Boating on Deer Creek:
Sage always wanting to keep up with the boys...does she really have any other option?!?
Who do you trust behind the wheel?!?
Or who do you trust with the selfie stick?!?
Always fun times with the fam...
We spent July 4th doing what we love to do most...celebrating Grandpa! We kicked off the day out on the golf course! Somehow we managed to miss capturing a photo of the whole gang. Jack did manage to capture Ty's pancake he was so excited about eating at the lodge after...
And then it was time for yard games and celebrating this special man!
Are these not the best looking and cutest sets of twins ever?!?
Love seeing Steve who is always great about flying in from San Jose to spend time with all of us!
Another great day was spent on Utah Lake with Rick and Eydie. We always have so much fun with them. So glad my parents have such awesome best friends who we love too!
It wouldn't be a complete trip to Utah without a trip to the ball field to watch Paul play in his softball tournament.
Speaking of tournaments here are Amy, Jack, Paul and Sean having their own tournament...
Look who made it by on his birthday...Teagen! Granted it was only for a few minutes as it wasn't Sean's scheduled time. Sadly my trip to Europe timed at the exact time Sean would be getting Teagen and Chaz for a couple weeks but at least the cousins all got to spend time together while I was away. Unfortunately this is the only photo I got during our brief time with Teagen!
Jack and I getting in a round by ourselves...
After a fabulous week as a family all together, it was time for me to jump on a plane and meet my friend Wendy for a 2+ week trip to Europe which I'll post about next. A couple days after I flew to Europe Jack had to return to work but not before getting in some more golfing with the kids and my dad and brothers which always is fun for him. He got the unexpected joy of returning back to Utah while I was in Europe but sadly it wasn't for a good reason. But rather to attend the funeral service of Sister Lee, his Mission Mom who had made such a big impact on his life. I was sad to not be there with him during this difficult time but the kids were so sweet and joined him. He was asked to share a few thoughts at the funeral which was such an honor for him. I feel fortunate to have gotten to know her and President Lee over the years as they played an instrumental role in Jack's life and therefore were a part of many special moments in our lives. She will be missed but wow, what an amazing and long life she lived. Unfortunately Jack was only back in town for a few days and had to fly back to Orlando the morning that I was flying back into Salt Lake. So we just barely missed each other.
Aside from attending the funeral he managed to get in a round or two of golf with my family and the kids!
After a fabulous time in Europe I returned just in time to celebrate this guy!
Another highlight was Sage getting to have a sleepover with her best friend Tana from Ohio who was out in Utah while we were there. And I don't know what we'd do without Emery who Sage LOVES seeing and hanging out with whenever we are out in Utah! Cute girls!!!
But all good things must come to an end! In this case it was bittersweet to leave. We are always so sad to leave Grandma and Grandpa's but we were all excited to be back with Jack! How we managed not to get one family shot of everyone together when we had everyone in town is beyond me but here is the one we got before the kids and I returned back to Orlando! Love my family!!!
A special shout out to my parents and brothers for absolutely spoiling the kids while I was away in Europe. From countless trips bowling to trips to the Trampoline place and Top Golf to movies and the Canyon to hike the falls they were kept very busy. My friend Marilee was also so gracious to take the boys for several nights so they could hang out with their friend Wyatt at their cabin. It was definitely one action packed summer! I guess that made up for not being in our house...
