Girls day at City Creek

Today we all met at Amy's and went down to City Creek for a day of shopping.  We went to lots of stores that I have never been to.  We found lots of cute clothes.  The atmosphere is so wonderful at City Creek.  I love the creek and the water fountains.  We went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner.  It was so delicious.  After City Creek we went to Farmington Crossing for more shopping.  Then we met at Mom and Dad's house for dessert and a night of games.  Brian and Hillary brought cake and all the fixings for ice cream sundaes.  We played a fun guessing game.  I love it when we all get together and play games.  We laugh so hard that we cry.  We all love being together.  We are so blessed to live so close to all of our family.  It has been such a great week with Megan and Julie. 

Happy Birthday Dan, BIG 37!

Dan turned 37 today.  He decided that he wanted to go out to breakfast.  So we dropped the kids off to Mom and Julie.  Then we went to Kneaders.  We both got the all you can eat french toast.  It is so delicious.  They serve it with strawberries and whip creme.  We had a nice time just the two of us with no kids.  After breakfast we went to Ross and did some school shopping.  Then Dan took Britton, Bryson and Parker to the putting course at Swan Lakes.  They all did great but Parker got a hole in one.  After the golfing we went to Cassie's to swim and everyone came and we had Italian night for dinner and played outside.  Dan had a great birthday.  We are so blessed to have such a great dad and I am truly blessed to have him for my husband.  We love you, Dan.

Trampoline Park

Trampoline park is such a fun place.  We went to trampoline park in Kaysville.  It is a little expensive but the kids sure had a blast.  Brynlee even liked it this time.  She would run from one activity to another.  The kids loved the dodgeball and the basketball courts.  They played tag and did tricks on the tramps and watched themselves in the tv's.  The girls would get in trouble because they would climb the pads.  The hour went quickly but they were worn out by the time it was over.

The 4 of JULY!!!

Hooray, today is the 4th and Dan is home.  We have only spent two 4 of July's together in the last ten years.  We aren't happy that Dan had surgery but we are sure glad that he got to be with us today.  We didn't go to the parade we just slept in and then we went and got slurpees.  Then we came home and the kids set up the pvc sprinkler and rode their bikes and scooters threw the water.  Then we went to Grandpa and Grandma Mack's for a 4th celebration.  We grilled and Julie set up all the pools.  Mom had bought lots of little toys for the kids to play with.  Julie bought star bubble necklaces for the kids.  The kids had fun the in water and even Brian joined in the fun and got all wet.  Then we went to firework show at Layton High.  The boys played football.  We had more treats and built glow necklaces.  The fireworks were wonderful as usual.  This was a perfect day.

Pineview

We went to Pineview for the first time this season.  It was a perfect day for the sand and the water.  It wasn't to hot and the kids had a blast.  We brought tons of tubes and rafts and noodles to float with.  We had lots of sand toys and different kinds of treats.  We got the beach at about 11:30am and stayed until 5:30pm.  We had so much fun.  We swam out to the boat sign, six or seven times.  The kids built sand castles and dug big holes.  We love Pineview and being in the water and the sand. Hooray for summer.

Abby turns 5!!!

Abby's 5th birthday is today.  She is such a joy.  She loves her sister Brynlee.  They are such good friends.  Abby loves to play with her loving family dollhouse, my little ponies, princess barbie dolls, squinkies, polly pocket princesses, books, and dress up.  She loves animals and isn't scared of any animals.  She loves to sing and will sing all day and make up the song for whatever she is playing. 
Today we decided to have Abby's party with cousins and also a party for Parker.  We will be out of town for Parker's birthday and he was such a good sport to have his party early.  We invited all the cousins to come over for a swim party.  We set up two swimming pools, a slip 'n' slide, a sprinkler under the trampoline, we filled up water balloons, we made a pvc sprinkler, we had totes full of water for water gun fights, we had chalk, bubbles, we played water limbo, freeze dance in the sprinkler, splat with the water balloons, fill the bucket, we filled 30 balloons and put them on the trampoline to jump with.  We had popcorn, treats and ice cream cake.  It was such a fun party.  We started at 10:00am and didn't end until about 6:00pm.  Happy Birthday Abby and Parker.

Grandpa's Men of song night!!!

Tonight Grandpa and his singing group Men of Song sang at the Layton Park for the Patriot Night.  Grandpa has been singing at this concert for years.  It is a nice evening they all sing patriotic songs and give awards to Home Town Heros.  This year they honored Korean Vets.  It was a wonderful concert and we were so proud of Grandpa and his group.  Grandpa is now the oldest member of the group.  Uncle Paul is also a member of the group.  Grandpa loves to sing and it is something to keep him busy.  My favorite song that they sing is the Salute To Armed Forces.  Thanks Grandpa, Dad and Brian your service.  We love you and are proud to be Americans.