July 2nd Family Party

This year we celebrated our July 4th a little early. My brother Doug was in town from Ohio and he had to fly back on Sunday, so we had a family get together on Saturday! Here is a pic of the kids and I before we left. Eric is behind the camera. :(

Just the kids!

We held the party at my sister Robin and her husband John's house. They are always nice enough to host our bigger family events! Thanks Robin & John!

Here are just a few random shots. Here is some of the kids.

Preston playing with his cousin (one of Millie's twins) not sure if it is Cyrus or Wyatt!

The "older folks". My dad and 2 of his brothers and one sister in law.

Another shot including my mom.

Another pic of the group. My brother Doug is sitting to the left in the chair. Too bad his wife and daughter couldn't come. We missed them!

Just hanging out.

Hi Clarke!

It was fun to be able to spend the day with my family. All my siblings came, but we missed many of my neices and nephews. They just have their own families now, and everyone is busy!

She had the perfect back yard with canopies to provide shade for all of us.

We had a potluck lunch with sloppy joes, and plenty of sides.
Then to top it off there was POPSICLES!!

And even fudge bars!!

We hope you all had a fun 4th of July weekend!

Road Trip Through Santaquin Canyon

One Saturday Eric had the kids because I was working at a booth. He decided to take them on a drive through the canyon. They were able to go on a little hike, and except for the bright sun in their eyes, they had a fun day!

Who wouldn't love a summer day with dad?

St. George

At the first part of April Eric's parents came to visit and stay for a few weeks to be here for Alyssa's baptism! Eric and I decided to take advantage of this, and go on a little "get away" to St. George for a few days! We had just had our Anniversary a couple weeks before, and it was my birthday weekend, so it was a perfect time!
We just headed down to St. George for a few days! We had some temple names we had been working on and were able to go and finish them. We spent about 5 hours in the temple that Friday and it was wonderful!

Neither one of us had ever been inside the St. George Temple, so it was a very neat experience.

Also that weekend I had an Usborne Booth. Why not make the whole trip a tax write off right? It was the St. George Kite Festival. Never in my life had I seen so many cool kites.

The wind was perfect, and it wasn't overly hot. Just perfect!

Here is a pic of my booth! Overall we had a great time, and really enjoyed the time away!

Orchard Days Parade 2010

Eric had to go to guard the weekend of Orchard Days, so it was just me and the kids for the Santaquin Days Parade. They always love to see the floats, horses, motorcycles, and of course getting the candy!!!
It was perfect weather, and slightly overcast, so not too hot! I just posted our favorite parts that I was able to get on camera. Enjoy!

The End!

Pleasant Grove Promenade!

Beginning this year on July 2nd, Pleasant Grove started their own hometown Farmer's Market. It is just outside the community center lawn at 200 South Main in Pleasant Grove and goes from 4-8 p.m each Thursday evening.

I have had a booth there each week, and it has been so fun! They are still looking for more vendors, especially food and garden items, so if your interested, here is their website:

http://www.pgpromenade.com/

It is fun to come walk around a bit, and socialize with the locals. They also have a kids corner for the little ones, plus there is a playground right there as well. They also have live entertainment each week, with various performers.

Check it out!

Summer Stylin'

Cade needed a haircut really bad, and the girls (and me) were wanting to get a cute summer cut! I finally took them in yesterday to all get their new "do". They immediately went out to play when we got home so they could go show all their friends, so this is later in the afternoon. Still very cute, and MUCH easier to take care of!

Here is a couple of Jaida. She wanted it flipped up today.

And Alyssa.

She kept laughing and being silly, so I was having a hard time getting a true smile.

A little more serious.

Now we're ready for summer! :-)