More camping

one of my the best things of camping

Me and some of my neices

Kemper and Jake with their fishing poles

Chad taking a few a JR's kids across the river
Kenzie, my neice, Krissy, my sis-in-law and her daughter Halle.

Last weekend was another fun filled camping trip. It was short and sweet. A big group of us went up to Grimes creek for a night. The kids had so much fun with each other, it was Halle's first trip camping and she loved it. It is almost July already and we have only been 2 times. This summer is slipping away from me. July is going to be the busiest month too. We are going camping with some of my side of family in a couple weeks and that will be fun. We will have to do alot of fall camping to make up for all the time lost in the summer.

Roomie Reunion!!

Cindi, Rozzie, Jolene, Annie, Me
Just married!! Jolene and Ryan

Her dress was ivory, and so classic.

All of us freezing at the reception, Jo was really cold I'm sure!

Annie and Rozz eating J-Dogs at the reception

Rozz, and Kyle my awesome Bro, who brought his jumper cables to the hotel.

Me, Cindi, Annie, Rozzie, and Colleen

I was really lucky when I went to Ricks (BYU-I) I found the coolest roomates ever! We had so much fun and we still get to see each other about every year. And when we all get together we just click like we always did, and its like no time has gone by at all. This weekend Jolene got married, so we all came from our different states, left the husbands and kids at home, and we stayed in a hotel and had a blast. I have to mention Dallas who couldn't make it, and she was definatly missed! We had our little adventures too like we always do. Rozzie left the lights on in her sweet stratus and the next day we called Kyle, my brother to come and give us a jump. We got to see Colleen who was another roomate of Rozzie, Cindi and me. We stayed up till like 3:00 am talking and catching up. We went and watched Jolene get sealed and it was great, we are all so happy for her and Ryan. Her reception was cool, she stayed away from a traditional reception. She had J-dogs (best hotdogs ever) J-dogs are really popular in the Provo area I guess. She made cupcakes for her guests, and one huge cupcake for her and Ryan. She had a huge inflated Jump house, and no line. It was really laid back and fun. It was great of Rozzie, who just lives in Nampa, to drive me and her there and back. I can't wait to see you all next summer my hot booty roomies. Hopefully the weather won't be so weird. Next year we will make the husbands and kids come too, so we better start planning!!

Our first camping trip of the summer

Andie was into the campfire

My tired camper
Jess and I
Kemper's tin foil dinner our first night

Chad was super excited for his foil dinner

Teyan and Andie

Pepsi cleaning Kemper's hands, thats how we wash our hands when camping!

They are buddies, plus Kemp had some food Pepsi wanted:)

By the second night Pepsi was pooped

Pandi in her playpen

Settlers of Catan, Teyan won....of course!

Me and my rugged outdoorsman

Kemp and Dad goin fishing

Camping season is here, and I am so excited. The last time we went camping last summer I was huge pregnant with Andie, it was so fun to actually have her with us. She did great, and she is gonna be a big time camper, I can alread tell! Camping is one of the greates things, and our camper makes it even better. I know, some would say it is not really camping if you aren't in a tent and have no water and electricity. Before kids I felt the same way, I have to say now though I couldn't go back to a tent. At least with both my kids. And have you heard of my fear at night of large animals, like bears and wolves? Weird, I know but I am never scared sleeping in our trailer. And who really wants to pee in the woods...seriously. We still rough it though, and we love secluded spots. The Curtis's wanted to rough it with us, well Jess did anyway. Teyan came cause he is a good sport, and a great cook! We had a lot of fun, it was great to get away from the stress and work, it is like therapy. And we didn't see any wolves this time, so that was a plus!

Carrie Underwood Concert

Pregnant Lexie, with Krissy holding her belly, Sharon, Brett, Emily, and me. Jess was taking the picture for us.

You can see Emily's arm, and Bretts head. She was so close

Carrie and two guitarists right next to us singing, Don't forget to remember me.

So close!!

Emily, Jessica, and me right in front of the runway

Josh Turner, Carrie's opening act. That is Emily's head in front

Me and Jess, amidst all of Carrie's adoring fans. Cheesy, I know!

Carrie came to town this weekend and I went with family and friends to see her. If you know me, you know I have been a HUGE fan of hers since her AI days. I read every interview, watch every performance and award show. Did you see her on American Idol gives back? Amazing. Chad thinks I have a woman crush on her! (Boys just don't get it) I do think she is completely talented, and I love her music. She was incredible, her voice is so amazing. I went to her first concert here, and she has grown a lot as an artist, and you can tell she has more money to spend on lights and stuff. It was great, we had the best seats. Thanks to Jessica. We were on the floor right next to the runway that came off the main stage. So Josh Turner, and then Carrie would come right next to us. Emily, got to hold Josh Turners hand, and she touched his boot. Almost all of us got to touch Carrie's hand, so cool. She was funny too, so down to earth, and gracious to all her fans. She is smokin hot too of course, I don't know why Chad would think I have a woman crush on her!:) It was great to have Brett, Emily's husband there. He was the only guy with us, he is cool like that! We joked that he was our FLDS husband the whole night!

The Pool is finally open!!

My parents have a pool in their backyard and on memorial weekend they have it opened officially for the summer. So the whole family got together and had a great time. It was a little chilly, in the 60's, so my dad turned the pool heater up to like 85 degrees. And the kids would hang in the hot tub a lot too. No adults got in, cause we are lame. I didn't do a great job of taking pictures either. So now I am feeling like summer is really here, and I am so excited for all the hours in the pool.

Kempers last day of Preschool

Kemp said goodbye to his teacher Ms. Luce on monday. It has been a great year of preschool. I am so gald I put him in, and he will go back 3 days a week this fall. He has learned alot and made great friends. He will actually sit now and color, or do an art project. If you know how wild my little boy can be that is definatly progress!!

Sunday dinner at the park

My nieces, Bailey and Kortini with Moos

It was Jennie's, (my sister in law) birthday dinner Sunday, and it was a beautiful day. Chads family all met at a park, we had sandwich's and cake. We played volleyball, my poor team I am sorry I really suck at volleyball. It was fun though. Dixie and Zach brought their new puppy Moose with them. Moose is actually one of Brett and Emily's puppies. He is so cute, the kids were going crazy for him. Andie was trying to eat him I think. When I would bring him close to her face she would laugh, and her hands and feet would start twitching, and she would try her hardest to get the puppy to her mouth. It made me want to get a little dog just becuase of how excited my kids were about little Moose.

Saturday fun

Saturday Kemp found some fireworks in the garage so Chad got a can and a bucket and they lit some off. Kemper thought it was amazing, it was no River festival firework show, but kids get so excited about the most simple things. They are the only reason us adults don't get lazy and boring in our old age!!

Step class, its not for wimps!!

You can't see us great but I am in between my 2 tall sis in laws!

Sharon is the excited one in the middle


We are all so buff


This past thursday was our step instructors, Sharons B-day. She is a rockin teacher. It took me like 3 months to keep up with, and learn the steps. I totally tripped over my step the other day, so I am obviously still learning. I have tried other teachers and no one compares. I am grateful 2 of my beautiful sisters, (Emily and Krissy) convinced me to try it out, and kept me coming when I sucked really bad. So she always says, "I lied, 8 more reps" of whatever we might be doing at the time. So almost the whole class made shirts that said, She Lied. And she got one that said, I lied 8 more. It was so great, she was really happy the whole class did that for her. Anyway, thanks Emily for taking pics so I can remember our sweet step class!

Husband and Wife: Tagged

My sexy husband

I was tagged by Shalie, so here it is.

Whats his name? Chadwick Byron Hessing

How long have you been married? 6 years in July

How old is he? 27

Who eats more? Him, usually

Who said I love you first? Chad, but I told him on our first official date we would get married someday, so I figured he should make the next move!

Who is taller? Chad

Who sings better? Me, chad is pretty aweful :)

Who is smarter? Gotta give that to my man for sure.

Whose temper is worse? Mine, Chad doesn't really get mad. If he does though......be afraid!

Who does the laundry? Me

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Me, but Chad always ends up on my side by morning, bed hog.

Who cooks dinner? Depends

Who drives when you are together? Chad

Who is more stubborn? Chad

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Me, but Chad is good about that too.

Whose parents do you see the most? Thats a toss up, Chad sees his dad every day though.

Who has more friends? Probably me, we have alot of the same though.

Who has the most siblings? Chad, 2 brothers, 3 sisters.

Who wears the pants in the family? We both do, we are a good team. I liked Shalies answer, we both have a leg!
I Tag, Emily M., Jody, Jessica, and Sommers. You have to do it girls!