"Pokie"

In August we headed up to Pocatello for our annual visit to the Allens.  They do a good job of making it a desireable destination vacation.  :)  good times, good food and good company... 

Side trip on the way to visit the bird refuge in Brigham City

We tried to visit a nearby reservoir but discovered that the water had been drained for the potato farmers :)  Good thing the kids have more fun sitting on the jet skis in the trailer!

You can see the emptied reservoir behind Jordan

Our picnic and play at "the Idaho beach" was super fun anyway!

And more water play at home!!

The Allens have the best front yard aka playing field. 100 yards?   It is put to good use. 

Thanks!!

Leisel Lou

the busy baby cupboard

buying some time to work in the backyard

a visit to the library

The skinned nose was a close encounter with the driveway pavement while exploring.

Here's a first steps video.  Pay attention to the cute girl and ignore the weird photographer who forgets that recording doesn't rotate very easily after it is uploaded....

the 4th in Grass Valley

We made it to Koosharem again for the Hatch Family Reunion!  It is a tradition that helps the kids feel and recognize their heritage.  Yea for wonderful second cousins and great aunts and uncles! and yea for tradition!

Cute parade participants!

Summertime

Here's a compilation of some summer happenings.

Briggs Family Gathering

and "Tea Party" sponsored by the girls




 
The ultimate snow cones (pokemon flavor, etc!)
 And gathering eggs and four wheeler rides in Garland.

Michael loved cub scout day camp! 

receiving scouting awards

summer reading

Haircuts from Heather

Festivals in the Park

In June, Tessa finally got to have a gymnastics class at the rec. center!

We made it to Connor's pool!  The kids look forward to this all year. 

Yea for Jordan -- the swimmer!

Julie took this photo when we made it up to the "Living Room" hike.

Here's the view

It was a doozy, but I was glad we made it hiking a few times for the summer.

The boys were so excited to participate in a soccer league, and on the same team!

Jordan as goalie

Yea for Grandpa!  It was so fun to have him come out to the final game.

playground playtime after soccer

conquering the rock wall at the gym

a few pool visits with cousins and friends :)

a calm Sunday afternoon!

Photography at the Draper Temple

 

the primary parade

The real parade.  Days of '47 float preview.  Wow!

Rocket launching at pack meeting

Susie stopped by for dinner and brought a birthday cake for me! 

More cake with mom and dad.  yum.

dinners with friends

I love that Jordan works hard at these swim lessons and Michael too!

We got Dad to the last trip to the wa