Back to School

Now that I'm back in school, things are hot and heavy!! These pictures are from a few weeks ago. I had to work on the 24th of July (which is a UT state holiday). When I pulled into work, floats for the parade were lined up all down the street. It was fun to see them all, since I missed the parade.

The week before that I went to my sister Alison's house. She is pregnant and due the end of Aug. We had a baby shower for her. Here is a blurry picture of me, her and our mom. It was the best one on my camera. I'll have to tell her not to have her husband take pictures when the baby is born (wink wink).

I enjoyed the pool at her house, as always. This is Karson and Ryan in the pool. I'm smart enough to not be around in my swimming suit if a camera is out.

I saved a baby praying manits.

And plenty of embarrassing shower games.

This is a picture of my darling niece, Aubree, Alison's youngest, for now.

Family Stay-cation

This last week I took off from work so I could have a vacation with my family. I had grand dreams of going to Disneyland or go on a cruise, but that would cost money that we don't have. So, we did a "stay-cation." I'm so glad that I did because this will be my last breask until next summer, which will also be when I graduate. We've all been working so hard and trying to get by, that we needed some fun time together. This last week was jam packed with activities and it was great!! I love pictures, so I took plenty. Here is the naration. . .

Bryson blowing dandilions.

Driving. Isn't it every man's dream to someday cruise around in a minivan?

Lunch at NYPD Pizzaria


Joshua's mom has been diligently working on her family history. She has several relatives buried in Ogden, we took a road trip and visited the sites.

BBQ and firecrackers and Grammy Coral's and Grandpa Dan's

Bryson is playing soccer at Grammy's, his FAVORITE thing to do.

Bryson is NOT a fan of fireworks, and this is how we watches them, fingers in ears, while whining about how loud they are.

Don't forget some TV watching while sitting much too close.

Playing dress up.

Playing at the park. My boys think they are monkey's. What is funny is that the playground has a sign on it that says the recommended ages is for 5-12 yrs. Hmmm, or 2 and 3.

Feeding the ducks at the Murray park. The flooding was pretty high and that is why there are red fences all over.

Great things happen on the weekend

This was very busy weekend for us. It started Thursday night at the carnival across the street for Taylorsville Dayzz (yep, spelled with 2 Z's). This nice little stranger girl let the boys ride with her.



Friday night we went to the drive in and saw the movies The Green Lantern and Thor. We love the drive in because it is only $7 a person and you get to see 2 movies. It does make for a late night, but we always have a great time. Saturday morning we got up early and I took the boys to the Taylorsville parade.

I love parades and had a great time. The boys kept asking to go home and Josh... Well, he hates them and thinks parades are a form of torcher.

That afternoon, I helped host a work party for the small group of people in my branch and our families. We had a pinata and the kids LOVED it!


In between the water fights and exhaustion, we had a GREAT weekend!
Oh, and coloring!