field trip/mesquite days...

While we were in Salt Lake, the boys were having

fun at Mesquite Days. Mason stayed home

because he didn't want to miss his field trip on Thurs

down to the Leid Children's Museum.

Mason had a blast going on all the rides this year

and his favorite one was the Galaxy 3000!

He was also lucky enough to ride on the 

old fire truck in the parade!!!

Sunday

We were lucky enough to be in town

for the blessing of Zach and Shanna's twins.

Before heading home we went to church and

had a luncheon at Bart and Tracy's afterwards.

The boys are so cute!!! They named them

Grayson John and Jackson Gene...

We had a wonderful weekend celebrating with Kirst,

shopping, visiting with friends and family.

It was time to get home and back to reality!!!

Lunch with Grandpa Gene/Girls Day

Saturday we took Grandpa Gene to Zupa's

and had fun visiting with him. I just love

that guy so much!!!! He doesn't recognize who

we are but he is still so sweet and just goes

along with whatever!! I've been so blessed

to have such amazing grandparents in my life

and it's hard to see them age and struggle with

their memory. I'm just thankful to have these

little moments and capture them with a picture!

After lunch we dropped Grandpa off and headed

to get pedicures!! It was Brooklin's first time and 

she loved it!! We had a fun afternoon shopping

and hanging out together!

We were staying at the Whiting's and later

that night we headed out for a late night

treat at Yogurtland!!! We love our bff's...

She Did It!!!

My lil sis is now an official graduate from

the University of Utah!!! I'm so proud

of her and all of her hard work and determination! 

She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in

Human Development & Family Studies.

We were able to attend both graduations, one being

Thursday night and the other one which she 

received her diploma was Friday morning.

Thursday night the guest speaker was Alex Smith,

former U of U athlete and former 49er QB 

and currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs!

My mom, Brooklin and I headed up for the 

weekend - Dad just had back surgery and didn't

think he could handle all the festivities.

Grandma Winters and Larry along with Zach

joined in the fun Thursday night.

After the ceremony just us girls headed to

Cheesecake Factory for a late dinner!

Friday we had to be up bright and early as the 

graduation was at 9:00 am!

This was the largest group so they had 2 lines 

calling names but it went by quick.

After hers was over we headed to another bldg

so she could see some of her friends from the

Social Work program graduate!

Then we headed up to Ruth's Diner for some

lunch and try out their famous biscuits!!

Later that evening Kirst and I headed downtown to

meet up with some of her friends to celebrate.

Grandma and Brooklin went over and sat

 with Grandpa Gene for a few hours!

51's game

Friday night it was little league night

down at the 51's game so Nick took the

kids down for some fun. I had a late softball

game so I missed out!!! They met up with

Woods' and Hughes' before the game to eat

dinner and then off to the game.

The kids had a blast... they met cosmo the alien,

got their faces painted, went down on the field to

sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the 7th inning

stretch and enjoyed the fireworks and free slurpees 

for so many strikeouts and a win!!!