Fourth full of Fun~

We had a fun weekend this past fourth of July. We went to see Ice Age 3, with my backpack full of popcorn and licorice, (not honest I know!) we enjoyed it a lot. We all laughed hard. Then our neighborhood got together for fireworks and goodies. It made me think of my old neighborhood growing up. We used to all bring our fireworks and sit on the corner of our lawn and watch fireworks. Good times! It was much of the same with my neighborhood, we had sparklers, glow sticks, fountains, cupcakes, cookies and Gatorade! It's fun to let the kids run and enjoy each others company.

Then we headed to the pool. The Payson Pool is the big deal around here. It is the "big" water park that is close by. It has two water slides, a lazy river, and a fun playground with a bucket that dumps on you. Needless to say it is a fun place. We had a great day, the kids had a blast, and I could stay at a pool for days.
The following pictures are how we all felt after this fun weekend....

Choo Choo~

I knew I forgot something to share about our last camping trip. The kids were VERY tired so we decided to take a drive through Tremonton and I kept seeing signs for the Golden Spike National site. So I said to JW let's go check that out. It was raining but the kids were asleep in no time and it was a very pretty drive out in the country. We got there and it happened to be free that day (score) and Dylan popped right up when he saw the steam train. We braved the rain and cold (I didn't even bring the kids a jacket) It turned out to be a very exciting and educational place. The kids loved it. The steam train was super cool and very beautiful. We even watched the museums movie about the history of the East meets West and I remember looking at the kids and they were totally into the movie. Which was quite shocking!

Summer Sunsets~

Jesse and I were sitting on the back porch and the sunset was amazing. He would say this is so pretty. Then a couple of minutes later I would say that is so beautiful. Finally I said I need to get the camera! The camera didn't do it justice...but here it is!

Life~

I feel like I have been so busy that I don't even have time to blog anymore. My days this summer are crazy! My babysitting is keeping me very busy. I have kids all day long, I mean I have always had kids all day long but the big kids are home now. The big kids are easier than the little ones but as all of you know they fight more. I feel like I should put on a stripped referee shirt everyday. I have to stop and count to ten about 20 times a day. Busy is good though! Regarding my last post this is a photo of Dylan's snack...He wanted some banana's and this is what he came up with.

Maybe the kids are addicted too;)

Camping~

We were lucky to spend JW's birthday and Father's Day with Grannie Joan and Grandpa camping up by Tremonton. We had a great time even though it rained and rained. We were lucky enough to stay at a great campground that had a warm springs pool. So swimming in the cool rain was the greatest. JW and I were "tenting it" there is really something about sleeping in a tent in the cool night air. I love it! (except when it is pouring rain!)

This campground also had a nine hole golf course. Which was very fun and cheap! JW and I used to golf often but we haven't done it in a while. The scenery was beautiful. We had a great time, he taught me how to golf when we first met and I think that any man that will do that it pretty special. (patient man!)

Usually golf courses have a little bit of a different scenery than wheat fields, I loved it! I thought it was so relaxing seeing the wheat waving back and forth. I don't think it helped my game any but it was beautiful.

Whew! I think that's that! Happy Summer!

Addiction~

My sweet loving husband announced to me last evening that I have an addiction......
"Addiction!" I say,,,"to what?" I don't drink Diet Coke. (that one runs in the family) I don't have an addiction to shoes, clothes, jewelry, or books. I might have a slight addiction to ribbon, and paper, but nothing that my sweet husband would be so concerned about. So after wondering what this might be he said, "The Food Network"
"THE FOOD NETWORK" I said. "WHAT" After a small discussion about me and channel 231 I agreed. I do have an addiction to Food Net. (as us junkies call it) I really do not watch much TV. But now that I think about it anytime that I do watch TV it is on the Food Net. Ohh, and especially on Saturday mornings! I told JW that he should be grateful that I watch such educational things. I really have become a better cook and learned tons of stuff by watching it. I told him that I am addicted to food and the Food Net. is my drug of choice. So there it is out in the open. I'm an addict.

Thoughts~

My great friend Emily lost her Mom this past week. Rita has been battling with MS for 20 years. I think everyone has been amazed at her fight. Emily lost her Dad just one ago to Lung Cancer and now her Mom to MS. It has made me think about others and their struggles that they endure. We all have our struggles, but I think that we need to be mindful of others and the battle that they fight, some each day others in different periods of their lives. We need to remember to pray for others no matter their faith and help them if we can.
“What though the skies seem dark today, Tomorrow’s will be blue; When every cloud has cleared away God’s providence shines through.”

Gone~

Look what Dylan lost last night......

I know, I know he is going to lose like 8 more but the 1st one is a milestone, isn't it. I thought that he would be the type to leave it in until it is hanging by a thread. But, this is how it went....
D- I want to get it out mom.
M- Ok, let's do it!
D- Ohh, look at it, it's so loose!
M- Here is a piece of TP try and pull it out.
D- I almost got it, I'll try again.....
~Seven more times later to pull it out~
D- I can't get it!!
M- Can I try?
D- Yes, but don't twist it.
D- Uhhhhhh...
D- Ohh, I don't think you can do it either, wait.....YOU GOT IT OUT!
M- Ha, you didn't even know I did it!!!!
D- Thanks mom~
Ohh, my big boy with a tooth missing!!

The next photo you all have to take an oath of silence before you look at it...I'll wait...This is JW doing his "interpretation" of the Tooth Fairy!

(He doesn't read our blog, sad, so I know he won't see that I posted this picture!)