Sunday, July 6, 2008

4th of July

Diana and I spent the 4th of July at her parents' house in Stansbury Park. We've been doing this each summer since we got married and it seems like it just gets funner every year. This year there were paddle boats, water balloons, bubbles and swimming pools for the little kids, and a 55-foot slip 'n slide for the "big kids" (see videos below). Then on Saturday we went to Castle Dale for the blessing of Diana's sister's new baby - Averie. Elder Dallin H. Oaks just happened to be in the area for a family reunion, so he was presiding at the meeting, which was pretty cool. But the amazing thing is that this was the second time in the last few years that Elder Oaks has just showed up at a sacrament meeting we were attending (it also happened in our last ward in the Avenues). We think he may be stalking us.

Abby and her new cousin Averie
Abby's saying "Where's Brewster?"
(He's under the blanket)

Abby's 4th of July outfit

Enjoying some good food in the shade

Feeding the ducks

Abby and Ella

Abby and Carly

Abby with Grandpa and Grandma Roberts

Slip 'n Slide All-Stars

Five guys in a kiddie pool..... don't ask.

Extreme Slip 'n Slide - Relay

Extreme Slip 'n Slide - Human Train

Extreme Slip 'n Slide - Double High Five
(Don't try this at home)

Averie after her baby blessing

5 comments:

Cory and Monika said...

That was a fun weekend! Too bad it had to end! I love the pic. of the five guys in the pool!!!!

Kali said...

How FUN! The slip 'n slide looks like it was a BLAST!

Ian and Lara said...

How fun!! I love the extreme slip n slide! Abby of course looks so darling! She looks like such a big girl now and not a baby, I still just think of her as this baby, but she sure isn't! I love her hair! Can't wait to see you guys!

Shemri and Gang said...

Man we missed out by not coming with you guys we will learn for next year! Looks like you had a great time!

Karen said...

I love the extreme slip 'n slide and the extreme croquet from your earlier post. Looks like it was a blast!! Little Abby looks so cute in her bikini too!