Evy turns 3! Sept. 8, 2012

Evy has been talking about her birthday for at least a month. She has been pointing out "princess party cakes" at the store and talking about seeing her cousins come. Then the day before, I asked her who's birthday was the next day. She kept saying it was Kate's birthday and Kate's cake. Hopefully she finally figured it out. I didn't have the skills to make a princess cake. Maybe next year. I blame Kim for this. She is the cake maker. Karlene and Gene were camping in Hyrum. They brought Evy some presents and we went out to lunch.

Evy loves "M & N's"

We had our nearby family over for a BBQ and some friends joined us for cake and ice cream. We had a lot of leftover ice cream and I have been enjoying it a little too much.

Grandma Marian, Brian and Cameron (our neighbors), Nelson, Ray and Jack.

Cameron, Evy and Vera.

Evy's Great-Grandma Marian and Grandma Elena

Evy got an Ariel doll, a princess camping chair, baby bassinet, a bow that shoots marshmallows, bubbles, nail polish, movies, a magic wand, puzzle, play-doh, princess jammies, etc.

Evy and Maddi blowing bubbles.

 

The marshmallow bow was a hit. Peyton, Nelson and Jack.

Vera, Elena, Maddi, Cameron and Evy.

Evy singing to and babying Ariel.

This is that morning when we were frosting her cake. This is a lovely look for her. Happy birthday Evy!

Fish Fry at G&G Call's: Labor Day 2012

We have always spent every Labor Day going to my grandparents' house in Firth, Idaho. They live just up the street from the Eastern Idaho State Fair. We usually go to that the Saturday before. We are limiting our time at Grandma's now that there are so many of us. We now try to hold our parties on their property and the cousins camp out.

Lil' Winn getting ready to enjoy some fish. Not really but this kid will eat anything.

My Grandpa created a pond on his property from the canal water. He then stocks it with fish. This is a dream come true for the boys in the family. How would it be to have enough property to put a huge pond on it?

 

Brian, Evy, Jack, Elena, Maddi, Sami and Allie watching Matt canoe. Derek was actually swimming in it.

Gramma Yena, Winston, Allie, Nelson. Allie and I got to drive up together and we gossiped until the cows came home. I definitely do not get enough interaction with women.

Grandpa getting ready to cook up some corn. Their corn on the cob is the best. That is my Grandpa Ford's truck in the back. He only drives a Ford. :) Oh and my Grandpa is 92.

My Grandpa took an old swing set and tied swings to it. So innovative.

Evy, Zach, Brooklyn, Maddi and Kate playing "Bubble Gum."

Grandpa and Shecky

Brian, Maggie and Allie. Thank goodness my Auntie Shawna brought burgers so I didn't have to eat fish. Nelson ate like 5 pieces because my Cousin Mark that is a chef cooked it up for everyone.

My step-cousin used to live in a trailer on the property. He recently moved so my Grandpa took advantage of the plumbing hookups. He built an outhouse with a flushing toilet and lights.

Now we can camp in style. Can't wait to go next year! I hope Evy has memories of my grandparents because they are amazing.

Bear Lake August 23-26, 2012

On August 20th, Casey's in-laws invited us to their annual water party in their backyard. They live in Hyde Park as well. Evy loves playing with her cousins more than anything so she had a blast. We had a BBQ and they just played and played. My kids were just excited to have grass to play on.

Evy and Lilly

We then spent the weekend in Bear Lake, our usual relaxation spot. We took the boat out for a ride. Nelson and Evy swimming.

Evy likes to drive on the street up to the cabin.

Evy playing in the water.

Nelson

Coleman was way good. Poor little buddy got a bit of heat rash despite me trying to keep him covered and shaded.

This canopy has got to go. It collapsed on Coleman. We finally gave up and took it down. Robin and Amber met up with us. We had a BBQ on the beach. Nelson discovered white cheddar popcorn that they brought and he was in love.

Taggert loves the great outdoors.

Deer are often feeding in this field near the cabin.

We discovered a new shake shop called "Jake's." It was fantastic. You have to go when they aren't swamped and they have time to make you a decent shake. I had chocolate almond and Nelson had raspberry of course.