Sweating It!

The roof''s going on!

We had a pretty hot weekend. High nineties I think.

I guess the hottest weather is supposed to be the best for roofing, right? Nothing like sweating off all our 4th of July feasts! Worked out great!

Isn't this man cute?! I found him on the roof!

I tried to lure him down with food but he'd already eaten.

We've been a little worried because we wanted to have the play house at least sleep able for Scott and Annie's family. They are coming on Tuesday.

Do you think we are going to make it??? We're not too sure!


Our great friends, Terry and Shannon have again offered assistance by volunteering their apt. which is vacant right now. They are so sweet!

Reinforcements

Reinforcements have arrived! Roger this: We are UN-stalled on our project and making cautious progress!

Thanks Dave and co. and Terry and co. for you help and just helping us be more amused with the work! You are great friends and we really appreciate you!

Wedding Weekend!

We had a fun little get-away last weekend to Utah. John's nephew Michael was getting married. We left Thursday and drove to Salt Lake to check into our motel. The girls (including Brittani) were a little dissapointed that we weren't into checking out the swimming pool at 9:30 p.m. when we arrived. ;)

Friday I was up at 6:45 to get ready for the big wedding. Ceremony at 10 at Butte Gardens- Very Beautiful!


Quick tour of the Conference Center. This was inspiring because it's a wonderful building, tons of art - all originals, fountains, miraculous building facts, and a meadow on top of the building to show what the Salt Lake Valley looked like when the pioneers came to settle it. It was absolutely amazing! And then Grace absolutely had to find a bathroom so we ran back to find one! Luncheon at the Lion House -This was delightful and filling!

Gayle and John very kindly take little, tired Clara back to the motel for a rest. Grace, Emma and I take a few hours to tour Temple square and see the movie in the Legacy theature. They loved the Tabernacle because they got to take off their shoes and dance while someone practiced the big organ. The sisters missionaries were very sweet there and said, "They're not bothering anyone. Just let them do it."

Then a reception at the Bride's house. Very nice with cheesecake and boquet throwing and such.

Saturday included a breakfast at Dan's pad and then a nice long play at Liberty Park before getting on the road to come home. Liberty Park is great with a terrific playground, little amusement park (5 little old rides -very quaint), paddle boats, and great hill for rolling, and little streams for playing in the water. Unfortunately the water for the little streams was turned off.


Gayle spent the day with us and rode home. She was very helpful with everyone which was nice so I could have a little break now and then.

The drive home was fun but a little tiring. We arrived home about midnight.

Catherine's Etsy Shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7369095

My niece Catherine has a new little Etsy Shop. She a fabulous artist. I've enjoyed watching her "create" everything from wonderful paintings to great furniture to unique jewlery. She has some great little things for sale at this site and if you had something special in mind she would even work with you to create it. She always been very sweet and helpful to us. Thought I would give her a little plug here! I've seen some of the jewlery and thought it quite attractive! I also love a couple of custom paintings she did of some pets of her sister's. They can be seen at this etsy shop -

http://www.catscranny.etsy.com/

Here's her blog address http://www.skidamarinkado.blogspot.com/

It Feels Like Summmmmmerrr

Clara's been enjoying some "hands on" summer. It's been fun to watch her enjoy being free, walking, running, and climbing. She's usually muddy, I just didn't seem to get many pictures of that sort of hands on!

Big Field Trip Day!

Grace's Field Trip Day!









Emma had a great time!







Clara had a great time!







Grace had the flu!

She threw up all morning.

Then after 7-up for lunch and a little food.......

She Perked up! We had a great time at the zoo.

Doesn't everyone want to stand between their kids on a merry-go-round with a hand on each back? I can't believe I have 3 kids to do this with! Such a good feeling.

How Could I Complain?

How could I complain?

Sometimes

I forget

what a wonderful

Place

to be

this is!