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There once was a boy who fell in love with a girl. They were married in a beautiful castle. They have been blessed with two beautiful princesses, and this is their fairytale...

7.31.2011

24th of July

For the 24th weekend we met up with my parents and Dallen and went to the Bee's game on Saturday. It was hot and sunny, but lots of fun. The kids were excited to catch some of the toss-outs. And they got to see Bumble the Bee (he was quite the celebrity so we didn't get any pictures).



After the game we went out on the field to watch the fireworks. I think it was one of the best fireworks shows I've seen in a long time. The kids had so much fun and it was a great way to kick of the weekend.


Then Monday the 24th we hung out and had our friends--the Larson's--over for dinner. Didn't get pictures but we met up at the park with our neighbors and attempted more fireworks, we eventually got rained out. At least we some some good ones at the games:)



7.27.2011

Ute Stampede & Lamb Days

We were fortunate enough to have Ute Stampede and Lamb Days on the same weekend again this year. It worked out perfectly for us since it is the one time of year our families get together for our hometown celebrations. This year we partied at Ute Stampede Thursday and Fridaythen hit up Lamb Days on Friday and Saturday. It was perfect.



The girls really enjoyed the rodeo. Chanel did remarkably well for sitting that long and loved watching all of the horses.



Me and my cowboy...


(he would hate it if he new I just called him that--oh well, he never reads this anyway:o)



Elena couldn't wait to ride the carnival rides. She was most excited for the ferris wheel. So we stood in line (even though it was the longest *sigh*) and Austin rode it with her...she LOVED it!!!




At Austin's parent's house (which used to be his grandma's before she passed) there is a huge hedge out front that has grown much bigger than it used to be. When he was younger they used to jump it all the time to see who could clear it. Karla (Austin's sister) challenged him to jump it and try to clear it being as big as it was...



Here it is --


It may not seem that big in the picture but it is huge!!! It was probably 4 ft. by 4ft. (I don't really know the dimensions, but it was really big--)


Of course he took on the challenge and this is the result...



READY, SET, GO!


He TOTALLY cleared it like it was nothing:) I'm so proud(and happy we weren't headed to the hospital).

We spent the rest of our night lighting fireworks, club dancing with our glow sticks, and rocking out to music. Tons of fun!

Friday the kids waited patiently at the Mammoth parade for candy...they don't look too thrilled do they? I think they were worn out.




At Lamb Days, we enjoyed the mutton dinner and fireworks, the fun run, and another parade. Then our whole family went up the Nebo loop and had lunch by the river where the weather was cooler. It was so nice. We also had our family pictures taken, but I will post those later after they are finished being edited.




We ended the busy weekend with the final Harry Potter--it did NOT dissapoint! So Good:o)

Stay tuned for the rest of our Summer adventures...

Playing Catch~up

Whew!!! It's been a while and I have some catching up to do...I'm afraid I probably won't cover everything that has been going on...it's been insanely busy around here.


JUNE:



We celebrated Father's Day with a good old fashioned breakfast~in~bed. Then the next weekend Austin and I went to the Lucas-Oil Off-Road Races at LHM Motorsports Park. We missed these raced last year so we made sure to go this year. Austin was in HEAVEN:o)


My Birthday was celebrated with a BANG! (Sarcasm) I spent my entire 25th birthday hauling topsoil and spreading it in the backyard. My whole body was in major pain...but Austin brought me some beautiful flowers and a big fat cupcake home from work and I had some awesome friends deliver gifts and help with the yard work and that all made my day.


I'm grateful we're finally getting our yard put in...every free weekend since has been used to finish it up. I didn't take very many "BEFORE" pictures but I do have a few that I'll save for a later post, when everything is finished:o)


Next up: GIRLS CAMP!!!!


We went to Heber Valley Camp. It was my first time being there and it was so fun! Our camp was 5. Days. Long. Yes that is a very long time to be at Girls Camp but luckily we had an awesome group of girls that were mostly drama~free.




We were constantly playing games...

...and pulling pranks. Our cabin pulled off the most pranks but nobody knew it was us since we played totally innocent and everyone thought we were their allies. Then just before any pranks could be pulled on us...the stake leaders announced "NO MORE PRANKS!" Where's the fun in that? They were perfectly harmless, anyway.



We did some hiking around the lake and up the mountain...

...and did the challenge course and zip line. So fun:)


We did some canoeing and paddle boating on the lake. Gorgeous~but cold!


And our awesome Bishopric came to join in the festivities of our Hoedown. We did barrell racing with stick horses and some awesome line-dancing. Then had a full out dance party...So fun!!!

I'm so glad I got to spend the week with these girls. It was Ahhh~mazing:o)


Fourth of July/Austin's Birthday:

We spent the 4th of July in Nephi having a BBQ for Austin's 28th Birthday. I made him his favorite black forest cake (cupcakes) and topped it with a festive sparkler instead of a candle...hey, that's what you get when your birthday is a national holiday:o)



Then, keeping tradition, we rode up by the shooting range (the perfect spot) and watched the Nephi fireworks. The girls loved it. Hope you had an great birthday, Daddy! We love you!!!