July

The first of July we were in Utah for our dear friend, Annie's wedding. We made a long weekend out of it and spent the 4th in Utah. We had a lovely time and were able to visit with both family and lots of friends.

Sadly, I have no pictures of the wedding... but here are some of the reception...

Gwen & Jaidyn had a blast dancing at the reception...

Notice Gwen in the back jumping..

The next day we went swimming with my sister, Jenn & her kids, Shauna, Radfords & Pratts. We had a great time and it sure made us miss our Saturday pool days when we lived in Salt Lake.

Bentley, Jenn, Jaids, Shauna, Me, Gwen, Jay & Oscy


Then later my sister Jenn said goodbye and then we met Amanda, Marcus & Amanda's brother's family up at Red Butte Gardens. It was fantastic and I love their huge kids area that they have. Gwen was in heaven!

Oscar with DiVall

They had this cool snake garden that they could run through...

And fountains to play in...

Then we went on a tiny hike above the gardens...

Oscar loved him some Uncle Pratt!

Oscar the Rhino!

Feeding the ducks...

excitement from both kids & adults!

Then we ate at The Pie that night... Oscar loved it, despite his facial expression :)

The next day we went back up to Bountiful & spent the day with the Kimmings family & had dinner with them (Sadly, no pictures), then that night we went to a fire work show up in Park City with the Linthorst clan....

Here's Erin & I

Gwen waiting

Oscar meeting his new friend, Mia ...

Oscar waiting for the show to start...

Oscar, a little bored probably.

Gwen enjoyed it...


On the actual 4th we spent the afternoon in Sandy, they were having some fun things going on...

I absolutely love this picture of Gwen

Oscar and his little girly friend, Brookie!

So happy to have a bracelet... which meant, UNLIMITED bouncy houses!!

Gwen, Hannah, Isaac & Derek

Gwen with Isaac


Later that night we had a BBQ at the Radfords then we went to the Linthorst for another firework show.

Traveling home...

The weekend after we got back was the Ricker Reunion, camping right on the Columbia. Beautiful! It was perfect weather and the kids all played together well. Fun fun Weekend!

Gwen with her cousin, Lilly Mae

Oscar fell asleep during the bike ride

I just missed it, but Gwen was standing just like Jay, with her arms folded.
She really is a little Jay.

Finn fell asleep in the hiking carrier... so funny!

Gwen & Finn walking the dog...

Back home, just some pictures of the kids...

Qiunn & Gwen eating lunch

We had a little BBQ at some friends house one evening...

"I think I'm going to be sick!"
just kidding. I have no idea the cause of this expression.

Loosing your suit sister... ;)

And that's July folks...