4th of July

The 4th was so cold this year. I think the high was only 65. We were bundled up and waited for the Parade to start. It was fun in some spots, but the overall judegment of the Parade was lame. We were really disappointed. The Parade had only been going for about 30 minutes when the kids asked to leave and go home. The best part was when the Veterns brought the Flag down the road. I cry every year. It makes be Proud to be an American.

Afterwards we came home and cooked hamburgers and ate outside on the deck. I made the Top Hat cake and it was really yummy!

Overall it was a great day to spend with family and friends.

Our Garden

This was when everything first started growing. I need to take a updated picture. The Sunflowers are huge and beautiful like the rest of the garden. We have many things out there like herbs, potatoes, zuchini's, tomatoes, carrots, peas, green beans, squash, pumkins, soy beans, cabbage, brussel sprouts, beets, 3 different kinds of onions, corn, flowers and a few more things. It looks beautiful and it has been fun to watch everything grow.

S'More Please

One night for Family Home Evening the kids and I decided to cook some S'mores. It was fun, messy and YUMMY! The only part that was missing was the smell of Campfire and the great outdoors.

Peach Jam

I made Peach Jam for the first time about a month ago and have enjoyed eating it. It was my first try at making it and I was surprised how easy it is to make. I got a case of Peaches from www.bountifulbaskets.org and went to town making jam. I love it!

Jr Fire Fighter Camp

The boys were able to particapte in a Jr Fire Fighter Camp and had a BLAST! They were able to play in fire foam and search for tools, climb a ladder, spray a fire hose, visit the Fire Station and ride in a Fire Truck and a lot of other things. They had a Obstacle Course Race at the end of the 4 days and it was fun to watch them in their little fire fighter outfits. The only bad thing is that the lady who was taking pictures did NOT get one of Nolan. BUMMER!!!

Fishing

We once again took advantage of the Free Fishing day at the Ashton Fish Hatchery. The boys had a great time. Paeton did not go with us this time. She stayed the night at a cousins house and did not want to wake up early to go, LOL! It was a lot of fun and the boys were happy with the fish they caught.

Pine Wood Derby

The Elder's Qurom had a PineWood Derby and there was only one rule. That rule was not fire allowed. My Father-n-law cut the car out for me and I did the rest. Not to brag, but I WON!! I beat EVERYONE!!!

It was a lot of fun!