Weekend Away

Last weekend we went to Star Valley to go visit Aaron’s grandpa and take the kids to the fair there. My kids love to go visit grandpa’s farm, I think Carson would be happy if we stayed all summer long. He loves learning about the old farm equipment, helping Grandpa change the water, riding on the 4-wheeler, and having Grandpa take him on tractor rides.

We spent one full day at the fair, the kids rode rides till we made them leave for dinner, and then they still begged to go back again for another hour. At about 7:30 we finally drug them back to Grandpa’s house.

This ride was the kids favorite. I was sure it would scare Carson, so I told him he was too small. He got mad and I kept trying to cheer him up and all he would do is say “ I want to do nothing! Only that one!” and point at the ride. I finally just let him go and he ended up loving it.

Sleepy Cooper in the trailer.

We took a short drive up to Cottonwood lake. So pretty, the water was turquoise. The kiddo’s already want to go back and bring a little boat next time.

Big Springs

A few weeks ago, we had our annual Lowry family Reunion. This year we rented a cabin in Island Park for a long weekend of playing with cousins, playing games, relaxing, going for 4-wheeler rides, and seeing some of our favorite places there. On Sunday we drove to Big Spring to take a short walk and feed the fish. The fish of course were not too hungry, but Aaron did have fun feeding the seagulls. We learned that they can’t eat corn nuts very well. Here are our favorite pictures of the cousins.

Summer Dance Class

Each summer, a couple of girls down the street teach a six week dance class to a bunch of the neighborhood girls. Paige missed a few weeks because she sprained her ankle and we were out of town one week, but she loved going when we were around!

The teachers made them cute little tutu’s, gave them hula hoops, and cute little treat bags after the recital. It was the cutest thing ever.

Happy Birthday Paige

I cannot believe that this little lady is 8 years old. She was really excited for her birthday to come. I bought her presents and then locked them in a room downstairs. I think it was driving her crazy that they were just sitting down there waiting for her birthday to come.

Paige is about the sweetest thing ever. She is so compassionate, and wants everyone to be happy. She always disappears when someone is sad or hurt and comes running back with a blanket or stuffed animal to make them feel better.

We had a little family party the night of her birthday and then a swimming party with some friends the next day. I love that her birthday is in the summer, it is so nice to have birthday parties and be able to be outside.

Blue Angels

The day after Morgan got back from Pine Basin, we decided to drive down by the airport and check out the air show. The Blue Angels had been practicing for two days, flying over our house, and Carson was REALLY excited to go see them a lot closer.

They were amazing!

My kids loved watching all of the airplanes and all of the tricks.

It was so nice to have my family all back together again!!

Future Hacker???

I didn’t even realize this little boy could get out of his cars seat. I guess with the right motivation anything is possible. He was a little crabby, so I put him in front of the computer with a Baby Einstein movie on, this is what he was doing when I walked back by!!

Pine Basin

On Thursday we went up to Pine Basin for parents night to visit Morgan. She had had a fun time, was a teeny bit homesick, and was pretty tired. I guess at Pine Basin you never go to bed before midnight (or 1 or 2 in the morning.)

The put on a program with skits and lots of crazy silly songs. (That is actually the part I remember most about going to Pine Basin as a kid.)

She was happy to see us, and a little sad to see us go!!

Her bunk bed. It was so clean and tidy, this girl is so responsible.

It was a beautiful night, what a fun place for a summer camp.