The 4th of July

Happy Independance Day!
We went to Kanab again this year for the 4th. We love the small town feel and we love being able to spend time with the cousin's in their stompping ground. We went to the parade and to the park to all the local booths. It was hot this year so we didn't last very long. We ate snow cones and cotton candy and got the kids faces painted and did the fishing booth for prizes. Conner was all over the place running around so we got worn out really fast. We went back to the house and belive it or not but all of us took a nap. We really needed it since ih kids were up at 5:30am an still wanted to stay up for fire works. We had a water fight and played water games that after noon before dinner. We ate the traditional grilled chicken, bratworths and hot dogs for dinner. After words we did fire works at the house on our own and all the kids took turns lighting their fireworks. They were very careful so it didn't freak me out too bad. We had quite the show. We all pilled into the trucks and went to the city fireworks show. It was great and the kids had a blast.

Another BIke Ride

While my uncle rod and Thomas were still here we had to fit in a dirt bike ride even if we did die of heat. It was a ton of fun. Thomas picked up on riding really fast. I told him that it was in his blood. He couldn't get enough of it. Uncle Rod is a veteran rider. He used to race as a kid and looked like he never quit.
Lots of love. Even when we are sweaty and dusty!
Rob and Jess, Brad, Thomas , Rod, uncle Rod and Mary all went on the ride. What a gang!

Fun up Ephraim Mountain

While we were in Ephraim we took a couple of trips up the mountain on the 4-wheelers. The cousins from Oklahoma love to visit the mountains and get muddy. Here are a few pictures that Porter took while we were there. I think he did a pretty good job.

Uncle Rod and Aunt Heidi
The whole gang eating lunch. We had cheese sandwiches because we forgot the lunch meat. It was pretty funny. We decided that you can't always remember everything when you are packing for a group this big. They were pretty good sandwiches anyway.

More Pageant Pictures

These are pictures of us in our New England Scene costumes. The boys loved wearing their hats and looking so nice in their Sunday best. The girls loved the full skirts on their dresses, the white gloves and the bonnets. It was a a bit much for me. I can't imagine wearing all the different layers and accessories every time I went out. It was a ton of fun though. It definitely got the kids into character.