Headstand

I need help convincing Jeremy that gymnastics would be really good for Levi. He does not think Levi needs it.

Park

On the way home from the bank yesterday I spontaneously decided to go to the park. All the big kids are back at school so we were the only ones at the park and it was perfect weather.
Kyle got to swing for the first time and loved loved loved it. It was so fun to see him enjoying the park so much.
Kyle also took a step all by himself yesterday. I was sitting in front of him and he stood up and I put my hands out and he took one step to me. Hes so close to walking.
I still do not have a camera so these are still pictures from my phone.

The Beach at Herriman

I know it is a far cry from the real beach but that is what the name of this place is and it was exactly what I have been looking for since I moved here. Some where to swim out side, close to home, free, un-chlorinated and no "man" telling us what to do.
We went late in the day and the water was colder than I thought it was going to be. It was so much fun. I just wish I had found out about this place at the beginning of summer. But we will be getting much use out of it before the weather gets cold.
For the locals here in Utah here is the link if you would like to enjoy this little slice of heaven. Beach link
I cant tell you how much sun, water and sand soothes my soul. Levi had a blast too, he was swimming all over and throwing sand and digging.
The first picture of Levi and his Dark Vader mask. We found that at the DI for $5.00. He was happy

Camping

Last weekend we did a little camping. We tried a brand new spot up Settlement Canyon. It had its pros and cons. We ended up coming home early cause it was raining really hard Saturday.
I am still with out a camera so you still get pictures from my cell phone.
We went on a very nice hike and had a great time. We did some fishing in the lake. It was so nice to just spend time with our family.
Levi was scared of the bees that were there but no one got stung so that was good.
Pros:
Got out of town
Spending time with the family
Levi had a great time
trailer worked great
food was good
nice hiking trailer
creek to play in
at $5.00 a night it was a good deal and only 40 min from home


Cons
rained
no running water
came home early
Levi got blisters from the hike

no bathrooms

No pictures

I miss my camera. Its hard to blog when I don't have any pictures to post.
Levi got sung by a wasp 3 times. He was very upset but we now know that he is not allergic. He also has a finger nail that is dead and falling off but its not quite all the way off. I have tried to rip if off but I am not quick enough and than he figures out what I am trying to do and freaks out. We were at the doctor with Kyle and I had her look at the nail and she said it was dead but it will grow back, so now Levi is telling everyone that his finger is dead.
Kyle had some red stuff in a wet diaper and a slight fever. I was worried it was a bladder infection so we went to the doctor and she said that it was probably just crystals in his urine which he should not be having but there is nothing they can do about it. So they took a urine sample (by catheter) and the doctor was right it was not blood but this urine did have crystals and something else in there that told us he was dehydrated which makes the crystals more prevalent. So we have been pushing the liquids.

July 24th Pioneer Day

We went to the Carling family reunion this weekend and celebrated the 24th. We had a great time. I took Levi and Kyle and Grandma Wonderful in the car with me and Jeremy rode his motorcycle down there so he could ride in the parade with his dad.
On the way down there our spray sunscreen exploded all over the back pack in the same pocket that our camera was in so our camera was completely toast. So I was not able to take any pictures. I did take some with phone but I was so mad about my camera.
Levi had so much fun playing with the kids.
We went and found lava rocks, and found an ice cave and just relaxed and had a good time. Amy took some pictures of everyone so as soon as she posts her pictures I will share them on my blog.
This was our third year going to the reunion and I am so glad that we are able to go and have a good time.

Bridal Vail Falls

July 4th

Friday was Jeremys Birthday. Happy Birthday baby. We had a babysitter planned for that night and we were going to go for a motorcycle ride and out to dinner. But that morning Jers dad called to wish a happy birthday and he invited us to go to Meadow, Ut where they have a "vacation home" and spend the holiday weekend down there. Meadow is where Sherry's family is from and its a very very small town in the middle of the state. So after weighing the pros and cons we decided to be very spontaneous and join them for the weekend. So we packed up meet them at their house in up here where we put the boys in the car with them and Jeremy and I rode the motorcycle.
We got our motorcycle ride in and it was a long one. We rode 150 miles down there. It was fun. It was a beautiful day. That was the longest I have ever rode on a bike at one time. I had a great time but my but was sore. The kids did great in the car with Grandma and Grandpa.
Saturday was the big celebration for the 4th. We got up and went to the parade. Levi had so much fun. The was waiting for every float to throw the candy and than when they did he would get so excited and wait for Grandpa to say it go get it. He got so much candy. Than after the parade there was a big festival in the city park. Grandma Sherry's family was there and its tradition for everyone to get the Navajo tacos so we jumped on that band wagon and we all had the tacos.
After the festivities at the park we went back to the house and rested and had dinner. Levi took a long nap. Than we went to the firework show. It was a very impressive show for such a small town. Levi loved the fireworks and we worried they were getting the stars.
Sunday we went to church. Than after lunch we left Kyle with the Grandparents and Jeremy, Levi and I went to find the hot springs. We found them but they were not flowing so we were forewarned by the locals that if the water was not flowing that we should not swim in them. So we did not swim in them but it was fun to see them.
When we got back from that Jeremy was not feeling well. I will save you the gory details and just tell you that Jeremy, Dennis and I had food poisoning all night Sunday and most of Monday. Come to find out it was the Navajo tacos. Sherrys family was all sick too.
So Monday we mostly rested but we had to pack up. It was a huge blessing that Dennis had the motorcycle trailer and we were able to but the motorcycle on the trailer and all ride in the car on the way home cause there was no was that Jeremy was going to be able to make that ride home on the bike.
So we had a great weekend up until we all got sick. Sherry got it today so we all got sick from the tacos. I was glad that the kids did not get it.

in the grass at the Meadow house

Levi loved loved loved the rope swing once Daddy showed him how to do it

The big tree swing

Waiting for the parade

Squishy watched the whole parade in Grandmas lap

Hand over the heart for the flag

National Guards

Finding candy

Get it

Look at all that candy

Watching the parade

Bigfoot

Waiting for fireworks

I did not pack any warm clothes cause we were going to the middle of the desert in the middle of summer but it did get cold on the firework night

The hot pots. Jer testing the water