Scout Camp and Weddings

This week was packed with all kinds of things.  James left on Monday morning for week long scout camp.  I have included before and after pics of James and of the group! He had a good time, caught fish and hiked!! These are the before pics of James and scout camp group.

Grandpa Wright came over and brought an eagle statue that his mom made, he gave it to jacob. It was pretty cool. We were able to get Jacob to put a scout shirt on and have a picture.  

Thursday, Lindsay and Adam were married in the Oquirrh mountain temple.  It was wonderful to be able to join with them and celebrate this day with this sweet and happy couple.  

 Charlotte is rolling over and reaching for things a lot now! She is so cute!

 Dad and I were able to go to Makell Grotepas’s wedding reception.  They are a very cute couple.  


After photos of James and Scout camp group

Jordanelle, Wendover & My 29th Birthday

Grandma and Grandpa have officially sold their home in Pleasant Grove and bought a home in American Fork.  You know the road we take out to Utah Lake in American Fork Harbor, it is right by that.  This will give them some room for Motor Home and trailer and tools etc.  The house is only one level which will be perfect for both of them. They will close in and move next month.  

 We rented a house right by Jordanelle Reservoir and stayed there from Monday through Thursday.  Jacob actually came with us.  I didn't know if that was going to happen or not even up to the last minute when we left.

 Charlotte is having a little struggle liking her life jacket.  She doesn't want to have it on.  She did pretty well considering.  We all had a pretty good time.  We set up the little sport tent and some chairs and made a beach camp.  Shanna, James, Charlotte and I sat there for a little while, Jacob and Dad and Christian rode around in the boat for a while.

 The 2nd night, we drove into Park City and went out to dinner and went to the Alpine Slide.

 The house we rented.  It doesn't look very big but it had 4 big bedrooms, a big kitchen, hottub, 4 bathrooms 1 big and 1 small family room.

 Christian, Shanna, Charlotte & Jacob left Wednesday evening after dinner to go home.  I started feeling very feverish on Wednesday evening.  Christian had to work the next day.  Dad and James and I drove around in the mountains by Park City and Deer Valley and down through Midway.  We saw some fantastic views! It was so beautiful.  We found a little carnival in Midway and James did a few rides.   The whole evening I was chilled and cold.  I was wrapped up in a blanket from the car and Dad's jacket.  

Friday, Dad and I and Chris and Mel went to Wendover and went to a Hard Rocker Guitarist concert.  It was pretty cool but the guy swore a lot.  It ruined it for me.  I was and am so disappointed in myself that I said yes.  It was really fun to hang out with Chris and Mel.  We stayed over night in Wendover.  We went to a buffet for dinner and then went out for breakfast the next morning and then we headed home.  

 I made this peanut Butter Chocolate pie for my birthday!

 Shanna and Christian bought me a birthday cake from city cakes.  It was so good.  I have more than plenty birthday dessert!  Grandma and Grandpa also came over and had dinner with us all for my birthday. Dad BBQ'd some chicken and burgers and shanna helped me make roasted potatoes, watermelon, salad.

Bear Lake

Sunday Night we drove up to Bear Lake with the Lynns.  We spent time there until Wednesday afternoon.  We stayed at the Lynn's lake house.  We had such a good time.  We really enjoyed hanging out with them.  James loved having other kids to tube and board with.  They all tried it.  It was fun.  James got up on the wake board.  I was able to ski again.  It took me many tries. I am out of practice. It has been a few years since I have had shoulder and rib injuries.  I also did the knee board.  Dad did the knee board and had a lot of fun.    Anna and I planned the meals and menu.  We absolutely loved bear Lake and we are so happy we were able to go.  It is so beautiful.  The water was so gorgeous.  It wasn't as cold as we thought it was going to be.  

 We had the missionaries over for dinner tonight.

James went to the temple for the first time.  There was only one other family there so there was no waiting.  We tried and tried all month long to get James to the temple with Dad and Me but then Friday I just decided I needed to get him there even if Dad couldn't go.  Dad will have to go with him next time or another time.  James friends, Tyson Olsen, Adam Lynn and Tyler Hansen went with us.  James is ready to go again next week.  

 I went to pick up Charlotte for half a day so Shanna could finish her homework and finals and everything.  This is Charlotte so excited and clapping.  She is so fun. I cant wait for you to meet her.
Jacob and I spent the last 3 days driving up to park city for his soccer tournament.  His team played very well and won the first 2 games.  Then they lost the 3rd game.  Then we came home.  I guess I didn't get any pictures.  Jacob hurt his back about a month ago during a game in a tournament.  He has had a hard time getting back up to playing well.  He played really well in this tournament and is feeling a lot better.

James the Deacon

It has been another adventurous week! We are so thankful for the wonderful blessings that we enjoy everyday from a loving Heavenly Father.  I know we are blessed and that he watches over us during easy times and hard times.
James passed the sacrament for the first time last Sunday and the 2nd time today! He did so great! We are so proud of him. He likes to get ready and get to church early.

Last Sunday this is what the cupcake refreshments looked like! I made 4 different kinds of cupcakes and 4 different frostings and fruit and sprinkles etc. 

Shanna and Christian and Charlotte

Bridal shower flowers

James went to BYU soccer camp. He really loved it.

This is his dorm room he stayed in. He didn’t have a roommate.  He had the whole room to himself. He was so exhausted when he came home!

I bought this cute little seat so I could feed Charlotte more easily! Buddy is helping her clean up her fingers.

Feeding Charlotte! It is so fun to have Charlotte come over and spend a few hours with us! The boys are so sweet with her.

I introduced Charlotte to big dog and little dog! She thought it was very tasty!

Serious Charlotte

James with a friend at soccer camp

So this picture is interesting. Aunt Teresa was visiting her mom in Boise and this girl with You is Emily Peterson Teresa’s moms neighbor! Is she in the Baltic Mission? She is Russian speaking!

Christian and Shanna and Charlotte went to Yellowstone.  I dont know if they will write this week or if they have service out there. They sent me this pic.  We are on our way to Bear Lake with the boat. We are going with the Lynn’s and they have a house by the lake.  We will stay with them.  Jacob wouldn’t come with us! Austin and hunter Ramsey gave homecoming and farewell talks today.  Austin made me cry so much. Both of them gave great talks.  Austin’s just really touched me so deeply.  The spirit was so strong in that room. 
I love you so much my sweet girl. One of my favorite pioneer songs is “faith in every footstep” I love that so much. Please remember how much we love you and that we are constantly praying and thinking of you! I am praying for you and your eyes! I also wanted to tell you that we are so thankful for your letters and experiences that you share with us! A few weeks ago I decided to specifically pray for you and Michelle  each to find those who are prepared to receive the gospel. That next week you both had such great reports of finding. Keep up the great work!
Love always and forever
Mom

Summer, Weddings, Flowers & Raspberries

 Charlotte came and hung out at our house for a few hours on Wednesday so Shanna could get some homework done.  We love having Charlotte around.  She is certainly a beautiful bright spot in our world.  The boys are both so cute and gushy with her.

 Shanna and Charlotte in their matching pjs.

Adam and Lindsay are getting married on August 9th and we hosted a wedding shower and invited the Wright's and the Jacobs.  It was really fun.

 We have so many raspberries this year.  I cannot pick them fast enough.  They are so good.  Buddy likes raspberries too.

Shanna, Charlotte  and I went downtown for lunch and temple square.  It was super hot outside so we didn't go outside very long.  

  Nick Burrell gave his farewell talk and Kaden Webb gave his homecoming today.  It was very cool.  We went and visited both of them tonight.