LAKE POWELL July 2008

This summer we got to go to Lake Powell and stay on the Garrett's houseboat. It was the funnest vacation we have ever had. We went with some other families, the Garrett's, the Adams', the Smedley's and Jared Hill. It was fun to take the kids and go with so many families. Every person had a blast! What a beautiful place. The water was warm and the company was the best!! These are just some of the photos. I will do them in different categories. This is the best of houseboat life.

More of the older kids out on the water...

We had kids ranging in age from 6 to 44. The biggest kid was Jared. He made the trip soo fun not just for the adults but the kids loved him. Everyone needs to take him to make it ALL fun.

Out on the boat with the little kids....Yes thats Grace flying...

More house boat pictures.....

All we did in the house boat was eat, eat, eat, relax and sometimes sleep.

Cliff Jumping

Demi is the bravest girl ever...she would usually go first..then the rest would follow. We all jumped off of the smaller cliffs. It was so fun! Dean was our captain for the week. Thanks again to the Garretts!!!!!

Back to school..meet my teacher.

The girls went back to school. They only had 3 weeks off. But they were excited to move up a grade and meet their new teachers.

July 2008

We tried to do many things in that short amount of time. Things we love to do as a family are: Hiking with activity day girls, the Roy pool is a fun place to go with friends, to Pineview and boating, and barbeque's with family and friends.

Sara's Birthday

Sara turned 8. This is such an important birthday because she was old enough to be baptized. I hate to say that it makes me sad to see them grow...but it does. I can't believe Sara is already 8. I was so stressed when I found I was pregnant with her because Grace was still a baby, but Sara has been such a blessing for our family and I wouldn't have it any other way (to have the girls so close in age). I love you Sara. Her baptism was a special day and most of our family and friends came.

8 Facts about Sara

1. She has lots of confidence, I hope that NEVER changes.

2. She is known as SMILEY.

3. She is easily made happy.

4. She LOVES her FAMILY.

5. She prays with the most sincere HEART.

6. She was an unplanned pregnancy, BUT the biggest blessing.

7. She is so good at Math.

8. She is stubborn, which isn't always bad.

July 2008

July is a busy month. It is the only month the girls are out of school, so we fit in a lot of activities. We love the 4th of July Parade and the fireworks. Sara's birthday is in July. We try to go boating as much as possible. The boys have scout camp. We usually try to have a family vacation. This year the Garrett's were nice enough to take us with them on their house boat to Lake Powell. Then its back to school for the girls.