Fabulous Fourth!!

For the 4th of July weekend, we headed up to the Roberts cabin in Groom Creek for some family fun.  We usually spend the 4th with my side of the family up in Alpine, but the Wallow fire put a damper on our traditional plans. I do have to say that we are extremely thankful that Alpine and our property was spared.  The fire came very, very close and we prayed so very hard that our property and surrounding areas would be protected.  We have been building memories at our Alpine family property for 33 years now, and it would have been devastating to lose the beautiful forests that surround us.  We feel so blessed!

We were grateful that the Roberts cabin was available for us to use over the 4th of July weekend. On our first day there (July 1st), we took a trip into town (Prescott) for some antique shopping.

One of the ice cream shops gave out free ice cream to kids 12 and under who could recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

The kids posed for some pictures around the courthouse.

At the end of the day, Stan took me out to dinner for my birthday. 

The next morning, Stan took the boys to see the 4th of July Parade in Prescott.

The rest of the weekend was spent playing lots and lots of games, watching movies, playing in the rain, reading books, and just relaxing. 

While we were in town over the weekend, we went to Target.  I came across 2 really great rocking porch chairs that were on clearance.  Stan hadn’t given me a b-day present yet, and I just couldn’t risk assuming that the Target at home had them, so I made him buy these for me!  Ha,ha…the kids were not very thrilled about sharing their space with my b-day present all the way home.  Tough luck!  It’s good it only takes 2 1/2 hrs. to get home…hee, hee. :)

As soon as we got home, we unpacked the car, quickly got on our swimming suits, and headed over to my parents house for a 4th of July water party.  Unfortunately we were too lazy to take any pictures. :( 

Whew! What a Fabulous Fourth of July weekend!!

Catch-Up

Time for some catch-up! It’s been a while since I’ve posted. The last couple of months have been a whirlwind!! Let’s see if I can cover it all in one post without making it a book.  :)   On May 1st I was released from my church calling as Stake nursery leader and sustained as ward Relief Society president…yikes!!! Needless to say, things have been a little busy over here. This calling has definitely been a huge learning experience for me, and I still have so much to learn.  Although this calling has been a real challenge, it has also been a real blessing in my life, and has helped me grow in ways that I’ve needed to grow.  I know that I won’t be the perfect R.S. president, but I will do my best and hope that everyone will be understanding of my inadequacies and imperfections. Stan was also released as Scoutmaster and 2nd counselor in Young Mens, and called to be the Scout Advancement Chair and also a teacher in the High Priest group. 

Now onto the kids…

The boys had a great baseball season with Uncle Matt.

Go D-backs!!!

Go Royals!!!

All the Kindergarten classes put on a cute little end of the year “musical”.  Dallin sang his heart out!

Dallin did great in Kindergarten this year and LOVED his teachers Mrs. Pemberton and Assistant teacher Mrs. Hofeling.  They were amazing!!

 

Parker had a blast at the 6th grade field trip at Prescott’s Sky-Y Camp.  

 

Here we are with our brand new nephew Trevin who was born in May.  My sister Merilana has twice as many kids as we do now!!

 

Cassie did great in her last concert of the year.  She was also inducted into the National Honor Society for next year. We are so proud of her accomplishments! 

 

Parker officially graduated from 6th grade! I can’t believe he’s onto Jr. High next year! We are so proud of Parker for receiving the President’s Education Award for Academic Excellence.

Parker was also blessed with an amazing teacher, Mrs. Smith.  She made learning fun! We’re sad that she won’t be at Patterson next year.

 

Cassie really enjoyed girls camp this year.  She had the opportunity to go on the 4th year adventure this year. They did canoeing, crawdad catching, archery, balloon volleyball and other fun things. 

Cassie and her friend Shelby who unfortunately moved to Utah last month. :(

The fearless 4th year leaders, Leonard and Loree.  What a fun couple! Cassie didn’t take many pictures, so I’m stealing a few of the pictures they took.  Thanks guys. :)

Cassie with her awesome Young Women’s leader April Speelmon

Cassie with friends Kelsey, Raylee and Katie

 

In June, Parker went on a 5 day Scout Campout. 

Stan was able to go up for 2 of the 5 days.