Friday, July 2, 2010

St. George get-a-way

Our good friends the Nickel’s invited us to their St. George home last week. We took them up on their offer and enjoyed the week with them. Here are just a few photos that I took. (Greg and his new super cool camera got some better shot that I will post later.)

Thursday we got up early and headed out for a small hike to look for hieroglyphics. It was really cool to see them. The girls got a little scared that Jeff would get too close to the edge...but he was careful. The following Saturday Greg and Jeff went without the group to Snow Canyon and saw even more (more photos later).


Callie and Emma
Callie and mom
Jeff (getting too close to the edge) :)


We passed this coming home and I couldn't resist not stopping for a photo. I've only watched the show a few times but it is very inspirational and makes me cry.
I didn't know it was even near St. George.
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Luckily the Nickel's had a pool. One day when we were there it was 107. HOT!! We spent as much time as we could in the pool stay cool and have fun.
McCall and Riley
Emma, Callie and Alex
Jeff and Ian playing their 2 day Monopoly game.
It's hot.
Look how tall McCall is getting.
Callie and dad playing ping-pong.
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Thanks again Nickel's for the great time at your home. We really appreciated it. I will post more 'action" photos when Greg gets his pictures to me. Stay tuned!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Summer has begun...

Last week we took the boat up twice to Jordanelle with our friends the Barbosa’s (Friday) and the Hopkinson’s (Sunday). The Barbosa's had never been on a boat and this was super exciting for them. They loved every second of it and now are begging their dad to get them a boat. (ha)
The water was still to cold for me (60 degrees), but the kids put on their wetsuits and out they went. Hope everyone had fun and we can go again real soon!
Bailey-McCall-Lexi
Dillon-Callie
Fabio-Bailey-Chrissy
aughhhhhh...this is so fun!
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Sunday we took out the Hopkinson's with us on Father's Day since their dad is out of town. Maya had never been either and she was really excited. Thanks for helping our dad have a special day!
Maya-Callie (best friends)
McCall and Leslie (ready to hit the cold water)

arms up....don't let go.

Monday, June 14, 2010

A Lagoon day!

It was a perfect day to go. It was not hot, no long lines and discount tickets from Costco made for a lot of fun. The girls are old enough (tall enough) to ride all the rides so no kiddie land anymore. (yeah!!) Callie loved the Colossus and Jet Star 2. McCall loves Wicked. Jeff and I went on the Rocket and loved it. We couldn't get the kids to go with us.
A great way to spend a summer day.
The girls.

The sky-ride.
Callie
Callie and dad on the "Tilt a Whirl"
Jet Star 2 (which has always been mom's favorite)
McCall and Callie driving the cars.
BUMPER CARS!!!
Callie and dad on the "Musik Express"
Carla and Callie on Colossus (can you see us?)

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Wasatch Tournament

Over the Memorial Day Weekend we spent all of our time in Kaysville for the WASATCH SOCCER TOURNAMENT. The Red Devils played awesome and won the semi-finals. Monday afternoon we played in the finals against Park City. The girls lost by one goal and came in second place in the whole tournament. We were so proud of them and their dedication.
We'll see you again this August at the Park City Tournament!
Red Devils...waiting for the final game!
Taylor and Liza goofing off
Getting their metals. Good job girls!!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

REAL beats Kansas City

McCall and her soccer team got to go on the field at the REAL soccer game last night.
They had a lot of fun!
Out on the field.
Abbi-Savannah-McCall-Taylor-Leslie-LEO THE LION
On the field
Some of The RED DEVILS team.
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Elle and Taylor

5 GUYS BURGERS before the game. yum!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Shoot....and score!

I remember getting these same photos with McCall when she was small. She also loved to play basketball with her dad (she was a little smaller and would take her shirt off so she'd match her dad.)
Now Callie has enjoyed some games with her dad. Both kids have learned how to dribble, pass and shoot. Jeff has always enjoyed the game and it is great he can pass down his skills to the girls.
I love my dad!