Field Trip to Museums in Provo

First off was a quick visit to BYU's museum of People and Cultures.  It was fun and interesting.

Then we went to a park in Provo and let the kids play on the play ground, and had some lunch. 

Then we went to the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum.   

I would love to have that doll collection!  That was my favorite exhibit.

Then to the Sons of the Utah Pioneers Village.  It was probably the kids favorite.  They had lots to see and to do.   Sure glad we dont have to live like that anymore though. 

The school.

The "bathroom!"

And the well, where we had to fish out the water bottle that the toddler threw in!  Luckily there isn't any water in there, and it isn't that big of a hole.  But the kids had a lot of fun bringing the bucket up and down.

All in all, a really fun day.

4th of July Weekend!

We watched Stadium of Fire from the hills.  So it was kinda small, but it was cool because we could see fireworks going off all over the valley.

Plus we got to see a beautiful sunset.

We went with Chad and Aoife.

Jared and I, sitting, waiting to see the show.

<<< ON THE FOURTH >>>

Here's Jared, getting everything set up and ready.  He loves putting on a show in our front yard every year.  And he gets all the fireworks out and ready to go before it gets dark.

Josh, showing his excitement, and his TANK.

We let the kids do a couple of smoke bombs and snakes while waiting for everyone else to arrive, and for it to get dark.

Then it was time for the TANK WAR!!!  This was pretty quick, but really fun!  The kids loved it. 

Looks like Breanne's tank "won."  Gotta love a good tank war.

Then everyone came over, and the program could begin.  We always start by singing the national anthem.

Good thing Chad brought this canopy because it started POURING on us.  What a great idea!  It made the night very enjoyable.

"Fireworks, in the rain...  Just doin' Fireworks in the rain... What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again...."

oooh, awe....

What a show!

4 wheeling

The kids always love to go four wheeling with Grandma and Grandp Mortensen.  It really is so fun.  I love getting up the canyon into nature.  I love the sights, the sounds, and the smells.  We weren't so keen on all the mosquitos, but we had spray, and it seemed to help keep them away. 

This year we couldn't go as far up the mountain road as we normally do, because there had been a small avalanch, and the pass was covered with snow from higher up the mountain....along with lots of debree!  It was kindof neet to see the amazing power of such a thing, even when it was in a smaller scale.  I can't imagine seeing a huge scale of the same thing. 

When you weren't riding, you were at base camp with someone playing games, or eating yummy food.  Here are the kids with G-pa Mortensen, having a blast!

Field Trip to Discovery Park

The kids had so much fun here! 

NBA Draft Party

We went up the the Energy Solutions Arena for the NBA Draft Party.  It was fun.  But we probaly didn't chose the best seats.  We were a little nervous someone might go over the edge. 

Yep, it was loud!

Yeah For the Jazz!  We didn't get Jimmer, but hopefully the guys we got will be good.  Honestly...it's not might department.  This was more Jared's thing.  But he deals with all "my things,"  so we all went up to support him.  And it really was fun.

Cute Brigham

Snazzy!

More Baseball

2011 Princess Festival

This year the festival was at ThanksGiving Point.  And it was really good.  It was huge, and there was a lot to do.  Breanne loved seeing all the princesses, and getting their signatures.  Plus Melissa and Kaitlyn went with us this year, so that was fun!

Beauty and the Beast

Sleeping Beauty

12 Dancing Princesses

Rapunzel!  (I love this pic!)

Fairies!

What's a princess without her Prince?!!

Super fun!  I love that I have at least one little princess, and I think she was the most beautiful one there!

Special Day with Eli

Again, we went up the canyon. But this time to Vivian Park.  And I didn't get too many pics before my camera battery died.  But it was really fun.  This is a really fun kid!!!