Party at Bethany’s

We all had up to Bethany’s in Layton, UT. By all of us I mean Mom, me and David & Tanya’s family.!! We stayed at Bethany’s till Monday, July 30th than we head up to Bear Lake for the Williams family reunion. (More on that later) The cousin were way excited to see each other. Williams’ and Marie even got to stay up until we arrived. Which was way later than we thought. It may or may mot of been 10:30isfh. They were a little excited I think they didn’t fall asleep till 12 am.

Friday, July 27th we had an English dish to celebrate the London 2012 Summer Olympics and watched the opening ceremonies. Every night we were there we watch the primetime events.  Rachel and Jocelyn came up Friday also to join the festive. Dad, Stephen and Alisha flew in late this night.

Saturday, July 28th we had down to Rachel’s pool she works at and got to be lazy in the so called lazy river, get a wedgie on the fast slide, see how slow we could go down on the curvy sidle, and practice our diving skills. Jocelyn cam back with Grandma and Grandpa (without mom and dad)

Sunday, July 29th was the Sabbath. We went to church and just relaxed. My cousin Amy came over for dinner and we all got to catch up on our many adventures and lives.

 

 

Kaitlyn and Maries laying on top of the coffee table

Audrey

Samuel

Anne

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The kiddos spent a lot of time in the backyard! Digging in the dirt and swinging on the swing set

I can’t remember why these 2 (William & Marie) were so upset. It was kind of funny they both ran into mom’s arms.

Camping Continue…

This was the first day on Wednesday when were at Carpentaria. David made himself a a chair out of sand. So Ethan decided to make himself one too!

Wednesday night (the 18th) was dad’s/grandpa’s birthday. We made a sign and the kids colored it. Than we dad came back for the store (I think we sand to him)

I can’t remember if this was the first night or the second night. but we had a great time roasting s’mores. I don’t think Christian will ever beat his record of 9 s’moes in one night.

The kids played Uno with grandma the 2nd night!

This sunset was so awesome and unique I had to get a picture. This was right at our campsite. Plus I was surprised it turn out. I took it with my point and shoot camera. (Which sadly died after this trip)

My attempted at making a sand castle that turned into a little tug boat.

Carpentaria to El Captain beach

Today, July 18, 2012 we had out to go camping up at El Captain. However, check in wasn’t until 3pm. So we head it out early and played at Carpentaria. Boogie boarding, eating sand and digging were the highlights.  Jayna learned how not to put on a wet suit.

Jayna and Dad (Look Grandpa no hands!!)

Our fearless Ethan boogie boarding for the 1st time on the wave breaks!

After a great day in Carpentaria were off to El Captain!! We got one of the same came sites as last year. With the kids favorite climbing tree!

The kids even got so dancing in and the our camping neighbors were so kind to provide the music!

Kaitlyn’s Baptism

David and Tanya’s family drove back up here from Texas on the 12th ish of this month just in time for Kaitlyn to be baptized a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.. It was a small attendance immediate family.

• Mom and Dad
• Me, David & Tanya and their 5 kids
• Uncle Jim and Aunt Sue
• Aunt Karen, Uncle Scott, Catherina and Emily
• Grandma and Grandpa P.
• Nancy (Tanya’s mom(, Greg (Tanya's brother) and Greg’s friend.
• Rachel, Cory and Jocelyn

Kaitlyn was very excited for this day. She had everything planned out well in advance. Mom and Christian gave very good talks on Baptism and the Holy Ghost. Rachel and Jayna sang Search, Ponder and Pray. Jayna also did an excellent job leading the music.

Christian thought he would seek into the picture…really Christian!

Beach Day

It was cloudy, humid and 90 degrees in Simi on Thursday, July 12th. So we decided to head down to Silver Strand Beach in Oxnard. Where it was cloudy, breezy and 68 degrees. Not my personal ideal beach day but I was a team player and head out with the family. David and Tanya our down for 2 weeks and Rachel, Cory and Jocelyn are here for a week. Rachel and Jocelyn meet us there.

4th of July!!!

Shannan and I decided to head over to the firework show at the Cochran building because the word on the street was it got pretty crowd at 6pm. Yeah we showed up and no one was there. We would have been fine showing up at 5pm. Oh will we got a free lei from Sister Ae for being one of the first ones there!!

Nothing says July 4th like Irish music at fireworks…ummm…

or a little Pirates of the Caribbean

Oh so we are American!

and the Big Final. so but the memory card got full!!