24tH oF JuLy

I do love a parade...well, not really. I am not a huge parade fan- but Josh is, so we started our holiday off with the Pioneer Day Parade in Salt Lake. His favorite float is the Mama's Faith Church float. My personaly fav. is the motorcycle cops in the beginning. And I just cannot believe what work goes into putting together so many of the floats! And then we had a picnic at the park where Josh's family all celebrated Aaron's b-day with a yummy ice cream cake. The next day we went to the Hill Air Force Base Museum. I love that museum. Josh had never been, so it was so fun for him to go. He has always had a fascination with planes and flying, and the kids loved all the planes. Surprising the kids were good even though it was hot and way past nap time! It is amazing to think what progress air flight has taken over the past 100 years+. It is also amazing to contemplate the physics of aero dynamics. I cannot believe some planes ever made it off the ground! Josh says that if he were to have joined the armed forces he would have joined the air force (and almost did when he was home from his mission but his dad persuaded him otherwise). And me, I would love the marines. They have swords and I think it would be so cool to know how to use one well! I wish that we could say we have given such a sacrifice for our country like those who have served, or even to contemplate the sacrifice the pioneers made for our religion and freedom; it is awe inspiring. I would consider myself really patriotic, but to serve in such a truly selfless way is amazing to me. I am so thankful for those who have. The theme of the Pioneer day parade really summed it up well, "For God, Freedom, & Country."


We also have been keeping ourselves busy by swimming at the pool after the kids' lessons. The kids are getting so tan- and I wonder why it is so hard for me to get my legs tan! Oh well.

We also had a backyard camp out. Annelise's idea really, and also much to her persistence and persuasion is why we braved the mosquitoes! It ended up being super fun.

PiCnIc TiMe

Our cute neighbors have had a summer thing going where they have a neighborhood bbq each weekend. I love it cuz I don't have to cook, our kids all play, and it gives us something fun to do on Saturday nights with our friends! I am so glad she is a party planner!

bRiNg It

I am currently on week 4 of doing the P90x program. It is really kicking my behind but I am so glad. I have needed to loose some good 'ol "baby weight". I love the workouts- and I gotta say that it is everything I can do to get up and push "play" on the dvd player each day. It is hard though- since naturally I expect results faster than I am getting them, but exercise sure does make a person feel better afterwards. I am not sure if I will get "ripped" but we'll see! Here's to making it to week 13!

kEtChUp DaY

I have alot to "ketchup" on to stay moderately updated on our blog! So here goes!

{Fourth of July}
We got to go to the Stadium of Fire. It was my first time and I was so excited. You know what, I almost think I was as excited or more than Annelise that the Jonas Bros. were performing. She says she likes them because they sing good, and she likes the way they dress and their hair. My little girl likes boys already! However, I agree! I might have even sang along and was sad when it was over! And the fireworks were awesome, and came just in time before the wind picked up too much! It looked like it wasn't going to happen with all the lightning in the distance! I must admit that I did cry (luckily not for the Jonas Bros) but when Glenn Beck spoke about the serviemen/women who sacrifice for our country. We really are so blessed and I just can't imagine how much of a sacrifice it would be to fight for your country, far away, away from your family, in a foreign place; it brings so many emotions. I am so thankful for the service our troops give. I love patriotic holidays. I just love this country so it is such a fun thing to celebrate.



{Aaron's bday}
Aaron turned three two days after the fourth and we loved to celebrate our little Aaron. He is such an energetic, fun-loving, smart little boy. He loves trains so my mom (who came into town for a couple days) and I made a train cake for him and since it is an odd year for his bday- that meant we just had a family only party. We did bust out the fireworks in the end after presents (two trucks and a leapster game) and cake. I think that he felt special and knew it was his day the whole day and I don't think he missed out on anything by not having a party. (I tend to over-do parties so I can only do them every other year.) We love Aaron and are so glad he is in our family. He has a magical ability to capture peoples' hearts. (including mine)


{Roy Aquatic Pool}
I just love my cute neighbor Mindy, she plans fun stuff and gets all of us to go. She is such a great party planner and I love to benefit from it. This time it was swimming for anyone who could go at the pool. I did however get sunburnt on my nose since it was the first time of the summer to really get out in the sun. It has been one overcast summer so far! The kids had such a good time. And it is fun to have something fun to do with the kids!


{Park City}We also got the chance to go to Park City and stay overnight in the prettiest hotel I have ever stayed at! We got invited by our cute friends the Menloves and it was so fun. It was the first time we had ridden the Alpine Coaster- wow that was fun. I got to take Annelise with me and Josh took Aaron and it was so awesome. The Menloves have the cutest kids and it was fun to have our kids and their kids play. It was too short of a "stay-cation" though. I need more time away from home I think. That is what makes the summer fun- is the times you get to get away.


{Baby Landen}
OH! I almost forgot! One super important thing happened too...I am an aunt on the Harline side of the family! Finally! But hey, when you look at that little Harline face...it was worth the wait. I wish I could hold him right now! Congrats Corb & Amy.