Together with the Whitakers

We had such a great week as a family! 

My sister Keli lives in Las Vegas so summer is the one time they get away for a good period of time to visit.

They stayed the weekend with us. 

We took a hike to Donut Falls. 

The next week we all went to Logan. 

We had our traditional bike ride on USU campus, which i love! 

Its so fun to just be together as a family on campus and hang out. 

For the rest of that day the kids played out in the water at my parents house. 

They had a great time in the slip and slide, pool, and blow up slide and pool. 

It was a nice warm day for such play.

The following day we drove to Bear Lake and stayed at the cabin.

We spent a good long day at the beach.

Charlie LOVED playing in the sand, jumping in the water, and being with cousins.

 We took turns making meals and ate well. 

The kids got along (for the most part :).

The mornings were breathtaking! 

Isn't summer the best! 

I love spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors.

Happy Fourth

It was a great fourth of July spent with Andy's family on the 3rd at the Eaglewood Course for there big celebration. James and his band, Rebel Zion, entertained people arriving. The kids loved rolling down the hills, dancing to music, snacking, and just enjoying the fun family atmosphere. This was Charlie's FIRST big night out. He has had a pretty strict bedtime of 7 o'clock but this was a special occasion. Charlie made it until 9 before he started looking pretty out of it so i took him home for bed. I was glad we could have a good time and enjoy the party as a family. 

The next morning we drove to Tremonton to my Aunt Trisha's house for our annual Whitaker Fourth of July breakfast. We ate breakfast, had a traditional flag raising and reciting the pledge of allegiance, and then sang Happy Birthday to my Grandpa, who will be turning 90 this year. I got a picture of my dad's sister, Joy's family and his other sister Trisha's family. We failed to get a whole group picture and one of my own family. But i am glad we got what we did. 

Also, the kids found some lost kittens and Lily couldn't let go of this one. She was pretty sad when the owner came looking for them. 

I love the Fourth of July! 

Its a fun holiday to celebrate and remember how blessed we are to live in this great country!

Julia Jones

Isn't she beautiful!! Julia Jones is here! I am very jealous of my oldest sister Keli who seems to have very mild deliveries. I hope i get her genes, my fingers are crossed.

Julia Jones 

May 31, 2011

5lbs 6 oz