Thursday, August 09, 2012

Welcome to Ventura Harbor

We miss the time to have dinner on the beach. So we ended up going to Ventura Harbor and eating at Andres and having fish n’ chips. then we walk along the harbor. You can see 2 more photo I took of the harbor here.

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Tuesday, August 07, 2012

LA Zoo

Mommy’s takin’ us to the zoo tomorrow

Zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow

Mommy’s takin’ us to the zoo tomorrow

We can stay all day

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We’re goin’ to the zoo, zoo, zoo

How about you, you, you?

You can come too, too, too

We’re goin’ to the zoo, zoo, zoo

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Look at all the monkeys swingin' in the trees

Swingin' in the trees, swingin' in the trees

Look at all the monkeys swingin' in the trees

We can stay all day

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We’re goin’ to the zoo, zoo, zoo

How about you, you, you?

You can come too, too, too

We’re goin’ to the zoo, zoo, zoo

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Look at all the crocodiles swimmin' in the water

Swimmin' in the water, swimmin' in the water

Look at all the crocodiles swimmin' in the water

We can stay all day

RAFFI - GOING TO THE ZOO LYRICS

Monday, July 30, 2012

Williams Family Reunion, Part 1

Monday, July 30th it was time to head up to Bear Lake northeast of Logan, UT fir the big Williams family reunion. The only persons not there were Kasey, Dan’s family and Jesse. We missed them very much. We hope they can make it next time.

It was check in day so we decided to take the great grandkids pictures with grandma. We were only missing 4! (Dan’s kids) This was a big chore with 22 kids. We had Anne who decided not to sit down until the last minute, Ethan who ran off the last minute and than came back. This is when you just take the 5 or so pictures and hope you have a good one!

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While dinner was cooking (Think it was than) the kids decorated visors. Aunt Nancy and Autumn provided the materials. The kids had a blast.

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That night we played a game. Autumn wrote questions and facts on a HUGE beach ball. we tossed to different people in the circle whom ever caught it had to answer the question or tell a story. Wherever their right thumb land on. Great game we were all laughing pretty hard.

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Anne decided to tackle others instead!

 

Next day was Bear Lake Day!! Tuesday, July 31st. See how SUNNY and beautiful it was. Don’t be deceived we had a surprise weather change later that afternoon.

Cory rented a jet ski and took whomever wanted to out. I even tried it, I thought I would like it but honestly I am not a big fan. I give my self kudos for trying it though. (It had nothing do do with Cory driving though) I have this issue with deep water and where I can see the bottom. The movie Jaws forever ruined that.

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As my group was out on the boat. The weather change and the lighting strike. It started to down pour. We head back to the no wake zone. Unload everyone. Dad and David stayed with the boat. As it let up a little they tried to start it. No luck the battery died. A jet skiier towed them back to the dock. They got 2 smaller boats.

It is not a Williams Family Reunion without a sudden rain storm while 1/4 of the group is on the boat in the middle of Bear Lake, those at the shore take whatever they can find and throw into the half tent and cover the rest with towels. Wait out the storm under a beach umbrella and than move to dress room area to take cover from lighting!!

After the storm pasted some of us went back to the lodge, others hung out at the pool, and those that didn’t get a turn on the boat went out.

We got back late to cook dinner. Lucky those who went back earlier where kind and started it for us. Needless to say dinner got cook, eaten and we had an adventure!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

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.

 

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Kaitlyn and Maries laying on top of the coffee table

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

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

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Thursday, July 19, 2012

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!

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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)

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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.

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The kids played Uno with grandma the 2nd night!

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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)

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

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