4th of July

It's not too late to post about the 4th of July, is it? ha!

This year for the 4th we went to Utah to celebrate with family.

We did our traditional parade, picnic and a few of us ended the night with the Stadium of Fire.

We tried to get a picture with all four of us, but were very unsuccessful.

You probably know by now, but I am obsessed with matching.

Millie, Kate and Ivy all matched.  Obsessed.

And, of course, I didn't get one of all three of them together.

The Stadium of Fire was a lot of fun this year.   

We boogied the night away to Beach Boys.

We are so thankful for our country and the freedoms that we enjoy.  

And how great is it that we have a full day to celebrate?!  

One of my favorite holidays that's for sure!

Ivy's Blessing Day

On Sunday, July 1st, 2012, our Ivy Elizabeth was blessed by her dad.  We decided to do it in Utah where more of our family could attend.  Cason gave the sweetest most powerful blessing.  It is one I won't forget.  The spirit was very strong and you could tell that it was present in the room.  I looked around the chapel with my family and Cason's family surrounding us, and my eyes welled up with tears.  They were all there for us...for Ivy.  It meant so much to me.  And I know it meant so much to Cason.  And will mean so much to Ivy when she looks back on this special day. 

Ivy wore the same dress Millie wore for her blessing.  Thanks to my sister for letting me borrow it again.  

And the best family picture we could get.

Thanks to all those who could be there.  And to my dear mom for putting together the luncheon afterwards.  It was such a special day.  

After the holidays...

...Millie and I headed to Utah to visit my family.  

We didn't get many pictures of everyone, but still had a great time doing the things we love with the people we love.

hanging out
homemade cinnamon rolls

doing the "eensie weensie" spider with Grandpa

spending time with sisters and cousins (not pictured lar and linds and their kiddos)

loving on Josh (he is Millie's favorite)

baths with "Wy"?  (as Millie calls him)

attending a BYU basketball game

had fun at the park
caused trouble...ripped Grandpa's magazine (we let her) and got into mom's mascara
and...she was even good on the flight back home! Thank you empty flights!

 

 

We had fun and want to go back!  

Utah Part 2: Provo Beach Resort

One day, while we were in Utah, we went to the Provo Beach Resort.

{we rode the carousel and got dizzy}

{the babies pushed the stroller around with grandma}

{they played in the toddler area, and got knocked down one too many times by that ball}

{they climbed up the slide. and slid down the slide. repeat 200x}

{and we all enjoyed a little arcade games}

{we finished it off with sushi from Happy Sumo}

Fun time in Utah with family!