Instagram Pics May-June

Color collages that the kids made on the last day of Preschool.  We had a fun year!  

"Auntie" was in town bringing Ashton to BYU.  We had a fun couple days with her, and especially enjoyed our visit to the Bean Museum and Creamery at BYU. 

I was helping one of my Young Women with some organ training, and left the boys at her house with her mom for an hour.  When I came back, this is how I found them! 

Owen crossing the suspense bridge at the aquarium.   We love having a membership and visit often!  

Owen and his rock "collection."

Owen & Brad enjoying some Saturday afternoon fishing at the Herriman pond.  

The boys have loved our pass to the Children's Museum.  The highlight for the boys is the Bob the Builder exhibit and meeting "Bob" in person.  

FHE at the Oquirrh Mountain temple grounds & a visit to feed the ducks after.  

This picture makes me smile.  Papa H. hid rocks all around the backyard for Owen to find for his rock collection.  

A little stop after a Sunday stroll around Daybreak.   Sure do love these 3!  

Herriman Days

Last weekend was Herriman Days--one of our favorite weekends during the summer.  Although we opted out of the movie in the park this year, Owen was finally old enough to ride some of the carnival rides.  We spent Friday night at the carnival with the Beckstroms and Owen had a blast with McKay.

Saturday morning was the parade and the boys absolutely loved it!  We were able to sit with other friends-- the Roots, Moxleys, and Talleys.  

The boys had so much fun with their friends, and it didn't take long for them to figure out how to maximize their candy.  They were dancing, shimmying, shouting, and doing whatever it took to get that candy!  We all had a great time.

(Hard to tell but Porter's pockets are stuffed full of candy.  He held his own grabbing that stuff.

Park City Girl's Weekend

Earlier this year I received an invitation to my 10 year high school reunion.  I checked in with my high school friends and we decided that we'd rather do a girl's weekend than attend the actual reunion.  We got together last weekend in beautiful Park City for 3 days and it was awesome.  We laughed, we cried, we reminisced, we ate way too much food, and enjoyed the time together.  No matter where life takes you, there is a special bond that you will always have with your childhood friends and I am so grateful for these ladies!

10 years later and still looking good! 

We enjoyed walking on the trails each morning- the weather was gorgeous and it was a nice break from demands of "more milk" "more crackers" "I dropped my shoe!" that I usually get on my walks.

Friday afteroon we explored Park City Mountain Resort and decided to ride the zip line.  It was so fun!

(Had to include this picture of Janelle- she was terrified!)

I snapped this picture on the way down.  What a gorgeous view!

The rest of the time was spent shopping, hot tubing, painting nails & doing face masks, eating out, catching up, and just being me for a bit!  As much as I love my boys, there is definitely something to be said for a little personal time every once in a while.  Can't wait for the next one! 

Two Cute Boys

I snapped these pictures at my in-laws a few weeks ago.  My boys are growing up!  

Memorial Day Weekend

We were able to spend Memorial Weekend in Duchesne, UT with much of Brad's extended family to attend the dedication of a new veteran's memorial.  On the way, we made a few stops and made a mini-vacation out of it.

First stop was Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon.

  

Next we stopped for some bowling & dinner in Heber City

Aunt Kathy was nice enough to let us sleep in her trailer while visiting.  This may have been the boys favorite part of the trip.  They love to camp!  

On second thought, maybe it was the donuts.  They obviously love donuts!

Taking a walk around Duchesne.  I sort of love this picture.

Showing some patriotism for the memorial dedication. 

Brad's Uncle Rod spoke at the dedication and gave a beautiful tribute to veteran's.  You can read some of his words here: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865603902/Duchesne-dedicates-new-memorial-to-countys-veterans.html?pg=all

Afterwards we had a family barbecue, visited the family graves at the cemetery, and checked out cousin Ryan's farm.  

It was a great weekend- maybe a new Memorial Day tradition!