Pioneer Day

In Springville there isn't a lot going on for Pioneer day so we decided this year that we would go on a hike. We had never been to Stewart Falls as a family so we picked that as our destination-so did hundreds of others. But we still had a great time. I was a bit worried since we didn't have a hiking backpack for Maylee to ride in this time, we really need to invest in one. (Or stop hiking until she is older!) Anyway, we got about ten feet on the trail before Maylee said, "Hold you-me?" So onto my shoulders she went. Once we got a bit higher up and the trail was rockier and steeper she decided she wanted to walk which was probably harder than carrying her. I was pretty paranoid about her walking too close to the edge, running downhill and tripping over trees and rocks. It was four miles round trip and pretty hot but it was beautiful up there and cool near the falls. We had a good time together and Steve suggested that we make it a new tradition.

We tried several times to get a good family picture and it worked-except Maylee wasn't looking at the camera. One day we will get a good family picture with everyone smiling at the camera. That evening we had a yummy bbq, ate outside and then made smores over the firepit in the backyard. Matt and his family joined us with sparklers and then we watched all of the neighborhood fireworks. We stayed up way too late, ate too much and laughed a lot! It was nearly a perfect Pioneer day!

Only child (at home)

During July we let Koby and Morgan go and work on Papa and Gramma's farm for about 10 days. They had a great time. We missed them-especially Maylee! But during that time Maylee got to experience being the only child at home. I admit she did get a bit spoiled. Here are a few of the pictures we took. At Chili's she ate my corn on the cob and loved it! Then while Steve was getting his glasses repaired Maylee and I tried on glasses. I did her hair in braids for the first time ever and she looked so stinkin' cute. She had to model them for us. Maylee was very excited to see her siblings again, her old parents are kinda boring.

Splash pad

We got to have a nice visit with the Anderson girls earlier this month. On a very warm day we headed to the splash pad in Springville. The girls had a great time being together and enjoying the nice cool water!

Koby-the bunny sitter

Koby got to bunnysit for a few days, the girls enjoyed it!