Summer Fun

On Sunday I came across an ad in the paper for Toys R Us. They have backpacks and lunch boxes on sale. Is summer really coming to an end? I was relieved when I checked my calendar and saw we still had 6 weeks left of summer.

The girls and I made a list today of everything we still want to do before school starts. Afterwards, we talked about everything we have done thus far; like going to the movies, swim lessons, gymnastics, the mall, library, Arizona Science Center, birthday parties, swim parties and spending time with family.

The girls and I also took a 1400 mile, 10 day trip together to Utah. With only 1 flat tire, thank goodness we were at my brother's house and he got it fixed for me.

First stop...Nevada. We spent the night with a dear friend of mine from grade school. Thank you Janet, Trish and David for a fun evening of swimming and catching up.



Next stop...Utah. When we got to Granny and Grandpa's house; cousins Davy, Darci and Littlebit were already there. Grandpa set up a pool and the 3D shark for some water fun. We spent 3 nights with Granny and Grandpa before going to Lehi to stay with my brother David and his family in their new home.


Darci and Lily swimming. Davy tries out the new 3D Shark.



During our stay in Lehi we attended the Lehi Days Parade. The theme of the parade was "If I Could, I Would..." My favorite float was "If I Could, I Would Cure Cancer." The float was decorated as a lab and the children were wearing scrubs and working in the lab. Unfortunately, I was unable to get a picture.







We also celebrated Darci's birthday.

After 4 nights in Lehi we returned to Granny and Grandpa's for a couple of nights before heading home. However, the fun was not over...David followed me home. We were able to spend the 4th of July weekend with him and Nicole, Davy, Darci and Littlebit. We spent most of the weekend swimming.



When I was growing up my favorite memories are those spent with my cousins. I am still close to many of my cousins today and enjoy my time with them as adults as much as I did when we were kids. I am so grateful my girls have such wonderful cousins and I hope they are building friendships with them that will a last a lifetime.

Davy, Nicole, Tara, Elisabeth, Darci & Lily. We missed you Bekah :(

Sorry Toy R Us, we are not ready to buy school supplies. We are going to enjoy the second half of summer!