24th of July Float Preview

I took the kids to the expo center with a couple of friends from our ward. We got to see all the parade floats for the Days of 47 rodeo on the 24th of July. Since we were in Yellowstone for the 24th I thought it would be fun to see them since I love parades and we would miss it. (I secretly want to make a parade float, is that crazy?) We also got to cast our vote for our favorite float and then got balloons from the clowns and Carly and Gus got their faces painted. I forgot my camera to the preview so there are no pictures of the floats, but we took some later of our swag!

Happy Birthday Candace!

I tried a Topsy-Turvy cake for my friend Candace's birthday. It turned out pretty good I think! Happy Birthday Candace!

Who likes Lagoon? I do! I do!

Our stake Lagoon day was on July 12th. Max. Carly, and I went up with the Hutchinson's (minus Rylee). We had a blast and we even got the kids to try a few new sides that they wouldn't do last year. Some of the favorites are Rattlesnake Rapids, Turn of the Century, Dinosaur Drop, Bumper Cars,and the Ferris Wheel. Cooper also got in his share of Skee-Ball! Awesome!

Lightening McQueen to the rescue!

I have been trying to potty train Gus off and on for about the last 6 months. Truth be told I am procrastinating simply because I don't want to do it. He has always done well for a few days and then wanted to go back to a diaper. Well, just this week he has really taken to the underpants. Yesterday he even went all by himself. He told me he had to go pee-pee and I said I was coming to help and he yelled, "No! I can do it myself!" Oh, those words are such music to my ears! So, for a big treat we went to Wal-Mart today and let him pick out some new underwear. I even paid $10 for the Disney ones and I don't even feel bad about it! You go, Gus! I knew you could do it! Now everyone pray that it sticks.

Tea anyone?

For Carly's 6th birthday she decided that she wanted to have a fancy tea party. We gave out the invites to her friends before school let out(she wanted it to be a friend party). We made a tea pot cake. For the party, we decorated flip-flops, pink bags, handed out tiaras and gloves and made beaded bracelets. Then, once everyone was accessorized they went outside to the deck for the luncheon. She didn't stop smiling the whole time! This is why Heavenly Father sent me one daughter, so I could throw a tea party and watch her eat it up! Happy Birthday Carly!

Taylorsville Dayzz carnival

Every year at this time Taylorsville Dayzz comes to town! I love, love, love Taylorsville Dayzz! We learned that on Thursday night, opening night, the carnival rides are $1 a ride(instead of like $4--ouch!) So, we took the kids and got $20 worth of tickets and let them ride some rides. I got to ride on the Ferris Wheel with Gus and Leo. Max and Carly were in the car in front of us. It was very hot, again you can tell from the red faces, but everyone had fun! We also went to the Beatles Tribute concert in the park on Saturday night, I ran in the 5k Saturday morning, and we went and watched the parade. We also saw the fireworks after the concert that never disappoint! The concerts are fun because they put up an outdoor stage and you pick a spot on the huge grass field behind the baseball complex, pull up your chair/blanket and cooler and just hang out and listen to the music. The kids like it too because we always sit back a little ways so we have a little room. They can dance and play around without care. It's just good fun!

Wheeler Farm

My sister Stephanie organizes Friday field trips in the summer and this past Friday she called and asked if we wanted to go to Wheeler Farm with her. It was a very hot day, as you can tell from all the red faces, but very fun. I think the old tractors were the favorite of my kids.