City Of Rocks

Kevin & Caleb camping in backyard

Mark and Caleb making puff balls

hiking is fun

Rabbit Rock (or so we say)

Skyler found a great view

Kevin is a great hiker

It seems like we are attracted to rocks. In St. George they had a place like this where you could run around and climb on rocks. Now we have found a new place about 2 hours from here that we enjoyed going to yesterday. It is called the City Of Rocks. It was raining the whole way there so we were worried we wouldn't have a chance to do anything, but it stopped and we climbed for about an hour. It's a neat place to camp too. Speaking of camping, the twins have been trying to sleep outside in the tent ever since school got out. They were able to enjoy a couple of clear nights, but Last Thursday night as they settled in under the stars, we heard this crash followed by a flash, and sure enough it was raining like crazy,( I shouldn't be surprised) so we told them they should come in. This all happened at 1 am, so I was pretty tired the next day. My sympathy goes out to new moms who are getting up at 1am every night!

For FAther's Day we gave Mark 3 new ties which he actually needed, a church video and a new alarm clock. He wanted to make these marshmellow puff balls for desert so Caleb helped.

Kevin at the soccer game

David Archileta in concert

A week ago we had the oppurtunity to go to SLC and watch a professional soccer game. Since the boys had just finished a great soccer season here in town (and we got discount tickets) we thought it would be good to see the Real Salt Lake team play. The boys had a great time watching and we enjoyed the added bonus as David Archileta sang the national anthem and gave a mini concert after the game. We were blessed with great weather during the game, but as we headed home that night, we drove through one of the worst thunder storms I've seen. Rain so hard you could barely see the road. Lightning like crazy.

So I wonder, when is this summer suppose to start, anyway? We have had rain almost everyday last week, and the temps have only been in the mid 70's! I should be grateful because I know we need the rain, but really, when the 6:00 news top stories are problems with flooding and mushroom infestations in yards, you can't help but think Noah is somewhere building his ark! (BTW; can anyone help me get rid of snails and slugs in the garden?)

Skyler has just joined the Box Elder Swim Team (B.E.S.T) He gets up at 6am and goes to practice every morning from 6:30- 8am! I don't mind taking him as he has a lot of motivation and is a great swimmer! Kevin and Caleb aren't ready for the swim team, but they are also great swimmers. They are content with tennis lessons everyday for 2 weeks.

Birthday fun

Santaquin backyard
Brigham City backyard

Skyler's new friends

blueberry pie anyone?

Today was the first official day of summer for our family. The boys slept in and took their time watching tv and playing the wii until 9am. Then reality hit as the tv was turned off and chores began. Chores this summer constist of piano practice, a grade level worksheet, (Do any of you supliment your kids school work with worksheets during the summer?), working on merit badges and yard work like pulling weeds. Of course, pulling weeds in this backyard is nothing compared to our backyard in Santaquin! After pulling weeds the twins packed for their overnite scout camp this weekend and Skyler started his summer job for a lady in our ward. Skyler officially turned 14 on the 18th. He enjoyed a party with his friends complete with pizza, cake ice cream, soccer scrimage in the backyard and other games. He got the bookshelf he wanted along with a few new books to fill it with.