It Must Be Summer!

I love summer! Every day feels like Saturday....(except for Sunday!) We try to get out and do SOMETHING fun everyday. Thank goodness for free movies, library programs, Wild Water passes, and swimming pools!! Since we have backyard/pool envy, we are especially grateful for invitations to swim!! (It's HOT here!) It's so fun to watch the kids smiling so much, and it's even better when we are with friends!

In God's country (Southern Utah)

We returned home last night from our southern Utah adventure. We traveled to Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point, and Zion National parks with my parents and the Callaways. We absolutely had a blast! It was SO fun to be together.

The kids were troopers... we hiked almost every day and truly saw some of the most amazing scenery in the entire country. (I posted way too many pictures, but they're totally worth a look for the scenery alone!!) Our longest hike was 3 miles round trip (with a 2 and a 3 year old!) to "Delicate Arch"... It was long and it was hot, but the looks on the kids' faces made when we made it to the top were completely worth it!!

We also swam a lot (the pools felt SO good after a day in the desert!) Corey, Dad, and I were able to mountain bike in Moab (Corey was in heaven!), and Corey and I saw "Othello" at the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City while the rest of the group saw "Sound of Music" at the Tuachan Theatre in St. George.

We can't wait for the next adventure!! And we would LOVE to have everyone there one of these years!!!! :)

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Happy Dad's Day!

We are surrounded by AWESOME dads! Corey is an fantastic father and I so appreciate everything he does for our family!!! His dad is also an incredible person and wonderful example to his entire family. My dad is amazing, too! I so appreciate living nearby and having him in our lives! THANKS, DAD!!! Lots of love on this Father's Day!!!

Day at the Beach

My niece, Kiera, had her 3rd birthday party at the beach and we were very happy to celebrate with her!! It was a perfect way to kick-off summer! The kids had a blast playing in the sand and water. You just can't go wrong with the waves, the sun, great company, and happy kids. Happy Birthday Kiera (and Clay!!)

So Much Talent!

Austen and Noah both participated in the school talent show. Noah did a great job... the song he played encouraged audience participation, and I think the enthusiastic response made him a little nervous. (he could play that song in his sleep!) He pulled it off, though.

Austen has always done a dance routine in the talent show, and this year was no different... well, actually, it was quite different! She and her friend "G" put this little number together ALL on their own. "It's hysterical" they assured me... it is quite amusing... in a Napoleon Dynamite sort of way. "We rocked!!" they screamed at the end... I'm just glad they had fun!! Enjoy! :)

Summer, here we come!

I say it every year, but I honestly can't believe tomorrow is the last day of school! It seems to go faster every year. We've had a busy week going to the school every day for something fun!! The kids have worked so hard and we are so happy for their accomplishments. (click on the pages for details!)

I think the last week of school is SO fun, but it always makes me a little sad. My babies are getting older every day and it's when the milestones happen that I notice this the most.

I AM excited for summer! I seriously love having my kids home with me. It's playtime at the Greenlaws... bring it on!! I know I need to enjoy it, because only too soon, a new school year will start, and I'll be thinking AGAIN that I can't believe how fast it's gone. Happy Summer!