Pioneer Day In Logan

We spent the week of Pioneer Day in Logan. It was a very busy week crammed with lots of fun for everyone. I didn't do very good at taking pictures all the time, but I did get some. We went to the Jump Zone and let the kids jump on the trampolines (that was a blast), we had a pancake breakfast at the park, went to the parade, jumped on grandma and grandpas trampoline, watched fireworks and set off some of our own fireworks. It was a great week for building memories.

Having breakfast

Sarah and Grandma

Jumping on the trampoline before the parade.

Grandpa is lots of fun.

Waiting for the parade.

Cutest little parade watcher ever.

Dan is ready for the parade.

Waving to the people on the floats.

Picking up lots of candy.

Gracie trying out the 3D glasses she got at the parade.

Hannah chilling while watching the parade.

Adam got an American flag during the parade. He was so very excited.

Looking at all their treasures from the parade.

The scouts put flags out in the neighborhood and Ben decided to play with one.

Of course the other kids had to take turns too.

Dan's turn

Adam took a turn but he wasn't strong enough.

Hannah putting the flag away.

The kids checking out the horse behind grandma and grandpa's house.

Riding in the back of the truck is a great summertime memories.

Setting off some of our own fireworks after watching the North Logan city fireworks.

The girls were helping grandpa.

Watching the fireworks.

We love fireworks.

First Temple Trip

The week of Pioneer Day we headed to Logan to spend some time with my parents. On July 23rd we joined by Aunt Karen and Gabbi at the temple. It was Sarah's first time going to the temple and her first time doing baptisms for the dead. It was a wonderful, magical experience. It was so neat to be there with Sarah and to watch her experience this for the first time. It was a great way to start off the day and our week.

We were so glad to have Gabbi with us. It meant so much to Sarah.

My girls growing up.

Jiggle Fest Fun

Thanksgiving Point has what's called a Jiggle Fest every year. They get a bunch of Jello Jigglers in buckets and set all those in attendance loose to throw Jello at each other. I thought if sounded like a ton of fun so on July 17th we headed to the gardens to throw Jello. It was tons and tons of fun. When the Jello fight was over they turned on the sprinklers for everyone to run through. I wasn't sure if the Jello would stain our clothes so Kenny and I didn't get too into the Jello fight, but luckily all of it came out. Next year I'll be going all out on the Jello fight.

The beginning of the Jello fight. You can see a little of
Sarah but the others were off somewhere else.

The aftermath of the Jello fight. We were a little messy and sticky.

YAY for Jello fights!!!!!

Sarah and Ben had tons of fun and got pretty sticky and messy.

Gracie and Hannah got the messiest.

We discovered that legs are VERY sticky when covered in Jello.

It was awhile before the sprinklers came on and so when we found a hose, Kenny
took the liberty of turning it on and spraying people. It was very fun and very
appreciated by the adults (we all wanted to get the Jello off our kids clothes).

Battle Creek Waterfall

All the hiking kids, minus baby Tyler.

On July 17th we hiked to Battle Creek Waterfall with my sister-in-law Sarah and her boys. It was a little steeper of a hike that I thought it would be (and read about), but the kids all hiked it with no problems. The waterfall was very impressive and the kids enjoyed playing in the pond a little further down the trail. I loved hiking with Sarah and having a chance to chat with her. I sure do love getting outdoors and there's just something wonderful about playing at the bottom of a waterfall.

Trying to get Ben to stand near the waterfall. (It was cold and very loud.)

These cute kids are getting really big, really fast.

Ben and Hannah near the waterfall.

I love that these guys moved Utah and we can hang out together now.

This girl is so much fun. I miss my little Sarah Kate, but I'm loving my big Sarah.

Best sisters playing in the pond.

Man I love hiking.

Swords

This kid and his building abilities. I'm so impressed.

Seven Peaks Time

In mid July Kenny was scheduled to train customers in Australia which meant he didn't need to train until 8:00 at night. We took advantage of the schedule and headed to Seven Peaks in the morning. It was so nice to have some family time and the park was fairly dead. 

Ropes, Alligators, and Noah's Ark

We once again headed to the new Thanksgiving Point museum. This time we took the kids swimming suits so they could splash around the ark. First we played in the museum and then we went to a reptile show where the kids got to pet an alligator. After that we wandered the children's gardens for a bit before playing in at the ark. It was a perfect summer Saturday.

These two are lucky to have each other.

Playing in the Rainforest

Goofy Hannah

Sarah touching the alligator

Goofy kids posing at the ark.

Climbing and playing at the ark

Hanging out with Noah.