Activity Day Swim Party

Our activity for this month was a swim party!

We had it scheduled for last Wednesday but the

weather was lousy so we rescheduled for today.

The weather still wasn't super hot but it did hold out

for us and the girls had a ball.

There is a condo in our ward and they have a pool.

Just so happens that our primary president lives there so

SCORE, we got to party there.

The girls had so much fun.  It was fun to

just sit back and watch them interact today.

I learned a lot just watching.

I have the best calling in the whole church!

I LOVE IT!

Sam's Adventure

While Sam was here over the 4th, he had several adventures.

He went climbing with his brother-in-law to the white clouds.

Came home and then went motorcycle riding with Steven back

to the while clouds.

His pictures were simply beautiful!

He put them on my computer so I guess I'll share!  :)

I sure  hated to see Sam and his family go home yesterday.

Makes me sad because I know it will be a long time till

we see them again.  Their new baby is due in November and

they are moving to Minneapolis in October.

They won't come for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

So sad!  

Thank goodness for FaceTime!  

Jenna wants a horse!

Hailey's friend invited them out to ride a horse.

I think Jenna had a great time.

She looks happy.

Oh no, now Jenna wants a horse.  

my garden + Jenna

Just enjoying our Jenna! 

PARTY

We got together several time while Hailey and Jenna were

here.  Sam kind of did his thing, he went climbing/hiking and

then Steve and Sam went biking.

So, the girls just hung out and enjoyed ourselves.

On Tuesday, we crafted and played.

On Thursday, we went to blast off and then

to Reed's Dairy for ice cream.

You can't go to Reed's dairy without

visiting the petting zoo.

I didn't get any pictures of Jenna but she

was there too.

Brooke's Mom just got into town also.

Oh, I just love summer!

Baby Elle

Elle 2 1/2 months old.

What a sweetie, my arms ache.  

I want to hold and love her so much.

I feel a trip to Vegas  coming on...

The "real" 4th of July 2015

On the real 4th of July, Wynn and I went for a ride up to

Jackson Hole and just spent some time together.

It was a beautiful day for a drive.

When we got home Brooke called and

invited us to go to the fireworks in Menan.

We drove to their house and rode with them.

What a pleasant evening!

I am so proud to be an American!

Matt, Kayla and little Elle on the 4th of July

in Las Vegas.

(Boy I miss these guys!

Pre - 4th of July

Sam, Hailey & Jenna got here from Kansas on

Friday, July 3rd.  We were planning on getting

together on the 4th but found out Sam & Hailey 

were going to spend it with Hailey's family so,

we switched and had our celebration on the 3rd.

We went out to Steve & Brooke's for a BBQ.

Oh, the kids had so much fun!

They just played and played.

 Emily 7 & Jenna 3

 Can you see Wynn on Camden's little motorcycle?

Matt said it looked like a watermelon on a toothpick.

Hahaha!

Camden had to ride his bike and show off to everyone.

It was so cute!

It's not going to be long before Steven will have

a riding buddy.  

Man I love my family!

So glad we could get together and enjoy each other's company.

Grandma Hayes and Aunt Pat joined us too.

Elle's first swim

Yesterday, July 1st, Matt sent me these pictures of little Elle

going swimming for the first time.  She is almost 10 weeks old.

It is so hot in Vegas.  I bet it feels so good.

Oh how my arms ache to hold this little girl.

 Elle with Grandpa Tippitts

Grandma Monk loves you Elle!