July Happenings

 Some happenings in July...

Scored this cute rattan rocking horse on Craigslist

summers are for swimming and having lunch outside

my cute little readers:)

A farewell mani/pedi party for my good friend Liz Wortley (moved to Seattle)

Visit to Utah: Tricia's House

We spent almost a week at my sister's house so I could see my family. The kids loved seeing their other cousins and playing together everyday. Gigi and Violet always have a great time playing dress-up!

We went to the Payson Pool and the kids loved it. I even went down a few water slides, and it has been more than a few years since I've done that!

I also helped my sisters and James with some decorating, which I love to do! So of course a girls shopping trip was needed! Allison changed up her living room, Tricia did her family room, and I helped James style the bookshelves in his orthodontic office. I forgot to take pics so I'll have to remember next time I'm there. :)

Fifteen Months Old (Liam's Monthly Photo)

Liam turned fifteen months old on July 11th.

Liam is still a very active baby and into everything. He's a very cuddly little boy, much to him mama's delight! He loves his big sister Gigi and they play so well together. Gigi always help me take his monthly photos and this time she kept sticking her tongue out at him. So of course Liam had to copy her! Here are his monthly photos...

love those little fingers and toes :)

Visit to Utah: Splash Pad

We went to the splash pad at the Hill Air Force Base with Adam's mom. The kids had a great time playing in the water and I had fun taking pics of them. Warning: post is pic heavy; there's something I love about capturing water in motion :)

Grandma had a lot of fun too!

there was a park next to the splash pad and Gigi loved taking Liam down the slide!

Visit to Utah: Grandma's House

The kids had a lot of fun at Grandma's house. Liam's favorite was riding in the jeep. Gigi is still learning how to drive, right after I took this pic she had a little crash. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come. :)

And they loved riding in the radio flyer wagon too!

We went to dinner at Texas Roadhouse (gotta eat there while I'm in Utah!) and took some pics after we got home.

And of course we had to make s'mores which Gigi loved.

Gigi and Liam always have fun making a mess playing in the toy room

Love these two!

Visit to Utah: 4th of July

Adam came to Utah for about a week to celebrate the 4th of July with us. We spent the 4th at Anne's house and started the day hanging out in her pool, of course!

Gigi having fun with Grandpa!

 Grandma and Liam

We had a yummy lunch of homemade pizza, cooked in Mark's new pizza oven.

After the pool we got cleaned up and had dinner - ribs that Mark cooked in his smoker. Then the kids had some fun on the trampoline.

And then we played some games, the kids loved jumping thru the hula hoop!

And a water balloon throwing contest.

I love this pic of Liam with his uncle Dave :)

 And of course I had to take pics of the kids in their cute 4th of July outfits (thanks Grandma!)

We ended the night with fireworks and homemade chocolate cake and ice cream. It was a busy but fun day!

Adam and I stayed the night at Anne's house. The next day we hung out at her pool again and had dinner at a yummy mexican restaurant. We watched a little of the famous Cruise-In and then headed back to Grandmas' house. Gigi was sad to go, which is why she's crying in this pic.