My home is a refuge not only from the world, but from my worries, my troubles, my concerns. I like beautiful things around me. I like to be beautiful because it delights my eyes and my soul is lifted up.
---- Maya Angelou

Monday, July 6, 2009

We had sooo much fun!!!!!

We started our 2 day celebration with seeing "Ice age" and having lunch at Bajio..


We swam both days!!

This is Alex. She knows how to swim... she is only 3..Yes!!! they really can learn to swim at a young age.


My g-daughter took this shot!! so serene


Hunter enjoying a little ice cream!

Leah is taking it all in..


Boys and their dog (socks)!

Cute daughters-in law

Emma-licious

You lookin at me g-ma♥

Alexandra


Dakota and Christian on the teeter totter!!


tricky bars


zip-line


cowboys and indians


Cindy and Socks


Colin chillin in the hammock swing


jumpin on the tramp!!


climbing trees!


Who's ready for some football?


Family watchin the boys play ball


Dallas showin off his new football gear with his dad Ethan !


Autumn and McKenna


Samantha getting her hair done!


Captain of the Cheer Team miss "Lauren" and her Mom

Peach and his kiddos

McKinzie and Kaeli in the background... Marcie and Beau


getting ready for the sleep over!! had to pull out the christmas blankets!


dreaming of playing with cousins


food everywhere!!


playing capture the flag


watchin the kids


we had a pirate party with a treasure hunt, walk the plank, and balloons and treasure chest pinata!


my little ones getting ready for the big swim


played hockey with a bowling ball and brooms!!


the one leg rest!!


Had hot dogs, burgers, steak, baked beans, pot. salad, pasta salad, chips and chocolate donuts for lunch!


played games on the patio


certainly there were dressups


some of my boys!


some of the girls


walking on the balance beam!! they had a ball doing this


we did sparklers and watched fireworks at my sons house!


I looked up in the sky and saw this magnificant moon!! It was an amazing holiday with no accidents, no squabbles----just pure lovin..Thanks to all who helped make it a fun 4th of July celebration..This was our 9th sleepover. It really is an awesome tradition.
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What was the best part of your 4th of July?

6 comments:

marcia@joyismygoal said...

WOW i am in awe I want my children to live all around me and have all that fun stuff to do together I am so impressed -Do you give assignments for games ;hockey?Football? Cowboys and Indians or does it just happen?

Joe and Marci said...

I think my favorite part was seeing that picture of me with Kinz and Kaeli in the background....I look so pretty...

Thanks for an amazing weekend!!!! Nobody can throw a party for the fourth like you can. Love you.

Anonymous said...

What a great tradition! It looks like you have the Fantasy Island of backyards!

Our traditions include the Ward breakfast and kiddy parking lot parade, then swimming, barbeque, and the drive-in for movies and fireworks at a distance.

mCat said...

I LOVE posts with pictures. Your fam is beautiful and your picture capture the holiday perfectly. It's what it's all about. Fam and fun!

tammy said...

Cute kiddos! Looks like a fun day. We spent the day in the pool too. I had to make the boys and GRAMMY get out at midnight because I was tired and wanted to go to bed!! Good thing for 1:00 church the next day.

Scrappy Girl said...

What a great time you all had! Wow! Your backyard is like an adventureland of fun things to do! Glad you had a great holiday...loved all the pics!