Bailey Rose, 3

Lindsey Elizabeth, 6

Analise Marie, 9

Scott and Shauna (Kevin's Sister)

I hope you like them, Shaunita. Thanks Julie, for your editing help.

didn't need much though, cause they are too cute!

Utah in July

We have been lucky enough to make it to Utah at least once a year for the last few years. Now that we are within driving distance, maybe we can go more often. We love going to Utah. Kevin's brother, Brian, lives in Layton, and Shauna, his sister, lives in Springville. Plus we get to see all the temples in Utah and lets not even talk about the many, many craft stores.

We stopped in Loa, UT and spent some time on the Peterson Farm. Joey loved being in the outdoors and the nice thing about such a rural area is that I rarely had to check on him. It is so safe and there is nothing but big open fields for them to run around and the nicest people to say hi to

We walked over to Holly's house and fed the horses. Horses are such beautiful animals.

Kevin and Ryan worked hard on the farm. They changed sprinklers and stacked up hay or oats. I can't remember. But it was good bonding time for them. After a good morning's work, they gave the kids a ride on the same tractor Ryan used to ride as a kid. They loved it.

We then went to Springville and spent some time with Shauna and her family. It was Pioneer Day in Utah so her ward had some fun activities for the kids.

Rhiannon Anderson became a good friend in Florida. She was so good to Joey as his singing time leader. We will always love Ms. Rhiannon

We went to Temple Square and walked around the Visitor's Center .

When people ask me what work goes on in the Temple, I tell them the basics but also tell them that the work there is sacred not a secret. This totally proves it. In the South Visitors Center, they have this big replica of the SLC temple and it shows the interior. It shows all the rooms and the missionaries are there to explain the work that goes on. It was so amazing. Joey loved looking at the building. It helped me realize that the Lords work is open to all that desire to follow Him.

Joey really wanted Daddy to fall in the fountain.



Inside the Tabernacle

The Christus Satue. Love these moments.

So Dixie and I are chatting, the kids are looking at the Reflection Pool and in goes Ayden. It was soooo funny! Funny because Ayden is the silliest kid ever and though he wanted to be sad, he wanted to laugh too. We told him to laugh because we were laughing. It was awesome.

Kevin first told me that he loved me in this very spot 8 years ago. Ahhh, Blush, Tear! But he never told me how silly he was.

Dixie holds a very special place in my heart. We have been friends since we were 16.

My family, Dixie's Family

The following are pictures in the pool with Brian's family and at Lagoon with Dixie's family

Brandon. He is such an awesome kid. 2nd oldest of the Winegar grandchildren

Kayla

It was such good times. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long to repeat it.

Kevy-Wevy

Kevin always complains that the first six months of the year are all about me cause I get Christmas, Valentine's Day, my birthday, our anniversary, and mother's day all in a row. Big deal! He gets our anniversary, Father's Day, year marks in the Navy that come with a raise, and his birthday. Boo hoo to you! He gets equally spoiled with gifts and all his favorite food- white chocolate raspberry cheesecakes, Hawaiian chicken, pork shoulder Dominican style. Jeez!

This year for Father's Day I decided to make the boys ties. Joey hates wearing ties, but he was compliant because he was gonna be just like daddy. It was fun to watch Kevin attempt to teach Joey how to tie a tie.

We go to church at 11 so Joey always starts getting tired and wanting to start his nap.

Then in JULY, it was his birthday. My baby is getting old. He is now... well, I still need to stay married, but he is getting old. But I told him that 33 is the new 23. OOOOPPPS!

Golfing in AZ is awesome! One because its common and can be easily done. Two because of the weather. Yes I know- who wants to golf in the summer heat of 117. But my husband, son of an account, loves golfing this time of year. I believe he paid $11 for 9 holes and a golf cart. He goes way early, but he gets it done. To encourage him, Nike pretty much threw up in our house with sports paraphernalia. He was happy and that's all that matters.

Golf shoes and a glove

Can't give him a present without giving him a video game

We then had a fun pool party with lots of good friends, Hawaiian chicken for dinner, and a yummy cake full of Emma's hand prints. Yum.

3 Reasons why I love Kevin

1- He is the best father, husband, friend in the whole world.

2- He is my spiritual companion

3- He always smells so good. When he deploys, I am keeping his pillow case and inhaling it every night.

Happy Birthday, KEVY WEVY