We just wanted to give a big Birthday shout out to my mom. Her birthday is today so we want to wish her a very HaPpY BiRthDaY!!! We hope that you have a rockin birthday. We wish we could be there to celebrate it with you. Thanks so much for being so awesome! You really are a wonderful mom, mother-in-law, and grandma. We love you and miss you lots!
Alright, I'm not quite caught up yet, but I couldn't wait any longer to post what I do have done, so I'm posting that now and hopefully I'll be done with the rest soon. The stuff that I am posting is mostly from our Utah trip back in July. There are a few posts before the Utah stuff so you probably want to scroll down to my last entry way back when (I think it was July 14th) and start there. That way it all goes in order and you're not working backwards which might get confusing. And I promise to get the other stuff posted soon which includes our fun trip to Disneyland, Logan's actual birthday, Jason's b-day and Afton's first day of school.
On Sunday (July 12th), we were headed back to Cali. But first, my little niece, Rylee, was getting blessed. My brother and his wife had planned it for that day so we'd be able to come. That was so nice of them and we were so glad that we were able to go. Although, we weren't able to stay for the luncheon afterwards. So we went to the blessing, my dad blessed Rylee and he did such a great job, then we headed back to the Daley's to get our lunch and then we were on the road. I felt so bad because I really wanted to get some pictures but I didn't have anytime. I guess I'll have to get some from my mom. I'm sure she has plenty. We were getting a later start than usual, so we didn't get to our house until 11 p.m. or so. But the kids did great again. I think they're just use to the drive now so they don't complain too much and they slept for the last few hours. Hooray! Well, we had an awesome time in Utah. I always have such a hard time leaving. We have such a great time with our families, it makes it hard to go. We love them so much and appreciate all that they do for us. Thanks for making our trip so much fun!
Here are some pictures of the kids being silly on the ride home.
Logan is singing his favorite song in this picture which is "Living on a prayer" by Bon Jovi.
On Saturday(July 11th), Logan got his first haircut. I was getting a lot of crap from everyone about his hair and rightfully so. His hair was getting a little crazy. It was long up front and on the sides and short in the back. So I guess he was due for a trim and I asked my sister-in-law, Brianne, to cut it for me. Logan was being a little stinker though. He didn't want to sit in the chair and didn't like having his hair combed or cut. I don't know how she did it, but Brianne managed to trim it and it turned out great. No more side wings for Logan.
Cutting off those wings.
Later that day, Jason and I had a little reunion with some of our college friends. On our way back to California this last Christmas, we talked about putting together a college reunion with some of our roommates and friends. I talked to my friend Brook about it and we started planning one for the summer. I wasn't too sure that it would really happen, but after some emails and a little planning it all came together. We met at a park in the Salt Lake area, barbecued some dinner, and played a little game of kickball. It was really great to see all of our college roommates/friends. Most of them were married and had kids so it was fun to see all of their kids. We had lots of fun chatting and playing kickball. It started off with the adults playing and then the kids joined it later.
Afton and Annie on this cute Cinderella pumpkin carriage.
Afton with some of her friends .
Logan was too late for the picture with the girls so he wanted one of himself. And of course he's not looking.
Everyone hanging out and catching up on each other.
The kiddo's going down the fun slide at the park.
The awesome game of kickball.
Dax running into home plate after his monster kick.
On Friday (July 10th), we were suppose to go camping with my family, but my dad wasn't feeling well, so we decided to have a backyard campout instead. We had dinner at my parents house, then we hiked up to battlecreek falls with the kids and then came back for a night under the stars in my parent's backyard. Afton and Dax were very excited to sleep outside on the trampoline. Afton had done it before, but this was Daxon's first time so he was really excited. I was a little leery of how the night would go, but it went pretty good, other than my parent's neighbor's big huge spotlight. It was like a street light, but in their backyard over their barn. It was very bright the entire night. I guess it made for a good nightlight for the kids.
Afton and Dax and Jason at the bottom of Battlecreek falls.
Dax and Logan throwing rocks into the river. They thought this was the coolest thing ever.
The beautiful falls
Jason thought he was pretty cool trying to cross over the river on this tree.
Shelly and the kids by the falls
Dax, Emma, Afton and Abby by this hole in the side of the hill. They kept asking if there was a bear living in it. I told them no, but I don't think Dax believed me by the expression on his face. I think he was a little scared to be standing so close to the hole.
Getting ready for our campout on the trampoline.
It's not a real Utah trip without a get together with my friends. We always try to go out when I'm in town. On Thursday night, we met at Los Hermanos and had some dinner. We use to go there all the time in high school and I love it. They have the best chips and salsa. It was great to get together with my friends. I love catching up with them and reminiscing about the old days. But it makes me sad too because I don't get to see them that often. I guess we just need to move to Utah, or so they keep telling me I need to. That's always the hot topic when I'm in town.
Alicia, Me, Brook and Nicole
Brook, Nicole, Shelly and Alicia
The next day (Friday, July 10th), we actually got to hang out again this time with our kids. We met at my friend, Alicia's, house and then headed over to Salem pond. It's quite the popular place. There were lots of people there, but it was still fun and the kids had a blast.
playing in the pond with Brook
Dax and Tred, the two crazy boys
Morgan, Afton and Cameron doing some net fishing. You wouldn't believe it, but they actually caught a few fish. Cameron was teaching them a few of his fishing techniques.
Doing some more fishing.
I think this was the highlight of the day. They got to feed some ducks and thought it was the greatest thing.
Later on Wednesday night, we had a little birthday party for Logan with our families. His birthday was still a couple weeks away, but we thought we'd celebrate it while we were with the family. We went to some park in Orem and it was fairly new, so it was really nice and there was no one else there. The kids had the playground all to themselves. We had some dinner, then sang Happy Birthday, ate some yummy Elmo cake,(which my mother-in-law made and it was awesome!), opened presents and then took some scooter rides.
My sister, Jessie, just bought a scooter so we took turns cruising around on it in the parking lot. That was my first time driving a scooter and it was lots of fun. Afton went for a ride with her Aunt Jessie and loved it!
On Wednesday(July 8th), we went to the Orquirrh Mountain Temple open house. This was something that I really wanted to do when we planned our trip to Utah. I think that taking the kids to a Temple open house is such a wonderful opportunity. We went with my mom, my sister Jessie, my sister Shelly and her kids, my sis-in-law Brianne and her kids and my other sis-in-law Kari and Kya. So we were one very big and loud group. Especially the crazy boys! I don't know what it is, but when Tred and Dax get together, all hell breaks loose. Those two are so crazy together. They love to wrestle and run around and most of all, NOT listen. Let's just say, I will probably never take those two to a temple open house again. We definitely need to work on their temple etiquette.
Here's our big group getting ready to watch the temple video and the crazy boys playing in the rocks.
I love this picture. It turned out so cute! And I have to say that the girls were great going through the Temple. Abby, Afton and Emma
The kids in front of the Temple
They had cookies and water for refreshments after the Temple tour.
Logan looking pretty studly in my glasses and showing me his cookie. He was very excited about the cookie.
Dax and Tred
Jason and I. We actually kind of match. that doesn't happen very often.
We stopped at my mom's house for a little bit after the Temple and Logan and Bridger had a fun time playing with the cars together.
On Tuesday(July 7th), we went to Seven Peaks with Jason's mom and sister and Kya. We met up with my family when we got there. They all have season passes so we decided to tag along with them for the day. We usually go every summer when we visit and the kids always have so much fun. Afton and Logan went down the tube slides a couple of times with Jason and I. Logan was so funny! He kept wanting to go back down the slide. He loved it! Dax volunteered to stay back at the little kid pool. He's not to fond of tubes and slides. He even hated the wave pool at first, but after he got use it, he had fun. We had a great time at the park and hanging out with our family. Thanks for taking us Sharon!
Afton and Dax eating their lunch and posing for the camera.
Don't know what he was doing. I think he was trying to look tough. And he succeeded. Very Scary!
Jason and Logan. How handsome are they?
After Seven Peaks, we took the kids for a check-up at the Dentist's office. We usually take them while we're in Utah because it's cheaper. So they got some x-rays and a good teeth cleaning. The end results..... NO Cavities!!! Yay! I was so happy. Finally a trip with no cavities. And they both did so good. They enjoy going to the dentist.
Later that night we stopped at Macey's for some ice cream to reward the kids for no cavities. I know it's probably not the best reward, but it was sure hot and the ice cream was really good.
Kya, Dax and Afton
