24th of JULY

Again our family loves the month of JULY because we can sit back and reflect on how blessed we are to live in a free country. We spend the 4th of JULY with Brian's family and the 24th of JULY with my family. THis year we started the week off by going to the Spanish Fork Rodeo. Before hand we went to Glade's drive inn and at dinner. Then walked down to the fairgrounds. This was one of the best Rodeo's I have ever been to. Our family had such a great time. Even though it was a late night we had lots of fun. Here are some fun photos.

Grandma Carter bought Kali her own Cowboy hat....I didn't think she would wear it but she loved it. I think because everyone else had on a similar HAT.

Daddy & Kali in there HOT hats.

Seth, Kali, Paul, Jeff & BC ( Brian and Kali's first time EVER touching a horse) If you can believe that.
Dad & Kali
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Marci & Jeff aren't they HOT

Last but not least...MOM & KALI

Kali 15 MONTHS

I can't believe my little girls is already 15 months. She had her doctors appointment a couple of weeks ago and she is doing great. She is 24 pounds and 32.5 inches tall. I am still not sure where she is getting this height from :) But I will take it while I can. She is so smart. She has a very keen mind. She understands everything you say. We are already starting to spell things....(I hope she won't be spelling for a while) Kali is loved by everyone, being the only grandchild (for now) she has lots of attention. She knows most of her sounds (puppy, kitty, train, car, motorcycle, pig) and so forth. Her favorite work is YA....Anything your say her answers in YA...She has not learned to say NO yet but can shake her head if she doesn't want something. She loves to play and read books. Go on walks and swim in the pool.

4th of JULY!!

Happy 4th of July (A little late) Our family loves the 4th of July...especially Brian...it is his favorite holiday. All the younger kids camp out on the parade route to be sure we get a great seat. We are also very lucky to have the owner of Lon's Cookin in our family. We camp out right in front of his place. The parade starts at nine and of course we need to be there at 8:30 to be sure we are ready and in our seats before the jets fly over (Brian's favorite). Then we watch the parade which is always fun with all of the CARTER'S...our family is growing and we are loving it. Later we head over the Nate & Tiffany's for a BBQ and swimming (it is great to have a pool in the family ) We spend the afternoon there. Then we can't miss the Leishman's party....They have popcorn, burgers, salads, snowies and whatever else you can think of. Thanks Leishman's!! Then off to the park for a friendly family game of baseball. We use a wiffle ball and bat and it is kids against adults. The kids usually win but now that we are all growing up and getting married....The adults may start getting some win's under there belts. Then of course we finish the night of with fireworks of our own as well as the stadium of fire...We have a great view from Brian's parents house. I should have taken more pictures but I didn't....So we are PROUND TO BE AMERICANS!! (And this year we were glad to have my sister Marci come and hangout with us.

Grandpa Carter & Kali in her very own pool. She thinks she is pretty cute. She even got to eat corn on the cob in "her" pool.

Curt, Brian, Marci & Melissa

Rockband For the Wii

Brian & Kali have been having a fun time playing Rockband. Kali dances while Brian plays and she is quite good. I think she like's the drums the best. Anyone who is wondering if they should buy the Wii.....YES is the answer, we have had such a great time playing and singing and dancing!! I recommend it to anyone...And I hear Wii Fitness it awesome...I am going to have to try it out.

PLANTS

Yes it is true we have almost been in our home for 2 years and have yet to plant plants, or flowers for that matter. We assumed that since we came from the Condo living lifestyle someone else would shortly be around to plant plants & flowers in our yard. Well 2 years later no one had come by so I thought I better grab my neighbor (Jenny) who know;s a whole lot more about plants that I do and drive to the Lindon nursery. ....And in my amusement I had a fun time picking them out deciding what would go where and I am even having fun watering them, and praying that they GROW!! THANKS Jenny for going with me....Brian was a real trooper and planted them for me. He is a great husband and helps me with all of my little project list.

Where was this on her BIRTHDAY!!

Well the other day I had to make cupcakes for some primary visits in our ward and I decided to give Kali a white cupcake with chocolate frosting...(This is my favorite so I thought for sure Kali would love it) AND SHE DID.....




This is a picture on her birthday...I couldn't hardly even get her to touch the cake. I am trying to let her get dirty every now and again!!

Happy Father's Day Brian (Kali 14 Months)

Well I decided to get Kali's pictures taken at Portrait Innovations last week for Brian's for Fathers Day gift. These are only scanned images because I didn't buy the CD....There is also one more picture that I chose but I gave them all away before I had a chance to scan them in...probably the cutest one....but what do you do :)
Brian is the most amazing husband and father. We are so grateful for all that he does for us. I don't know many husbands that have gotten up...every single time with me when Kali was little and still continues to do so if she wakes up for some reason or needs a bottle. He never complains even when he has to be to work early the next morning. Brian is a very thoughtful person. He is always thinking of Kali and I before himself. He is very smart, and athletic. We have lots of fun watching him play softball. I am so thankful that he honors his priesthood and takes that role in our home. Brian we love you and appreciate you so much. Love Kristan & Kali

Swimming!!

Some of our friends invited us over the other day to go swimming in there nice and heated pool. Kali is my little water worm. She loves the water and is not scared one bit. I think this is because she has been swimming since she was 3 months old. Thanks Tyson & Chris for inviting us over.

Grandpa Carter

Grandpa Carter and Kali are great friends. We are so lucky to live close to both of our family's but extremly close to the Carter's. We live about 6 miles apart. We love chad so much. He is so considerate of other, thoughtful, and kinds. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful father in law who I get along with great and don't mind hanging out with him. Chad thanks for all you do for our family...

Bee's Game

For Father's Day this year we decided to go up to SLC on Saturday night and go to the bee's game and watch fireworks after. We had such a great time. I am so thankful for my dad. He is an amazing person. I can't really put into words how much he means to me and what a great relationship we have. He is the kind of dad who is smart, fun, kind, serving, serving (I had to put that twice because he is always willing to help someone out. I admire him more that he know. Dad I love you!!

Orem Fest

This last Friday night we headed to Orem fest with some friends of ours. Curt won a little frog for Kali and she loves it, even still. We went to dinner before hand and wished we had waited when we got there. There was so much great food and fun booths to look at. It was a great night for walking around. Thank goodness the weather is finally warm...
Melissa, Curt, Brian & Kali

Babysitting!!

Today I baby-sat my friends 3 little girls. She was setting up for Orem Fest. She makes and sells amazing things. You will have to check out some of her things on www.etsy.com, her name is wiggle worm creations. Or you can take a visit her booth out to orem fest this weekend. It was lots of fun. We played with the bubble gun for quite a while, ate popsicles and of course since the older girls were holding there's Kali had to hold hers as well. (She actually didn't even get to sicky) We watched part of Madagascar and read lots of books. They are cute girls and Tessa is a great friend... I was glad I could help her out...Her husband is at tori pines right now enjoy the U.S. Open :) How would it be!!

New Cousin!!

I have been dying to tell all of my blogging friends...that Kali is going to have a new little cousin...Yes it is official Uncle Nate and Aunt Tiffany are going to have a baby in December. They told us when we went to Florida by buying 2 mickey dolls and letting Kali take them out of the bag...and then saying one is for Kali and one is for her cousin to be. We are so exited for them. We are so thankful that we are so close to them and will be able to have your kids grow up together...

Jeff's HS Graduation

Jeff & Dad

Mom, Jeff & Dad

Jeff & Marci

Jeff with the money necklace that mom and marci spent the day making. It turned out really cute..

And last but not least the whole Damn Family... Congrats Jeff!! I can't beilieve my little brother is graduated from HS...It is exiting and sad at the same time. I still think of him as a little kid and he is bigger than me...(I guess that isn't hard thought :) We love Jeff so much and we are so thankful for him being in our family and being such a great example to all of us. Jeff we love you!!

13 Months

Well I think summer is officially here...I sure hope. Kali and I have had lots of fun already outside and we both can't wait till it stays warm. This is just a random picture I took a few weeks ago of Kali brushing her teeth. Yes teeth....She has 5 teeth now. She has been a late teether....She is starting to say words and she is just getting more and more fun.

T-ville Shirt

I have had several people ask me to post a picture of Kali in the T-ville shirt. The only thing she really liked about the games it that there was a slide that was just her slide....

Taylorsville Baseball

Well it is that time of year again!! There is nothing better that a good baseball game. So this year I thought with the state tournament starting last week at there home fields and tonight they will come down to UVU (Formally UVSC) I thought I would make Kali a T-ville Baseball shirt to show her spirit. I thought it turned out pretty cute. Last year at this time she was only a month old. I can't believe how the time has flown.

Front of shirt

Back of Shirt (With Jeff's name and number)

Last year when they played state at BYU. Kali was about a month old. Me and my sister Marci!!

Just a random picture of my brother Jeff for those of you who haven't seen him in a while. He was cleaning his room in this pictures so we thought we better take a pictures...."It doesn't happen that often" lol

Go Taylorsville Win State!!

Phone in Pepsi!

Ok so last week I had a cup of watered down PEPSI in my car that I hadn't finished and hadn't thrown away!! Low and behold I set my cell phone down to pull into a parking spot and my phone slid right into that watered down cup of PEPSI.... yes of course losing each and every number I have ever had in the last 8 years and ruining my cell phone!! So you all can imagine how mad I was....AHHHH I am kicking myself. So I have e-mailed those of you whose e-mail I have and tired to scrimp and scrape up some of your numbers but I am still missing a couple hands full. So please text message me with your name and number or e-mail me so we can stay in touch. That would be great....

Universal Studios/Island of Adventure

Simpson's was one of our favorites...The new ride is at the park and it is really fun. Kind of like the old back to the future ride. I am not sure it was worth the 90 minute WAIT!!

Grandma and Grandpa in Cat in the Hat Land....One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish....Bring back any memories...

Kali has yogurt every morning for breakfast and Dora is on the outside of the kids yogurt and so we thought this picture was fitting.

Brian and Kali on the Merry Go Round....And boy did it go a round....I think the kids rides make me more sick than the adult rides....She loved riding rides...

Epcot

Kali, Brian, Kristan, Ashton, Chris, Chad
I wish we could have spent more time at Epcot. It was really fun. But we did get to ride Sorrin over California and watch the fire work show over the lake!!

Disney WORLD!!

This is the classic picture that everyone gets right as you walk in the gates to Disney World!!

Grandpa Chad, Grandma Marilyn, Great Grandpa Lindsay, Great Grandma Lindsay, Great Uncle Sheldon & Great Aunt Pam.... Thanks to all of these guys are the reason's we get to travel like we do. They all have a very special place in our heart....We love them so MUCH


This was Kali's very first ride, EVER.. Aladdin's Magic Carpet.....And she loved it. She was even good standing in line. We had such a good time taking her on rides we almost forgot to go on rides ourself....Having kids brings a whole new meaning of FUN!


It's a small world with Gma & Gpa!! This is one ride that Grandpa really likes.



We waited in line at Mickey's house to see Minne and Mickey. They we so cute with her and she seemed to even like them!! Brian said you can't take your kids to Disney World and not get a picture with Minnie and Mickey... :) What a cute dad!

Daytona Beach

Daddy and Kali enjoying there self on the white sandy beach...


Brian I and Kali enjoying a Sunday at the BEACH

The family at Daytona!!! Most beautiful sand and beach....I love the BEACH!!
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Tiffany, Nate, Cory Chris, Ashton, Marilyn Brian, Kali


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