July round up

We spent the night of the 11th in Raft River and then headed to Logan for the week. We had a chill few days. The kids played and Casey worked. I got in a couple of visits with Nana. Wednesday afternoon we pulled out the pool and the sprinkler and the kids played in it a bit. That evening we went up to play at a park in Hyde Park with David / Anica and the boys. 

Thursday morning Peter, Alice and I went to story time with Anica and the boys in Smithfield. For lunch we met up with Billie and her kids at Adams park and enjoyed some mini golf afterwards. We ended up back at David and Anica's to play in the sand with the boys that afternoon. 

Friday we headed down to Salt Lake for a day trip. We went to This is the Place heritage park. We got to explore the houses and buildings listening and learning about pioneer times. The kids got to participate in a bunch of activities. (Washing clothes, pushing a plow, getting shaved, panning for gold, little train rides, pulling a handcart, a couple of crafts, and seeing some animals). We explored from top to bottom! It was a hot day with lots of walking, but a good time nonetheless. Alice's favorite part was the train ride and ice cream. Peter loved panning for gold. Kendal enjoyed seeing all the chores and buildings. We ate lunch at the park and finished off with ice cream. 

Afterwards we decided to get indoors to some AC so we went down to the Clark Planetarium at Gateway Mall. It was a really cool building full of so many interactive displays and games for the kids to learn about space, planets, exploration, etc. Peter wanted to "fly" all of the things, Kendal wanted to play the games, and Alice just wanted to do it all! 

We went four wheeling Saturday morning at the shop. The kids had a good time together and Grandpa spoiled them with chocolate milk and doughnuts. That afternoon we headed out toward home. We stopped in to see Grandma D for her birthday and take her out for a birthday dinner in Burley. We ate at Bandito Burrito with Casey's parents and Aunt then headed home. 

Alice gave her first "talk" last Sunday. She whispered her short talk, but gave it nonetheless so I'm proud of her. Kendal played her piano piece "I'm a child of God" that she's been working on for months in Sacrament meeting. She did a wonderful job. We're so very proud of her accomplishment!! This past week was mostly easy going. Casey had training for work at the beginning of the week. I went hiking early in the morning on M/W/F with Shayla and Kate (I went a few times in the last month and we'll continue till school starts.) I gave the boys haircuts Monday morning, and Kendal and I both got our hair chopped Thursday. Casey and Kendal went to a YM / YW activity where the youth played in foam and had a water fight. 

Friday Casey, Kendal, and Peter joined Brett, David, and Becca on a hike / fishing day at Independence Lake. They hiked a little over 7 miles and got some fishing in. Everyone caught at least one fish. The kids weren't very into fishing, but they had a good time. It was a long day, but a very good day. 

Saturday Casey, Kendal, and Peter went on another adventure. They joined some friends and their dads and went Kayaking from Centennial park to Pillar Falls. They took lunch with them and had a day full of kayaking, swim, and play. These kids are the very best of friends, and the kids have sure missed Adi and Deacon. It was a memorable day for sure! That evening we ate some pizza pie and apple pie in honor of pioneer day, then we watched some Olympics. 

Logan, 4th, and more

We made our way down to Logan very late (after 11 thanks to YM / YW) on Wednesday the 23rd. Casey was up early the next morning to go work with the guys while we played around Grandma's house. I got to visit Nana that evening. Peter got to open his birthday gifts. He got Lego's from Grandma and Grandpa. Aunt Katherine gave him a fun dragon puzzle, and the book Grumpy Monkey. Katherine was so sweet and gifted me a primary music book! 

Friday we took the kids four wheeling down at the shop. Andy and Campbell came as well and we got see them for the rest of the day! We ate some pizza, then the kids played night games. We had a movie night that night with Pinacoloada's and watched "Your's, mine, and ours."

Saturday we joined Billie and her kids at Jump Zone. Alice and Maggie had fun bouncing all over the kiddie area, while the big kids did all of the other areas (dodge ball, foam pit, big trampolines, rock wall). 

After church on Sunday we joined Billie and her kids on the trail walk by the Logan golf course. The kids spent the first while in the stream skipping rocks and enjoying themselves. We walked along the path a while, and found a geo cash on our way back to the car. Alice and Maggie were so cute and held hands and had little conversations together the whole time! That evening we ate Sunday dinner with David, Anica and crew. The kids built "log houses" out of pretzels and the kids played no bears are out tonight. I joined my Dad for a visit to Nana. 

Peter and I took lunch up to the guys on Monday. Peter was able to spend the afternoon at with Anica and the boys playing Lego's and such to his hearts content. 

Tuesday afternoon we joined Anica and the boys for an afternoon of water play. The kids had so much fun together. Anica pulled out water balloons and the kids had fun playing with them, bouncing them on the trampoline, and carrying them around like "babies" : D.

Wednesday Casey hurt his finger at work (another nail gun episode). Luckily it wasn't to bad. We had an easy going day at my parents. David, Anica, and their kids came down for dinner and play time. The kids had a Lego competition. Such a cute idea. Peter built a boat, Kendal a heart, and Alice built a "diving board?". 

Thursday we went back to Jump Zone. This time Emma was back so Kendal had more fun ; ). The kids jumped around played away. David and Anica were so very sweet and had the kids over to play that evening. Casey and I ate some "Sweeto Burrito" and talked a while at a church park. We had a quick mallow roast at Davids to end the evening. 

Friday we did a short trip to the shop so the kids could ride the four wheelers around. I thought it'd be fun to give Kendal and Peter their first "driving lesson" they drove in an oval next to the shop and both kids were nervous, but enjoyed it. That afternoon we joined Billie's family, David / Anica, and co. at the pool to swim. The kids had a good afternoon together! It was a hot day, and the pool was overflowing with people, but the kids had to much fun to notice! I went to visit Nana that evening, it was nice getting some time to chat and hear her stories. 

We got up early Saturday to go to Lewiston for the parade. The kids were in candy heaven and had a good time! We headed over to Tony's around lunch. The kids played in the kiddie pool and bounce house while we all lunched and chatted. It was hot, but such a good afternoon together. We opted out of going to a big firework show and had our own at my parents house that night. Casey and Eric had a good system going on and we had a solid hour plus of watching and enjoying fireworks. Kendal, Emma, and Peter got to light some as well. It was a perfect ending to our holiday festivities! 

After church on Sunday Casey and I got to go in and have a visit with Nana. We had a family dinner that evening while the kids played around outside. 

Monday morning we headed out to Hyrum for anther parade. We joined Billie and her family, and were happy to have Sally and her family there as well for the fun! The kids gathered more candy and had a good time together! After lunch we joined David's crew and went to a mini golf place in Logan. All of the kids had fun putting around and "wining" at each hole. Kendal, Casey, Mom, and I got holes in one! We ended the evening with another nice family dinner! 

Tuesday morning we cleaned up. I got in one last visit with Nana, and we headed out after lunch. No joke, as soon as we were home the kids were off playing with friends. Tuesday evening Peter had Acitvity Day's. His group got to shoot off Paper rockets. 

The kids all went to the dentist on Wednesday for cleanings. All three came back clean and no cavities. Kendal went to basketball open gym that afternoon and then got to go to Kasota to swim and play with her young women's group. Peter was happy to be back with friends and swam at the Dansie's. 

Thursday Casey and I were able to go to the Temple!! It's been so long and it was a treat to be able to get a nice date with Casey to such a special place. 

Friday Casey had his dentist and eye appointments. The kids have been happy to be back playing with friends this past week. Casey took Peter and Kendal over to play with cousins while Alice napped, and I sported a headache and tried to nap. 

Saturday Morning I went to a baptism for a little gal in our ward to represent the primary presidency. Casey took the kids over to Good Neighbor Days. The kids got to watch the community parade and then play around at the city park. They had water slides and bounce houses for the kids. I joined after the baptism and we got to walk around the vendors and music. We grabbed a free lunch and enjoyed the music for a bit. That evening we let the kids stay up and watch Loki then we sat on the balcony and watched fireworks. It was a good show and we're spoiled with the view we've got. 

Today Kendal and Casey taught the lessons for their classes. Kendal also sang in sacrament meeting with the ward young women. Peter gave a talk in primary (Alice wanted to as well, and is disappointed she didn't get to ; ).  After church we came out to Raft River to have a family dinner. It's become a monthly tradition and it's been nice to get together so often. Not going to lie it's busy, but the kids love it!