Teasdale

This weekend we headed down to Teasdale to celebrate the 4th with Brady & Kate. Cord and Keegan went down on Thursday to go on a hike with Brady and the kids and I followed on Friday. Cord said the first 3/4 of the hike was great because they were in slot canyons and water most of the time. I guess the last part was pretty gruesome -- really rocky and about 110 degrees. But all in all they had a good time.


Our van had been in the shop having the steering fixed so the kids and I packed up the van Friday morning. I wanted to leave at 10:00 so we could be down there for lunch. And I did it! I had all the kids and all our stuff complete with snacks ready to go at 10:00 -- but at luck would have it the car didn't start! I figured out the battery was dead. I know this sounds lame I hadn't ever jumped a car before. But Alli & I found the jumper cables in the garage and hooked the van up to Keegan's car. Then I called Dave our neighbor to check & see if I had it all right --I'm lame I know -- it worked and we made our way with out any problems.


We went to the parade and celebration activities on Saturday in Torrey. Our favorite parts of the parade were the masses of candy the kids got, the camel (random) and the Wayne High School cheerleaders complete with camo WHS shirts and purple shorts.


They make a cute couple don't you think? Later that night we the kids roasted marshmallows and we did fireworks. It really was a great day. Thanks Brady & Kate for having us!


We also went on a hike in Capital Reef here are a few photos of us that. Isn't it just beautiful? We love to got there. We used to camp there all the time but now that Brady & Kate have a house there we get to sleep in a bed and take a shower!

We had such a good time hanging out as a family and enjoying beautiful Utah!

Here is Cowboy Thom ready for a night of line dancing.

Happy Birthday!

Grandma Mary turned 60! Here are a few photos of the celebration!

Mr. Cool

This is the "Man" and he is off to program and a fashion show.

Thom thought he looked pretty cool...with his tie hanging and his sporting hat.

The Red Shirts are Coming!

So we have the good ol' family reunion coming up in a few weeks. What are everyones plans? Who is arriving when and all that good stuff. I can't wait to se everyone -- and we really need to take a family photo !

Here is mama. Isn't she cute! Happy Mothers Day Mom! I love your guts!

I know this is so cliche but my mom really is one of my best friends. I love to talk to her on the phone -- which we do at least once a week. I only wish we lived closer so I could stop by at any given moment. She is an amazing cook and has created many memorable meals for me through the years. She also is a fantastic seamstress. You should see all the great things she has made from doll clothes to beautiful smocked dresses for my girls -- and everything always looks like I bought it at a boutique. I am grateful for all time she has taken to make these kinds of things for me. Then there is her house keeping. Martha Stewart has nothing on Mary! Growing up the house was always clean the laundry done and the house organized. She never had a sock basket! She even ironed our t-shirts!


But most importantly she was a mom. She was there for me when I woke up for early morning seminary and when I got home from school. She waited up for me until who knows when while I was hanging out with friends or dating. I even appreciate all the quotes and notes I found on my mirror when I was in high school. She has answered I don't know how many parenting questions and has loved my children. Her strength has carried me through difficult times and she has made me laugh pretty hard too. I am grateful for her testimony which she was always willing to share. My brothers and I are lucky to have been raised by her. I love you Mom!

The Nerds

We took pictures this morning before church -- here are a few