Enjoying the Lake

The summer wouldn't be complete without a trip to Bear Lake. It was so relaxing we could hardly muster up the strength to come home! I tried to get some candid shots of the kids! I wish I knew a little more about photography!








J.R. and Emerson started tubing by themselves this year. They love it!

A little sidewalk chalk goes a long way!

This should teach Carly not to mess with one of Emerson's toys! She was running and before I knew it they were on the ground wrestling. Carly does not give up easily!


J.R. and Grandma Ann

Carly likes to find a "new mommy!" wherever she goes. This weekend it was her favorite Aunt Niki who was the victim!

July!

We had such a great week! We were so lucky to have friends and family come and stay with us over the 4th of July! The Anderson and Coats families from Logan and my cousin Wendy and her family all stayed with us which totalled 18 people in all! We stayed up late one night talking and laughing and making Wendy's favorite chocolate chip cookies! We enjoyed a night at a baseball game, and swimming at Heise hot springs and golfing for the guys! It was so enjoyable.

Uncle Kevin had his anual celebration at his car barn and this year he rented miniature horses to pull people around on rides. It was so funny and the kids had a riot!

We had fun at the parade this year! Is it just me or am I the only person who can't stop the flow of tears everytime the servicemen and women pass by holding the American flag? It is almost embarrassing how emotional I get but I am so grateful to live in this beautiful country and for the many people who serve to protect it!






We didn't go too far to get some great fireworks. Our back porch was perfect because we have a field behind our home which gave us a great view from all directions of many personal firework shows! Thanks to our great neighbors who put on great shows for us!


Last but definitely not least Bob and I celebrated our 9 year anniversary! We were so busy that we woke up and actually forgot what day it was! Bob made a quick trip to the local grocery store for some pretty flowers. I know I am so lucky to have such a great guy in my life! I love him soooo much! Happy anniversary to us! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe weekend as well!