Cokeville Parade

After some swimming, we headed to Logan where we had a fun night with Clint and Allison.  We went to dinner with them and kiddos played and played.  The next morning we picked up Rae and her friend Jessie bright and early from EFY (where they had, "like, the best week of my life!" Squeeel!!!) and headed home– –with a small stop in Cokeville to watch Rae wave from horseback in yet ANOTHER parade!  Yes, this girl's life is busy and that keeps us (and Grandpa Barry - thanks again Grandpa!) busy.

The very tired crew.  Ready to wave though!

This is Rae's friend Jessica, who she spent the week with at EFY.  Jess was a big help and babysitter as I ran around and tried to help Rae and her horse get ready.  Thank you, Jessica!!  There are lots of little pieces involved in putting a princess together!  Sheesh!

Wow!  The leader of the parade, in the tiny town of Cokeville, was none other than L. Tom Perry!  Neat -O!  I didn't even snap a picture until he had passed us.  I said, hey --- wasn't that ? ? ?  Cool!

So here she is in PINK!  Awesome huh!  The girls especially loved the pink wranglers.  Funky! Apparently you can ride a horse with your eyes closed!  Talent!

 Ya know, I'm getting kinda used to it.  I actually think they look cool.  Cowboy clothes and all.  Amazing!
Okay - this next picture is totally funny!  We had to go back to Cokeville that night for the Rodeo (ya, I told ya she kept us busy) and Kelly was the good dad helping Rae get ready.  I said, honey - turn for a picture and this is what I got ----

He he he!  He looks like Rae's personal stalker or something!!  Nice Kelly, real nice. The creepy Guy at the rodeo!  And let me tell you, the rodeo doesn't need one more creepy guy!!

That's better - what a pair.  Sure do love those two.  Fun weekend - and a busy one!  Summer is flying by!

Swimming Swimming

We took a fun trip this weekend– to Logan to pick Rae up from EFY.  On our way we stopped at Riverdale and had some swimming fun.

Kelly was the designated swimmer while I was the gofer and baby tender.  Bran doesn't ever want to stay in for long, so I just end up following him and becoming a lifeguard.  Kelly demonstrated his excellence in diving skills to the kids and tried to teach them a thing or two.

They weren't as excited to learn as he was to teach  :  )  but they did learn something - and had some fun.

A fun day!

Jenny's Lake

Another fun trip we took was to Jenny's Lake.  We are so so happy that Grandpa arranged his work so that he could spend the day with us.  It was so fun to be with him!

At the visitors center in Moose.

On the ferry ride across the lake.

The hike was made much easier with Grandpa's help!  He helped so much with Bran–who wanted to just stop and throw rocks each time he saw water.  And do his "cutest smile" at every photo op!

 The kids kept finding places to take a break.  Wow!  What a view!

Reese borrowed Grampa's hat a few times to stay in the shade, and Grandpa thought it was pretty funny when a passing tourist said "Howdy Mam!" to her as we passed him.

A bit of relaxing while we watch the waterfall.

Another fun, fun day!

Trip to the Lake

While Bek was here this summer, we had a fun time- as always!  I didn't even make her paint anything this year!  Happy day!  :  )  Oh wait!  Yes I did!  Forgot it until just now.  We painted my front porch!  Ahh!  I guess I did make her my slave yet again!  Rock on Aunt B the painter queen!
Well, anyway,  we did really focus on VACATION this visit.  We couldn't haul ourselves outta bed to get our morning walk in - we stayed up waaaay too late - only went on ONE bike ride (can't believe that one) -Aunt B read 4 entire books (big ones) while she was here (in two weeks) - and we planned a couple of fun, fun outings. 
On one fun trip we went to Alpine and stole a few of Grandpa's ATV's and headed down to the lake.  The day was beautiful - but a bit cold.  The wind made it chilly for our swimmers.  They had to get wet anyway - cold or not.

Maura and Bran - the cuties!

Well, he got his shorts wet - and they were too cold to keep on - and his diaper was sagging - so off it all came!  He wandered for a while looking rather silly - but fun he did have!

I made them wait to wrap up in towels until I got a picture - cruel cruel mother/aunt!

Best buddies!  Reese LOVES LOVES her Blythe and Halle!

What a great day!

4th of July 2010

We had a fun time over the 4th of July holiday - we had a lot of family visiting - and we watched and waved at Rae a lot!!

What great spectators!  We love you guys! 

Here she comes!  Wave away!!

The parades were really fun - Rae and all the Royalty girls looked great - and the kids seriously scored with bags and bags of candy!
That night we all went to the Rodeo to watch Rae again.  The girls did a flag presentation for the 4th - that was really nice.  Moonshine and Rae were wonderful!!

It was a great weekend.  Good work Rae!

Trail Rides

Grandpa Barry has taken a few trail rides for Grandpa Jonesy this summer.  Here he is with Moonshine - the wonder horse.  She is doing really well (she's had a great trainer!) and Rae has been using her for a Royalty horse this summer.