Cousin Time!

This last week we had David and Robyn's family in town. We met up at the Hickman's last Sunday night for visiting and ice cream sandwiches. Then a walk up the hill above the Hickman's. This is a shot of the cousins together in Viriginia and then in Utah. I love it because these are great kids. They are strong, kind, smart children who are going to grow up to be amazing people! Plus, it was just so much fun for all of the cousins to play together both here in Utah and back on the East Coast. We wish we lived closer to all of you so we could see you more often!

Fourth of July

For the Fourth of July the kids and I went to the Grand Parade while Michael worked. The afternoon was spent in the ER with Jonathan after he split open part of his forehead. Luckily he only needed glue and tape and we made it out by dinner time. We had a fun BBQ in Rock Canyon park with Catherine, Richard, Joey, Angela, and Isaac. Then we stayed to watch the fireworks in the sky from the show in the BYU stadium. It was a lot of fun. The kids loved the fireworks and had great fun playing in the park, rolling down the big hills.

What A Wonderful World

This is Evan singing another song from his Preschool program.

The Best Kids In The World

With all of the craziness surrounding our basement flood, our kids have been the best. They didn't complain and were even willing to help out. They really wanted to paint so I let them help with the first coat in the boys' room. They are kind, helpful kids who are full of love. Last weekend I went to my Mom and Dad's house for my Grandma Patton's 80th birthday. I really missed the kids and they missed me. Things aren't perfect at our house, but I am so grateful to have the chance to learn from such wonderful children.

The playset is finished!

We actually finished the playground before vacation but I did not have time to get any pictures on the blog. It looks really good and the kids are having a great time playing. We are so grateful to Catherine and Richard for the many hours of their time they spent helping us to finish this job. We could not have done it without them. I am sure the kids will spend many hours playing and enjoying their playset.

Sightseeing

This is our family in front of the Govenor's palace in Williamsburg, VA. It was pretty hot and sticky but the kids enjoyed seeing so many neat things. They even got to march behind a colonial fife and drum parade. The kids tried out the stocks, playing with the hoop and stick, and other fun parts of colonial life.

Wedding Day

Last Wednesday Michael's sister Diane was married in the Washington DC temple. It was a beautiful day. This is a picture of all of the grandkids with the bride and groom. The kids had a ton of fun playing with their cousins. We are so excited for Diane and Ron. It was wonderful to be with them to celebrate their special day.