60!

My dad turned 60 on July 7! I can't believe that. We decided to have a party and it was so fun. Thanks to everyone who came and shared his birthday with him. We had pie and cake because my dad loves pie. Kristen made a bunch of pies and they were amazing. We took pictures from each part of his life and put them on the tables with stars and candy. We had a pretty good turn out. I wish I had taken my camera out sooner but that's ok. We had a great time celebrating my dad's first 60 years! We also had a video made for him and it was a lot of fun to watch. Thanks for being an amazing father, you have always been so encouraging, supportive, and loving towards us, we couldn't ask for anything more. We love you dad!

 Hunter and Ethan

 Mona your hair looks beautiful here.

 My dad and his youngest brother Larry.

 My brothers, my dad, and me. I am one lucky girl!

4th of July

We had a fabulous 4th of July! First we ran the Sandy Classic 5 & 10K, I ran my fastest time yet 37:55 :). We had a fun group, Kade, Weston, Christa, Bryston, Kristen, Ryan, and me. Then we went to breakfast at Denny's (Ry's favorite). After that we headed home to chill, we had a bbq for dinner and then went to watch the Sandy parade. We had a great time at the parade. We headed home after that and put the kids to bed then watched the ReAL game while we waited for the fireworks. At about 10pm they had the Sandy City fireworks and then a few minutes later the Rio Tinto fireworks started and we sat in our driveway and listened to patriotic music which I loved. We watched them with my dad, Sway, and Rachel and had about a 45 minute show. We had a great day together.

Right before we were going to the parade Mia fell off the couch and hit the rocking chair and hit her face. We were so grateful that she didn't split it open.

 Miss Paisley and Miss Mia

 My mom's watermelon basket of fruit, one of my favorites!

 Jayda ran into us at the parade, not the best picture but they are sure cute.

 Mia putting her hand over her heart.

 Ethan loves playing with wheels.

 I love these pictures of them together.

 Breakfast!

 I know its blurry but he is too cute!

 Our 3rd race together :)

 Brooks did not want his picture taken!

 My cute brother finishing his 10K.

 After the race.

Mr. Brooks watching the parade in his chair.

Mia's First Swim Lesson

I love 3! Seems like they can do everything when they are 3 it is so nice. Mia was so excited for her swim lessons and she didn't hesitate at all getting in the water. She loved her teacher and did awesome. I am so proud of her no fear attitude when doing things. (Now she does have bad dreams but that is a whole different story). Hopefully she will continue to like her lessons. I think everyone should learn to swim, its such a necessary life skill. Thanks for making everything fun Miss Mia.

Wheeler Farm

Our friends Weston, Christa, and Paisley invited us to go to Wheeler Farm with them. We went a couple of Fridays ago. We took a picnic, ate dinner, and walked around to see the animals. It was so much fun and free! Thanks for the fun night guys :)            

 Mia and Paisley

 Our family.

 My beautiful children, I am one lucky momma.

 Love this girl's face!

Mia's First Soccer Game

Ever since I found out Mia was going to be a girl I have been looking forward to her playing soccer. I know that she probably won't choose soccer as her "thing" but I knew it would be so fun to watch her play. Well she finally turned three in May so she was able to sign up. I was so excited, giddy almost. I picked out her number and uniform to my liking and we were ready to go. She was a little nervous at first but she did warm up and ended up having a great time. She is so short that she is not quite as fast as the other kids but she is running hard and having a good time. She is great at throwing the ball in, she has good form and everything. I love you little girl!

 

 

 See how short she is.

 Go Mia Go!

 I think she looks just like me here.

 

Mia has two sets of very supportive grandparents, she is very lucky.