Monday, August 10, 2009

What we have been up to...

So, I've been absent from the blogging world for a little while....sorry for the one of two of you that actually follow my blog! :) Between just enjoying the summer and really just not being on the computer much I just haven't had much to post. So here are a few pics from a few of our adventures this summer...
Every year the Downs side of my family get together for our annual family reunion at Bear Lake. It was so fun! I look forward to this weekend all year. It's been a tradition since I was a pre-teen, and now it's fun to watch our kids get together and play!


Simon enjoyed helping Cody fish. Um...they didn't exactly catch anything, unless you count the weeds in the back cast. But it was fun to watch the fish jumping in the water.

Nothing beats spending the day with Grandpa!



We went hiking to White Pine with my dad, Aunt Josie, and Uncle Dave.
I honestly didn't know exactly what kind of a hike it was going to be. I was pretty tired after and was also impressed that Simon did the hike (with a little help from grandpa and dad's shoulder rides). It was a beautiful hike though!



In the many years of my life that we have gone to Bear Lake I have not once stopped by the scenic over look. So, we decided to stop this time.





July also included Birthday month for Hayley! :)





And I had the pleasure (insert sarcasm here) or spending a week in Phoenix for work. Um....can anyone say 114 degrees????







And of course we spent a lot of time running through the sprinklers. I love this pic of Simon!!













Well, there you have it. Our fun filled summer thus far. We still have a Lagoon trip planned, and of course ahem- my birthday. :)








5 comments:

Hayley said...

Thanks for including the ugliest picture of me ever on your blog.
I.look.huge.

I adore that pic of Simon, he is just so freakin' handsome!

Stacey Irwin said...

I remember your family doing the bearlake thing! So fun you are keeping the traditons alive~

Looks like Simon is having a great summer!

Speaking of Lagoon......do you ride ALL the rides now? THAT just brought back a WHOLE bunch of memories!

have a good rest of summer and don't worry your b-day is on my calendar!

Hawks Family said...

Looks like you've been busy having fun this summer! Loved the pic of Simon all wet - what a cute smile! We're sad we missed Bear Lake this year - heard it was lots of fun.

The Wolfley Family said...

FINALLY. Pictures of Simon. He is as studly and cute as ever. I can't wait to see you all again!

Caesy Jade Smith said...

happy late birthday!! sorry we couldnt make it!