4th of July Tradition

For the past couple of years we have set off our own little fireworks in our neighborhood. Well this year we will be in Colorado over the 4th of July weekend, so we decided to do it early! I'm so glad we have fun neighbors who like to keep traditions! Look how cute our kids are...and Wolfie, too.

We LOVED it!!

I have a friend who will watch TWILIGHT & NEW MOON with me before the midnight showing of ECLIPSE! And who will decorate t-shirts, buy silly (but totally AWESOME) cups with our favorite characters on them and giggle and scream in the theater while we watch the best movie ever! Yay for friends and double YAY for Eclipse (which we totally gushed over and love love loved!!!!!!)

Eclipse

9 years ago I was in Zimbabwe, Africa with an internship for BYU. While we were there, I had the privilege of experiencing a total solar eclipse. We got to witness something that only happens (in that country) every 400 years. It was incredible. And in 2 days I'll get to experience another eclipse, only instead of being with my Zimbabwe friends, I'll be with vampires and werewolves. It's hard to say which I'll enjoy more. So, here's to ECLIPSE!!! I can't wait...

Herriman Days

For the first time since we've lived in Herriman, we made it to the Herriman Days Parade (thanks to Whitney). It was so fun and so easy. We found a great parking space, a great spot to watch the parade from...and all just 3 minutes from home. The boys had fun catching the taffy and we had fun eating it! :) Notice the tractor picture-- there are missionaries on top! Only in Utah. They had more fun things to do later that night. Pat took the kids to the park for games, rides, treats and food. We {heart} Herriman!!!!

There is HOPE

My dad was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer over a year ago. He is fighting it and getting treatments through a clinical study with the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We feel so blessed to have him in our lives and cherish our moments and memories with him. My awesome sister (who runs like a mad woman) is running a race for The Huntsman Cancer Institute to raise money for cancer research. Here's what she has to say:

{ Hello friends! I have an opportunity to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute which has helped my Dad fight his cancer. I'm running a race in August for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the money I raise will go directly to cancer research. I'm so excited to give back to this amazing organization which has helped my family so much, and could someday help yours too! I hope you'll look the website and give - even if it's just a little. If each of you donate $5, I will meet my goal of $500. Thanks for considering! I know that this is not feasible for all of you, and I completely understand that. But I wanted you to have the opportunity. :) Thank you!!! Sincerely, Mindy Hymas }

Everyone is affected by cancer. Whether it is someone in your family or someone you know, we can all do a small thing to help fight it. Here is the link and here's to HOPE!!!

http://www.huntsmancancerfoundation.org/netcommunity/forjack

Cutie Pie

How cute is this girl? I just love her. She is growing too fast. She smiles so cute now and giggles. The boys adore and smother her. She is putty in Pat's hands. I love being her mommy!!

Happy Fathers Day to our amazing Dads. We love you!!

Father's Day Weekend

We went up to Snowbird for the weekend to celebrate Father's Day. It was so fun to be in the mountains. We went swimming and hiking and on the tram to the tippy top of the mountain where there was still snow. (We didn't realize we were getting off on top and we all had flip flops on. Duh!) It was so much fun. Thanks Pat for being an amazing dad and for the fun celebration of YOU! The kids adore you and love spending time with you. {#1 Dad!}