September 28- October 4, 2015

September 21-27, 2015

September 14-20, 2015

Drive-In

We couldn't let JJ have all the fun. 

Brynn came over and helped me paint my kitchen table.

Afterwards we decided to go to the drive-in.

Jeron apparently HATES the drive-in so he refused to go.

He said something about it being a 100 degree day and that the drive-in would be HOT.

He didn't want to melt on the pavement...

blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...yada yada 

was what I heard next.

So we ditched the sour grapes and went without him.

I thought about bringing a sweatshirt but since my hubby informed me of the blasted heat I didn't bring one.

We went and saw the Zookeeper.  

It was definitely a drive-in movie.

The best part was the kids.

They thought this was the funnest thing they have ever done.  

Elsie was just giggling in the back of the van.

She loved the show and the fact that she was watching it in the van.

It was a priceless moment.
About a quarter into the movie I started to freeze.  I had to get the girls to give up a blanket they were laying on because I was so cold.  Hmmmm, 100 degree days and hot pavement???

Boy, oh boy, there is a different breed of people at a drive in.

Ones that get really mad at you when you park to close to their TRUCK!

Ones that eat boxes and boxes of Twinkies 

(I didn't even know people still bought those.)

Ones that will NOT share bug spray but make sure you see it sitting there since you forgot yours.

These people know how to Drive-in.  It is hilarious. 

Brynn, Emma, and I just laughed...a lot.

I will be going back before the summer is out with the whole family.

Yes, Jeron, I said the WHOLE family.

It was a blast.

Brynn, I will bring more food...not Twinkies though;)

Harry Potter Finale

Uncle Jeff asked the kids to go to Harry Potter 7 Part 2.  I was kind of bummed because I really wanted to go with the kids but I also knew it would be awesome for them to go to a premier of the show.

It turns out that Jeff and Tara had their cute little baby and so I was the one selected to go with the kids.

Then JJ went to DC which made it so Jeron was going also. We missed having JJ with us so much but it was a lot of fun to spend some time with Emma one on one.

JJ was so torn about missing Harry Potter that he opted to stay home from DC.  

I made the final call and sent him packing.

We have read every book together.

We have seen every movie together.

So I understand why it was so hard to choose.

and 

It was bitter-sweet to go without JJ.

We didn't realize we would have assigned seats so we arrived a bit early.

This gave us time to check out the Harry Potter merchandise.  

We had to get pics in all the fun hats.

After all we did do our hair like Hermione. 

Getting ready to watch it in 3D

Emma and I were so sad to have it be over.  I might have even cried in the movie.

After we took Emma to CPK.

She really is a fun date.

Love you Ladybug.

Our family has been reading or watching Harry Potter for the past 7 years.  It is weird to close this chapter of our lives.  It was something that we all loved.  It is one of those things that I am really sad to see end.  We have enjoyed Harry Potter discussions and just imagining life at Hogwarts.  I can't wait to find the next adventure we can enjoy for a decade. 

7-11

What's not to love about a Slurpee on a hot summer day?

NOTHING!!

I love that 7-11 gives free Slurpee's on 7-11

Oh yes, we went!

We are Proud to be Americans!

This is by far one of my favorite holidays.

First of I LOVE AMERICA!!

That alone can make this holiday perfect.

but the fact that it is a day for family and fun makes it spectacular.  

Here are some of the things we love to do.

We set our chairs and blankets out the night before.

We had red, white, and blue German Pancakes for breakfast

We do the girls hair in the shape of a star.

We paint the kids faces.

We all dress in red, white, an blue.

We go to the K-Town parade

We stand and cheer for the Veterans and Service men and woman.

We place our hand on our heart as the flag goes by.

We get soaking wet at the water show.

We get together with family for lunch and dinner.

We set the table all festive.

We go to the fireworks.

We spend the whole day together having a blast.

The parade was a little different this year.  

First off all the people that said they were coming didn't come :-( so we had a ton of extra space.  

People around us were thrilled when we gave it up.

The jets didn't do a fly by in formation this year...bummer.

We were so hot until it started to rain.  

YES!  Full on rain in July.

We didn't get wet...except JJ in the water show.

It was great when a complete stranger dumped a bucket of water over JJ's head and said

"You didn't look wet enough"

I wish I could have given him a high five.

The water show was smaller than normal but the truck that went by was HUGE!!

SO AWESOME to watch.

After the water show Jeff and Tara came over for lunch.  

They brought yummy salad and hotdogs.

Then Mama, Papa, and David came over for dinner.

It was a blast setting the table with Emma and making it look cute.

After we hung out with our neighbors and mingled.

Then we went to the Davis Firework show.

It was one of the worst ones yet but I still love it.

I just love the cool night air and hanging out with family.

Plus call me crazy but I love, LOVE, the crowd.

I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July.

We sure did.

Let the Pyrotechnics being!!!!

Jeron is pretty conservative about spending money. He will get a gift card and still have most of it by the next year. But when it comes to fireworks he goes crazy. He would spend his whole paycheck if he could. He loves them. He is like a kid in a candy store.  I will have to say, I love a good firework myself.  Watching Jeron though makes me laugh. 

The kids loved their awesome sparklers.

At one point Elsie's shot off and two ashes landed on me and I got a nice tiny 2nd degree burn on my arm.

THe kids love snakes.  I am missing the appeal. 

Then the neighborhood got together and we had a huge firework show.  SO much fun.

Our neighbors made treats and had everyone over.  It was great.

Let the loud booms and blasts begin. 

Firework season is here!

Happy Daddy's Day

Even though my brother would think that this wasn't very special...We hang up a banner every year for Jeron made out of paper ties. This is one of my kids favorite parts of Father's Day. We wait until he has gone to bed or get up before him on Sunday to do it.

Happy Daddy's Day

Jeron wants to get a mountain bike so we didn't get him anything too special...except

the kids did all their cute crafts and cards

Then they did a little skit for Daddy.

They used candies and goodies so dad could have a real fun treat.

Emma reading her part 

They all took turns reading their part.  It was cute and I think Jeron liked it. 

On a side note, is anyone hating blogger as much as me right now?  I can't load pics easy anymore or edit them.  Ugh!  It is bugging. 

Meads Pool Party

My parents have some really great neighbors who have offered to let us use their pool before and so we decided to take them up on it.  We had a blast.  All the kids had a great time . Jeron, Mama, and I couldn't swim but we still enjoyed watching the kiddo's. 

David was trying to teach JJ to do a back flip. They did it the whole time. JJ kept on trying and David was determined. Unfortanatly JJ has my mental fears. I hope someday he can conquer something that has held me back my whole life.

We had to work out who would hold which little kid because there were three that couldn't swim.  Ellie, Lucy, and Elsie were constantly being passed back and forth.  

JJ, Emma, and David were our diving board entertainment. 

And finally Ellie would go in the water without crying. 

All it took was Papa.

She gets so nervous in the Clark's pool.  

It took her awhile to warm up, and then it was all smiles. 

Now all the kids should sleep like rocks...ahhhh

pOol pArtY

Maren and I were running out of things to do.  Finally the day warmed up just enough that we were able to play outside in water.  So we headed over to the local wally world and bought a swimming pool for the little lady bugs.  When we got to the house we made some quick phone calls to get an air compressor to blow that thing up.  Could you imagine me blowing it up.  I'd of passed out in a matter of minutes.  Once that was done half the neighborhood was over to enjoy the new pool with us.  We got the balls for the ball pit out, which were a HIT if i do say so myself.  We filled that bad boy up and the girls had a blast.  The didn't want to stop,  It was relaxing of us and the kids loved every minute. 

Maren was introduced to a lot of my neighbors which was nice.  They all know about her and now they finally get to meet her.

Castle Park

We kept trying to go to a park but most parks in Utah are not 17 month-old friendly so when we decided on Castle Park I was thinking it might not be the best decision.  I was way right.  The kids think it is a blast but poor Maren was nervous and rightfully so.  Lucy is a wild woman.  She will go and do anything.  She has NO fear.  We lasted a whole 30 minute before we gave up and changed plans.  The kids had a great time while it lasted.

Who'da thunk DC would have better parks than Utah.  Utah get on it!!

Ponds Park Fishing Hole

Jeron went fishing the other day with some of his buddies. He caught a huge fish. He had the bug now and wanted to take us all fishing. He was excited for us to enjoy something he enjoys. I hope we don't make him hate it...

Here he is getting things ready.

I have to tell a gross story before we go on.  When we walked up there was some scary looking guys that were just leaving so we waited to take their spot.  As we waited I asked one of them if he knew where a bathroom was.  He looked at me with his toothless grin and said "No, but you can just use the bushes over there."  I looked where he was pointing and was wishing I had not asked.  When I looked back at this toothless wonder...okay he had 3 teeth but oh my.  Anyway when I looked back at him he was handing me something.  It looked like a tampon. I was an idiot and took what it was.  As I examined it closer I realized he placed a partially used toilet paper roll in my hand.  I wanted to vomit.  His gesture was nice but so GROSS!!!  As soon as he walked away I threw it in the bushes that he pointed to and then wanted to boil my hand in water to sterilize it.  YUCK

The girls have their spots and are ready to fish.  They thought it was fun to cast in but that is about all we did.  Emma's friend Shaela came with us.  She was good to help with the girls. 

JJ was fishing with us but he was not listening so him and I kind of got into it.  (My bad...learn patience woman) so he went and found another fishing spot.  It ended up being good because he really enjoyed himself in his new spot. 

I was also able to get some good shots of him because he didn't know I was snapping away.

It was quite the place.  We just went to Ponds Park in K-Town.  We thought it would be a great spot.  It was actually really dirty and we will not be going back. 

Another great part was that while all the kids except Ellie and Elsie went with Jeron to fish on the bridge We had an incident.  I was helping Elsie cast when I hear Ellie start screaming "Ohh, Ohh, Ohh," It took one look for me to PANIC!  Ellie was headed straight for the murky pond.  Her chair had collapsed and it was basically pushing her in.  I made it to her just as she was headed head first into the water.  My heart stopped.  From that point on I couldn't relax so we left very soon after.  NO fish on our trip.  Better luck next time, and life jackets for the littles.