7 peaks

We were so lucky to find an amazing price for the Pass of All Passes a couple of months ago, and we have been trying to take full advantage of our season passes to 7 Peaks. The kids love going with their cousins and its nice to have my sister in law there to watch the baby while I actually get to go on some slides. We have really been enjoying our summer! 6 more weeks of fun to come!

Ella's Baptism

We were so excited to attend Ella's baptism on Saturday. The girls looked so cute in their white dresses together. I'm so glad they have both chosen to be baptized. 

The Jones girls- so crazy that a family of all boys has produced so many girls! 

Cherese and "little chef" Katie made the most delicious chocolate cake. Katie LOVES helping Cherese- they make a great team.

Happy 4th of July

Best Buddies at the parade- We got up early and went to breakfast in Copperton, then to the parade in WJ. It was so HOT

   

 Then we went swimming at the Jones' to cool off.

 Breanna turned 10- Sharing a birthday with America is pretty cool! 

 Then we went to Sandy for a GREAT firework show! Although Jessica could not have cared less about the fireworks. She just wanted to crawl around and pet the doggie by us. At least they didnt scare her. 

Surprise!

Its only been 6 weeks since the Paris' moved but we have missed them LOTS! Katie and Addison especially have- although thank goodness for cell phones, and skype! So when they decided last minute (literally the day before) to come out for the week of the 4th we thought it would be fun to surprise Katie. She had been bugging me for over an hour to call and talk to Addison and I knew they were on their way so I kept stalling her. LOL the video is so cute - Together again!

making memories

Some of my favorite childhood memories happened camping. We spent a LOT of our summer weekends at the Spruces Campground in Big Cottonwood canyon, I think we may have camped in every spot there growing up.  So this weekend we went camping with our friends the Chatelains to the Spruces.  It is just as awesome and fun as I remember!  We spent lots of time around the campfire, singing songs, roasting marshmallows (and starbursts- try it!), and telling stories.   

We took a few day excursions to different hiking spots in the canyon. Donut Falls is always a favorite.  Jessie enjoyed the backpack and even fell asleep for a while (I'm sure Greg enjoyed that)

 Oh ya- I was on this vacation! Do you ever wonder if your children will question if you were ever around because you are in hardly any pictures? Well here is proof!

hike #2: Wasatch Back

Greg and I had seen a trail head on the Guardsman's Pass several times and thought it would be fun to see where it lead to. I'm so glad we did- we found a beautiful lake.

Cherry Picking

We have a fun Jones Family tradition of going cherry picking at my mother in law's family property in Orem. They have 80+ year old trees that are amazing and so fun to climb and pick the yummiest cherries you will ever eat!  We pick some, eat some, and play with cousins... so much fun!

Can you see Breanna in the tree? 

I want Greg to build my girls a cute play house like this one. I LOVE it!

Palisades June 17-21

 It seems like Palisades (or camping in general) makes my kids teeth fall out. 2 years ago when we were camping in Palisades Katie lost her 2 front teeth. So I was pretty surprised when Brielle lost her front tooth the day we got there.  I thought for sure she would loose the other one because it was so loose too, but it fell out the day we got home :(  Fun memories!

 Jessie really did GREAT- this trip was our trial to see how much camping we were going to be doing this year. and YAY - it was a success! My Mom and Grandma came and they helped out a TON, entertaining her while we were out on the canoe.

 Kenelle came with us and the girls (and Greg)  really enjoyed catching fish in their nets and putting them in their holding pond.

 Hunter LOVED the water and as always getting REALLY dirty!