July Festivities and Traditions

Draper Days is always a good time. We decided to head over to the park to enjoy the festivities and people watch.


Seth and Spencer

Kaylie, Abby, and Zach


THE DRAPER PARADE FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

Instead of watching the parade this year, the kids got to participate in it. Our neighbor, who works for Taylor's Boats, asked the kids to walk behind a boat, and ride in it. They had a blast! Thanks Dan :)







Our Favorite Float! Thanks Lesa and Jack for posing :)

Yee Haw- The Draper Rodeo

Before and After

My handsome Seth is the first one to complete his series of 'braces'. What a handsome young man.

Lake Powell 2010

Lake Powell 2010

Abby and Kaylie exploring

Slot Canyon tour

Happy Family

Zach, Seth and Chris

Amazing!!

Lake Powell was a grand adventure this year. The Matta's and the Witts joined us for this years event. Unfortunately the weather wasn't the best. The daily temperature hovered in the low 70's (not perfect conditions for boating). The kids made the best of it by hiking and doing normal camping activities. We took a daytime fieldtrip, left the boats behind, and visited the slot canyons in Page, AZ. They are spectacular, well worth the ridiculous price to get in. We are very glad that we took the time to take in some of God's beautiful creations. The last day of our trip the weather crept into the 80's so we were able to recreate on the boats a bit.

My scouts

My SWEET boys getting ready to head off to scout camp. They are lucky enough to be able to go to two camps this summer. One with our neighborhood and one with the old neighborhood. Merit Badges here we come. They truly love scouts!

Fathers Day 2010

I am married to an amazing man! He is such a good dad. He loves to spend time with our kids. He works hard to provide us with all that we could ever ask for.

HE IS THE BEST

ER Visit Number 1

My dear Seth is a bit of a dare devil, extreme stunts kind of a kid. While swimming at the Draper Pool, he successfully completed 5-6 back flips off of the edge of the pool, without being reprimanded by a lifeguard. He wasn't so successful on his final attempt, thus I received a panicked phone call from his brother, tell me that Seth's head was bleeding and I probably should hurry up and come back to the pool. A few minutes later, while in route to the pool, I received another phone call from the pool manager, updating me about the situation, asking if they had permission to transport him via ambulance, if necessary.

I arrived at the pool, to see an ambulance and paramedic in front. (Not good for a mother!!) I rushed to find him, he was surrounded by paramedics. The first thing I saw was blood dripping from his ear. I panicked. The paramedics then reassured me that the blood was from the head wound, not coming out his ears. Whew!

I transported him to the ER in Draper (which we love) and he received 6 staples in his head. Not a great way to start the summer :(

Earning some cash

Zach, Seth and cousin Chris wanted to earn some extra cash, so they detailed the boat. I guess it is cooler to clean, when you have your shirt off!! They immediately took the cash and rode their bikes to SMASH burger. The joys of summer!