Patriotic Paradise!

Firework fun!

All boys love fire!

At first he hated the sparklers...then we couldn't get him  to stop!

A patriotic family

Cute Kids!!

We had a really fun Fourth of July this year.  The day started out with swim lessons for the kids.  Later in the afternoon we went over to my friend, and former mission companion, Sara's house for a big BBQ, homemade ice cream and games.  The kids shot water guns, jumped on the trampoline and played games.  Later in the evening we lit and watched fireworks.  The kids had a lot of fun with sparklers and glo sticks.  At first Colton was deathly afraid of the fireworks and then we finally talked him into holding a sparkler and he was hooked!  He kept pretending it was a Harry Potter wand and yelling "Recta Sempra!"  A fun time was definately had by all.

Family hike and escape from the heat!

The whole family...don't ask why I posed like that!

The waterfall at Cathedral Rock

Red Headed Hiker

Taking a break along the trail

This kid didn't slow down once!

So pretty and so much cooler than the valley!

Over the Fourth of July weekend we went up to the Mt Charleston Area to escape the 111 degree heat.  We had a picnic and went on a hike up to Cathedral Rock.  Colton ran the whole way up, Parker was a trooper and Megan needed some coaxing, but we all made it up.  Mom and I were the steady plodders, but hey, I have a good excuse!!  It was definately worth the hike, though.  There was gorgeous waterfall with icy cold water at the top, and even a little snow!  We all came home for a little rest, a BBQ and went to a patriotic concert.  All in all a wonderful day!!

Summer Fun!

Filling up the swimming pool

Slip 'n slide...on your feet?

Parker comes in for a crash landing

Colton and his cute friend

We are having a lot of fun this summer:  playing in the water, picnics, hikes, drive-in movies, concerts, plays,  homemade ice cream, BBQs, and much, much more!  I'm so glad I haven't had to hear the dreaded words "I'm Bored" very much this summer!!