We've been trying really hard to find a good way to spend our summer vacation. With Mike gone this summer, time has really slowed down. I have been trying to stay busy, and it has gotten a lot more busy and more exciting since my big sister, Jessica and her 7 kids came to town. She has been such a blessing, she came just when I needed her most!!
Despite it feeling like a very long, slow (and lonely) summer, we have had a few high points. Time slowing to a crawl kind of reminds me of what it's like when I'm pregnant. . .but, my current situation is still way better than being pregnant! At least this way when I am bored and trying to stay busy and distracted, I have the physical capacity to actually do fun stuff.
Here are some highlights:
Our day boating at Deer Creek was awesome! I really need friends with a boat, so I can do that more often. It was so therapeutic and the kids loved it, too.
I know I am so pale it is hard to look directly at this picture. But, it was a big moment for me. After several failed attempts I actually got up and wake surfed. . . .for a glorious 30 seconds!;)
So nice to have an extra set of hands to help with the Tiny Terror!
BYU Bean Museum--always a hit!
One of many park days with cousins. 
Upper Provo River Falls
The whole entourage!
I tried to keep her out of the water, but to no avail. (Ruby, not Grandma. ;)
Mirror Lake
She's the Queen of the World!
He's still got a smile on his face. . .even after falling in the Falls and getting soaked and walking around Mirror Lake without any pants! What a trooper!Thank you Jess and kids for sharing so many good times with us. You guys are always a party wherever you go. I can't wait for our next adventure. Is tomorrow good for you? ;)
