Utah Trip Day 3

 I was so excited to find out that my best friend from high school/college just happened to be in Utah at the same time as us! We were able to meet up and chat while our kids ran around at the park.

 

And even though it has been years since we have seen each other it felt just like old times!#friendsforever❤

After that it was Banzai fun at my sister's house--hours of entertainment!

Craig played 6 different disc golf courses while on our vacation. Nothing beats playing with the mountains as your backdrop! One of those courses was a tournament in Highland, Utah. His winnings included 6 Chick-fil-A gift cards, a Kneaders gift card, and a sports watch.

#bigwinner #dontquityourdayjob

Utah Trip Day 1-2

We survived the 18 hour drive to Utah without any major meltdowns thanks

to snacks, grandma's fun bag, and the movie Trolls!

 We spent our first day in Utah at the Reid Family Reunion....something I haven't been to in years!!

We played the traditional game of water-balloon volleyball!

And Brooklyn had fun getting soaked with water guns! 

And a Reid Family Reuinon wouldn't be complete without team building games. So fun!Sunday morning started out with listening to the Mormon Tabernacle choir sing at the Conference Center. The highlight was when they sang one of my favorite primary songs "I feel my Savior's love" and Craig was thrilled that they sang "Brazzle Dazzle Day" from one of his favorite movies Pete's Dragon! It's almost like they knew he was going to be there that day...ha! 

Enjoyed walking around Temple Square and taking in it's beauty and spirit. 

After temple square we enjoyed a backyard picnic at my grandparents house.

My grandparents are two amazing people! My grandpa Hirschi was a sealer in the temple for many years and married Craig and I in the OKC temple 14 years ago. My grandma Hirschi would do anything to make you feel at home. She will make you comfortable and keep you fed whether you are hungry or not. So glad my kids got the chance to see and visit with their great grandparents!

Girl's Weekend

I loved every minute of this much needed girl's weekend in OKC!!

Friday night we ate dinner at The Melting Pot and enjoyed every delicious bite of cheese fondue, salad, and chocolate fondue!

Then we walked around Bricktown.

We walked around the Oklahoma City Memorial which was so beautifully done!

We spent the whole day Saturday at RiverSport Adventures having so much fun!

The best part was the white-water rafting. We got to experience class III rapids at a much faster pace then a normal rafting trip in the mountains.

We went straight into those waves and the water poured right into our raft. It was awesome!

We took full advantage of everything this place had to offer. We did the ropes course to the top then zip lined across the river.

We tried out the paddle boards and kayaks.

And we even went on the extreme inflatable water-slides. I felt like a kid again!

At the end of the day they turn the river rapids down and let you go tubing down the river.

I thought it would be mild like a lazy river but it was way more exciting! We did it several times!

I had so much fun playing, talking, and laughing till I cried with these wonderful friends!

More Summer Stuff

Austin attended a basketball camp with his friend Russell for a couple days at the beginning of summer break. Soccer is Austin's thing so I was very proud of him for being brave and trying something new! And he seemed to have a fun time too!

Not sure how Katelyn convinced him into this one!

I told Craig that all I wanted for my birthday was for him to make me a birthday cake. I don't think he took me seriously at first but I was serious. In all our years of marriage I can't hardly think of a time I have seen him follow a recipe. I even told him he could use a box cake mix. So he honored my birthday wish and made me a birthday cake. Great job honey!!

These girls decided to put on an art show. They spent a lot of time coloring and then had people vote on the 5 pictures they liked the best. The kept tally marks to determine the winner.

Love this picture of the kids with their dad that we took on Father's Day! He does so much for them and loves them more then they will ever know!

Summer days are long and busy and exhausting at times--gotta catch a snooze when you can!

Friends and Frosty's---the perfect combination!!

This silly girl put herself in the dog cage while we were at my sister's house.

Kristi and Chris blessed their new baby during the summer.

Austin participated in a 3x3 soccer tournament. They did a great job and came in 2nd place.

 Family game of Frisbee golf----quite the sight to see I'm sure!

 These little ones have just learned how to tag along and make the best of it!

Keep on dreaming girls!

Yes that was my kid in Walmart wearing his dad's shoes because he forgot to bring his own. And yes that was my kid eating someone's candy that was dropped on the floor who knows how long ago #improvising #notworththefight #parentingatitsfinest