Happy Birthday Kort!

Birthday party at Sandhollow swimming pool. Nothing like a party where you make a mess and leave. They even provided that great sign, and took extra time to hang it straight. (If you are wondering, I AM a professional cake decorator, and I do hire out). Kortney said her favorite part was the swimming, the cake and the presents. She looked at me, laughed and said "I guess that's everything."

She is enjoying the wad of cash she received from all those creative gift givers. (myself included)

This is Jayden (Jamisen's new baby) at his first birthday party. He looks just like his daddy did.

Last Minute Escape

Corb and I met up in Phoenix for some much needed time together and a yoga retreat. It doesn't matter that we only attended 1 1/2 hours of it right? This trip started as many of our old adventures did, on a whim. However, unlike some of our trips from the past it did not include hitchhikers, one-way tickets, getting ready to go out on the town at 3:00 a.m. or driving south until we could find some sun only to end up in St. George with nothing but our swimsuits. All stories for another time. (or not) We stayed up all night, laughed, laughed some more, swam, drove around having no clue where we were going (a big thanks to Jamie, glad I got to see you even if it was for only a minute) and of course ate ice-cream. Here are some pictures.

Yes we are in Baskin Robbins, where else would we be after yoga (or any other time)? But wait it gets better. They were having a buy-get-one-free special. So, after eating our first double scoop sundae we went back for another. (This wentwell with my if it's on sale buy it even if you don't need it thinking). We did drive around to try and find a different Baskin Robbins, but due to the fact we had no idea where we were, we decided to go right back to the same one. (And we aren't talking a couple hours later, they still remembered our previous order.)


This is one of many pictures we took of ourselves at the pool. It may look casually posed, but realize we had just set the timer and ran to jump into the pool without slipping. (which we did unsuccessfully a few times). Luckily we were the only one's at the pool, but I'm sure many people were laughing as they watched out windows. Thaks Corb, for another memorable adventure.

Rest of Summer

The rest of summer

I finally took the time to update our blog! And I must say I get more impressed with myself every time. This will be great for those of you interested in following our lives, you will only need to check in monthly instead of spending time daily or even weekly. Consider it a favor, I had all of you in mind when I decided to wait so long between postings. By all of you I mean the three people that look at our blog, myself included. So here are some shots of how the rest of summer played out.

We spent more time in Pine Valley. Anything to avoid the heat at home. As you can see from our hiking pictures that Kortney is a real outdoors type girl. Being the attentive mother that I am, I didn't notice until we got there that she had chosen to sport her lovely tropical dress for our rugged hike. We were also thrilled to have her white stuffed dog along for the hike. I came to his rescue about half way into the day when I found him lying in the dirt. He is now a lovely brown color.

We were able to spend some time at the lake this year with our friends the Langstons. We had a blast and are so glad to have friends with a boat. Greg, Ellie and I were all able to have our first experience on the wakeboard. Kortney did some cliff jumps and tried the tube. Payton loved being on the boat and playing on the beach. I do have to say that I haven't ever laughed so hard as being on the tube with Kerry. I have also never been so sore the next day. Ellie has no fear, our friend Ken decided it's because she can't wear her glasses and so has no idea of the sheer terror that is in front of her. Thanks Langstons we loved it!

Kerry and I took the kids up Beaver Mountain to 4H camp. Those of you who know both Kerry and I realize this means Kerry took the kids and I camping. Despite the packing up, unpacking, setting up tents in the dark, lack of sleep, taking down, loading up and unpacking again, it turned out to be a great time. (I am so thankful for the cabin) Ellie really enjoyed her first time camping in a tent. She had fun with her friends and we had a great time together at the dance. Kerry and I even got prizes for being the best dancers, I guess doing Zumba all week is good for something. I almost won the limbo contest. I lost to a little 4 foot nothing 11 year old. You would think they would do age or height brackets to even things out. Don't think I won't complain before next year. Ellie got initiated into 4H by Chief Uga Booga, canoed, learned dances, and went on a scavenger hunt to find Kerry and I who had been kidnapped by the cannibals. Kerry and I also got to spend some quality time together in the canoe, reading and just hanging out.

Ellie and Kortney are back in school. I can't believe summer is over. Payton is missing them during the day and isn't sure how to entertain herself. I must admit I am missing them a little as well. I thought that would take longer to kick in. They had a great first week all seems to be going well.

That sums it up, so happy days until next month.