Dandelions

I know this is how they spread, but it was so cute watching her gather them! she wouldn't even let go of them once we came in the house. I had to distract her to even get them from her.

Ensign Peak

We hiked Ensign Peak with the combined YM/YW last Wednesday. It was a perfect evening because the wind kept us cool and the sun wasn't shining on us for the hike. We returned to the bottom right as the rain came down!

Our awesome YM/YW!

Justin carried Evie on his back. She was a trooper! HE was a trooper! :)

Fountain at Gateway

We played with cousins all day today! We went to the church History museum where they have an I am a Child of God exhibit, with hands-on activities for the kids. They had a great time!

We had so much fun today playing in the water fountains at the Gateway! Evelyn was a little shy about the water, but a couple times she wandered through. She just looked so stinkin' cute in her swimsuit, I couldn't resist the shots...

Jackie (Evie's cousin) had fun too! We had a great day with family playing!

Dinner at our house after

After going to the Aquarium in Salt Lake, we came back to our house for dinner. The kids were eating root beer floats outside! Yes, it was even a little chilly after the thunderstorms and so some of them had jackets on!

The living aquarium with family

wooden flag

I made this wood flag yesterday. I love how it stacks with the blocks of wood! It's summertime. I also sell this (or one like it) for $10.

Canning House Party

Evie and me checking out the jars boiling in the water. "hot, hot hot!" she said!

We did another house party. This time is was for Ball canning things. We made mint jelly and it finally set up, so I can wait to try it! It was a fun night.

We had a guessing game for the night, and the winner won "canned" goods.

Stirring the jelly

watching them process in the water...almost done!