Hey everyone!!! It's been so fun seeing everyone's pictures! It looks like it's been a great summer so far. Taryn is absolutely beautiful. These were the first pictures we've been able to see and we're looking forward to holding her in a couple weeks. We can't tell you how excited we are for Bear Lake! For the first time I'm actually feeling a little family sick and can't wait to spend some time with all of you. I know Landon's craving the lake. It will feel like the reward at the end of all this sacrifice.

This first pic is of us at the Des Moines Cubs game on the 4th of July. We had one of the best days together. Landon took work off. We went to Transformers, did some shopping :), and then went to the game. Hands down the best fireworks we've ever seen. It was great!

This next pic is just a picture of us heading out the door for church. I just wanted you all to see your extremely hot brother! Yes we cut his hair! I love it (and yes Landon does too)! Yes I kind of talked him into it and kind of forced him. But he's had the same hair since 7th grade and it really needed an update. Jan, it's nice and short just how you like it, with a little 21st century flare. He is one good looking guy if I may say so myself!

We're were blessed with the opportunity to go to Nauvoo this past week. We did a session at the temple and caught the Nauvoo pagent. What a spiritual place! The music in the pagent was incredible, but we both agree that our favorite part was Carthage jail. This is us in front of the temple and at carthage jail. We'll have to tell you more about it when we get home, but we are so glad we were able to fit it into our summer.

We love you all and miss you so much! Please give all the kids a big hug. We're excited to see you all and BE DONE WITH SUMMER SALES! Yeah! Thanks for all your calls and support. We'll be seeing you all before you know it!