A bit of Texas

We were so glad when we heard that our cousins were coming from Texas to visit us. We called Jaren to see if he would join us and we started to make plans. We decided to do something that we knew that they had never done before, float the river!

They were a little nervous at first.

They each got in the water and decided that for July 22nd it was still pretty cold...

but they would have fun no matter what!

Before we float the river they needed a picture on the big rock located near the area that you put your boat in. The day was really perfect because it was a little overcast and not too warm.

Our first stop on the river we took the boat out and the boys climbed up to the rocks and found a small cave.

Uncle Jesse works his magic and tells them what fun it is to jump into the river from the cliff above.

It's not that cold, really.

Really?
Jake is the first to try it out, brave kid.

AHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Uncle Jesse is there, like he promised, to pull him out.

Jake is pretty proud of himself as he should be, he is more brave than I am. I would never jump into that cold water on purpose.

Jaren decides that it looks really fun.

Weeeeeee!!!

He made it too!

Now Cameron will take a turn.

Ready, Set...

GO!

It really is that cold!

Can you see Jake's teeth chattering. Logan and his mom are staying warm on the rock...Smart.

One more time for Cameron.

You gotta warm up afterward.

Krista getting a rare minute alone on the rock.

Our next stop was at a sandbar. The kids loved sinking in the sand and of course flipping it on each other. They are boys, what did you expect?

We are so glad that Jesse was there to make sure that we made it safely down the river.

A picture from the boat. Pictures really never do it justice, but it was beautiful.

Jake is still a little cold from his jump. Logan looks happy that he made the choice to stay dry.

Self photos, do they ever turn out?



PIONEER DAY

They 24th of July is a big deal in Utah so we were glad that the Texans were there to join in the celebration. The day started with a parade and a free slushy, always a good time.

Jaren enjoying his treat.

Again with the self taken photo, oh well what can you do when we want a picture of all of us together. We were glad Andrea could come out too.

This is a picture of the Parade, Jesse and Cameron are in the back of the troop. The Boy Scouts of America celebrated 100 years of scouting and it was really a neat thing for Cameron to be part of.

You can't have a celebration without fireworks. Uncle Jesse took the boys to the firework stand after the parade and let them pick out what they wanted.

Their favorites seemed to be the ones with parachutes.

That was the last time the dog got close to the fireworks. He kept trying to bite them and then finally burnt himself, poor guy. At least he learned to stay away.

Setting up for the big display.

Logan is waiting for his firework to go off so he can run after the parachute guy.

Hey its not all fun and games when you visit us. We put our visitors to work. Here is Jaren gathering wood so that we can have a hot dog roast.

Krista found a new friend in my yard.

The night was beautiful and so perfect for all the fun that we had.

Cameron and his roman candle.