You're So Kind

Well Summer, you really have been good to us so far. We spent so much time with Winter and I didn't expect much because well, its Winter. But I always have high expectations for you. Now here we are on June 5th with the babe four months old and you've been such a treat.

So thanks for all you've given us so far Summer. Here are a million pictures to show how much we've enjoyed you.

rice krispies on Sunday afternoons in the back yard

 baby in shades

 more baby in shades

 baby in the clouds

 baby in good lighting

 baby in thomas judd's

 one of a few new favorites in st. geezy with mom, sisters, and kids

 baby in the park

 baby in the sheets

 baby chillin in the back yard

 baby in mt. west with the man who works there that looks like Matt Damon in the background

baby in canyon

 hobbes in car in canyon

and more back yard lounging

not pictured: croquet nights, watermelon margaritas, tennis, snake and bunny sightings, giant peony blossoms in our yard, a simple veggie garden, softball with the ladies.

 keep up the good work Summer

Mama turned 50

My sweet mom is amazing. So we thought she deserved a surprise party for her 50th birthday.
She was sick all day yesterday so the party almost didn't happen, but thanks to some good convincing by my dad, it was a success.


Meg made the cute banner.

Anden loved the sunflower-shaped cupcake display.

And the croquet...stiff competition this time...but Jeff came out victorious.

The table display

Collin requested a close shot to document his "impressive" facial hair.

And Morgan? This girl just got accepted to BYU's nursing program. We weren't the least bit surprised and knew she was a shoe-in. (She's already been on the Dean's list twice.)
You're going to make an amazing nurse Morg!

And what party would be complete without fireworks!

The lighting crew. Now that higher/bigger fireworks are allowed in Utah, we were excited for the big finale. And it WAS big!

Little baby Brit was an angel and slept through the whole show. Anden kept asking for more.

It was a night to remember. More family time, fireworks, and BBQs to come. I love the 4th of July!

Happy birthday mom and thanks for all you do. I couldn't ask for a better mother and friend!

Summer Loving

Some of the best parts of summer are:


Time with friends

Backyard games

BBQ nights

And croquet is a must.