4th of July 2008

Because we were camping and you couldn't do fireworks in the state park, we went in to Manti to watch them instead. We thought it was gonna be some small town show, but we were wrong! They had a pre-show at the high school with live music and a big celebration. Then, they started the fireworks. It was so cool, because the temple was right there in the background, and they played patriotic music the whole time. What a fun family night it turned out to be!

Todd & Misty

Nate & Taliece

Mike and I

Nate, Wyatt & Tiff

Palisade Lake 2008

Our family went to Palisade Lake for the "4th" weekend this year. It was so fun! We usually go every year, but usually in June or August. The lake is so small that you can't have motorboats on it. The kids just kayak and fish all day long. I sat in a chair and read a book most of the time. That's the life!

This pic is of Hayden after a hike with Grandma. He found a lizard. Fun stuff!

This is Mike's idea of trying to keep the "bugs out".

Wyatt and Hayden in Grandma's trailer.


Hayden chowing down on his favorite food... Watermelon!

My niece, Taliece getting ready to float on a tube. All the kids' kayaks are in the background.Me and the boys keeping cool in Grandma's trailer.

Hayden and Brady showing off their twinner swimsuits.

My mom and dad. Aren't they cute!?

Our Camp.

Me and Misty cutting up veggies for the salad.

All in all, we had a really great time!!

Flashback Friday

I was just looking through some old photos and found these. They were taken July 4th, 2005. I remember this day like it was yesterday, and can't believe how time has flown by. We always get together with the whole fam and do tons of fireworks. This year will be different because we won't be home, but we'll still be with family so that's what counts. Happy 4th and have a great weekend!!