Summer Fun- July

The fun never ends, all summer long!

We got a zoo pass this summer, so we can go whenever we get the chance. This time we took Isabelle and Lexi from our ward, and met up with the Foxes while we were there.

Playing in our blow-up pool in the backyard.

I love moments like this! Kimee reading to Audrey and Maddi on the top bunk.

Lots of fun at the 4th of July parade. We get to hang out with cousins and friends galore! And afterwards we get to cool off and eat at Brick Oven. Yum!

Our Summer Ice Cream and Candy Stand

We had some slow days in July, but since we put up the water slide, the kids didn't mind. They just played the whole time, and those who came stayed pretty much the whole time!

We did another week of swimming lessons in July. Maddi and Audrey both showed a lot of improvement. Kimee is already a really good swimmer.

 Audrey going off the diving board.

We hit this July 7, 2012 in our van. I think it was on the way home from Costco, somewhere in AF that we stopped to take this picture.

Kimberly and Audrey's Birthday

We had such a fun couple of days for Kimee and Audrey's birthday. These two are such good sports- they love sharing their birthday!

Grandma and Grandpa took them out to eat for their birthday. 

Costa Vida- one of our favorites.

They were so excited to open their cards from Grandma P.

 They can't wait to spend the money she gave them.

On the day before their birthday, Friday July 20th, we did our latest tradition of going to get their hair done. Audrey got a trim and an updo and Kimee got a trim and highlights.

On Friday night, we had a Hello Kitty Late Night with friends from the neighborhood. It was so much fun!

We wore Hello Kitty PJ's, played games, ate pizza, watched a couple of Hello Kitty episodes, did nails with Hello Kitty decals, and just acted like crazy cute girls having a late night. It was a blast.

Audrey's friends- Avery, Isabelle, and Anna. 

Kimee's friends- Darcy, Caroline, and Stephanie.

On Saturday morning, they had a special breakfast and got to open their present from mom and dad. They got a cute matching outfit and some money to spend.

 Then, they got a long play date with their favorite cousin, Sarah.

That night we hada special dinner and they each got to decorate their own cake. They loved it!

With the money they were given as gifts, (and Kimee had some saved up), Audrey got a rainbow bunny Build-a-Bear plus full outfit and a pair of roller skates, and Kimee bought a used generation 4 iPod (she has been wanting for a LONG time).

Wolf Creek

We got to spend the weekend up at Wolf Creek in the middle of July. We were able to bring our cousins with us, and it was SOOO much fun!

 The older girls were all brave enough to go down the slide. They had so much fun!

 Maddi and Luke played like crazy. They didn't notice that the water was cool. They kept on playing, even when their toes started bleeding :) There is a rough surface on the bottom of the pool, but they didn't even notice or care.

The big girls all got to share the huge master bedroom upstairs. They were in heaven with their cousins and Build-a-Bears.

 Lauren, Audrey, Kimee, Ella

Dave was even able to take in a round of golf at the course next door. We have been up here at least a dozen times, and this was his first time. (New ownership lowered prices, hooray!)

Maddi being funny putting on mom's suit.

Being mermaids at the hot tub, aka hot pool.

Saturday afternoon Dave and Elaine came up to get their kids, bring us dinner, and hang out for a while. We went down to the pool just as lightening struck. So we ended up hanging out in the rec center until the all clear was called.

 Audrey, Maddi, and Luke played in the toy room.

Dave and Kimee played a game of pool.  The rest of the time was spent visiting and watching TV on the comfy couches.

The waterfall we see on the way home.