July Celebrations

As you know, we aren't much into doing things on some holidays, well besides catch up on the work projects. But, now that we are tired, we don't do that as much. Well, the real reason is that others invite us to do things so we have something to do! We ended up celebrating for 3 days. On Saturday, Jer and Liz bought us supper and then did fireworks. Colton is already with his ears plugged It turned out to be quite chilly unfortunately. Izzy is all bundled up Logan getting ready to throw one Colton loved the tanks and helicopters . I didn't get any printable ones of Jer and Dad. They were having more fun than the rest of us! The 4th was spent worshiping and remembering the sacrifice of so many for our freedom. Then on the 5th, Christie and Darren family invited us to go to the pool with John and Laura and then a barbecue after. Olive at her first swim JD loves, loves, loves the pool The "boys" Addie and Olive in the spirit of the celebration It was a fun, relaxing day. We also celebrate our July birthdays. Brendan turned 14 already! Here he is, just a couple of days after his birthday, giving Trey a hard time Christie never likes any pictures I take of her--she will never pose, so I know I will be in trouble. I think it is cute of her warning evil eye, but I know I will suffer her wrath! Anyway, Happy Birthday, you two and here is to a great year ahead!

Lehi Parade

We went to the Lehi parade last week. Justyn and Brendan were in the marching band and Allyson had been in charge of the float their ward did, so we went as the cheerleaders. It turned out to be a super hot day. (unfortunately I still hadn't noticed the lack of color thing on the camera.) Olive's first parade. She got very hot! Justyn looks so official. Brendan is just on the other side of him. I couldn't get a good shot of both of them without getting in the middle--and getting ran over! Their shirts are really purple. Allyson's float turned out really cute also. It was just so fun to see the boys!

Visitors

Imagine our surprise when we saw a bunch of dried grass and twigs coming out of our barbecue a month of so ago. Dad opened it up to see a new family of 5 little blue robin eggs. We were pretty excited to see the end results but sadly, the mother ended up abandoning the nest. We did have two other nests of robin eggs though in the pine trees in front and back and that was fun to see them hatch and learn to fly. Reed and Allyson ended up doing a home-cation. They sent the children to us to watch over night while they celebrated their anniversary at home. Save money, get to sleep in the comfort of your own bed, peace, quiet--sounds like a good idea. Unfortunately, the phone still rings, people still come to the door, and your son who just got his driver's license runs errands and stops in to get things they forgot. All in all, they had a peaceful evening and relaxing breakfast, but it didn't feel like getting away. We enjoyed their family though. We had pizza and grandpa made them a shake. (Justyn was trying to read his scriptures amid our noise) Jer and Liz and family have been staying with us during the weekends while they are working on their house. It has been a huge project and still lots left to do, but they are making progress. I got to be an emergency back up for Tom and Kristy a week ago. The girls got to come spend some time with us also. They were fun. It was such a hot day that they kept cool playing in the water. Posing! There was something wrong with my camera again. (every time a little person gets a hold of it!)--no colors! Running down the hill I think Tom was horrified when he came and picked them up and found they were not only wet but they were in the sand box. Say what you will about sand, it sure makes kids happy, creative and entertained. Our last visitor was unwelcome! I didn't get a picture, because John was chasing me through the house with it!!!! Apparently Lucky used his hunting skills and found a snake in the back yard. He played with it for a long time and then decided to see if it tasted good. The kids were all excited to tell me of Lucky's find. Lucky obliged and show me, with the snake hanging out of his mouth--absolutely disgusting! That is when John took over and decided to show me how the dead snake looked up close. He is so in trouble for that one! So, fun times!

Happy Birthdays/Anniversary Time

Happy Anniversary to John & Laura, Christie & Darren, Reed & Allyson and Trav & Allison. I'm a slacker cause I didn't get any updated pictures of you all. So sad. Hope you had a wonderful day celebrating your union or at least you are not in the dog house because you forgot! We do wish you an eternity of anniversaries to come. And, hopefully you can celebrate with a wonderful trip of your own someday Happy Birthday to our June birthdays--Nicole turned 7 years old And Lucy is 9 now. (forgot the camera on her birthday!) How time flies.