Gavin's 9th birthday.  I can't believe it.  Shane and I took him out to dinner and told him no one could come over because of schedules.  He was really bummed out.  When we got home he opened the door and the family yelled surprise.  He was really excited and had no clue.  We had cake and ice cream.  Thanks to everyone who came and yelled.


Gavin shares his birthday month with Granny.  She turned 90 this year and is still going!

A Sad Day

Since we are moving and cannot take our playset with us, we gave it to our neighbors.  It was a sad day because Gavin has been playing on it for 7 years. Our friends, the Foutz's, had donated it to us way back when. Now when I look out the window in the backyard there is something missing. Oh well.  On to bigger and better things, I guess.

School Time

School started this week for Gavin.  He was very excited.  I was sad that it seems so early to go back.  He has the same teacher from 1st grade that moved up so he was happy about that.  So far it has been great getting up, getting ready and walking to school.  Don't know when we'll start running around and I'll start yelling "it is 7:55 get in the car."  That happened many times last year. Well most of the time.
Dreaming about school.

Fair Time

Gavin and I went to the fair today.  It was an unlimited ride for one price night, but somehow I spent a lot of money.  We did have fun.  Gavin rode some rides that he wouldn't have last year so he is getting braver.

Gavin with his giant snowcone
On the dragon rollercoaster
                    Down the fun slide

Family visit

This past week we have had fun with my sister, nieces and dad coming to visit.  We first met up with them at my Aunt's house in Vernon, AZ to have some fun.  Then they followed us back home to relax, play and shop (the adults).  It was great to have them be able to come visit and see the four corners.  It is really sad that there are only 2 weeks left of summer vacation.

      Gavin mini four wheeling in Vernon

 Playing in the river at Berg Park

       Down time at home playing Wii
            We took a great horseback riding trip north of Durango that was amazing.

   

Beach and Zoo

Yesterday was another beach day at Newport and today we went to the Los Angles Zoo. It was quite hot today, but we survived by spraying each other with water bottles and finding shade when possible. It was cool to see all the animals. We stopped on our way home at our favorite burger joint, In N Out. Yay!

Huntington Beach

Today we went down to the beach and ate at Ruby's at the end of the pier. Then played on the beach for a few hours. It was nice weather and very fun to play in the water.

Cali visit

On Monday, we went to the Jurassic store with Aunt Melissa, Heather, Jenna, and Grandpa to check out the reptiles. Not my favorite place. Gavin was very brave and held a python, scorpion,a small turtle that grows to be huge, and a bearded dragon.




Monday night we took the kids to Medieval Times. It is a dinner and a show place. They serve you in a tournament seating area, serve food with no utensils, and put on a show with knights assigned to your section by colors. We had a blue knight. The kids loved it.

Scottsdale

On our travels to California, we stopped in Scottsdale for the weekend with Shane and had a nice relaxing weekend, free of stress and troubles if only for a few hours.

Pre - 4th of July

Tonight Gavin and Sam took some fireworks outside to light off. Being boys, they can not wait for the 4th. Hopefully the house will not burn down before then.

Scout Camp

This week was Gavin's first Scout Camp. We are finally done. Hallelujah!! He did have lots of fun and passed off a lot of things, but we are glad to be done. He was glad he got to be with his cousin, Ethan during lunch time.

Our Utah Trip

Gavin and I went to Utah with one of his Aunt Melissa's and his cousins. We went to "This is the Place" which I have to say Gavin was not looking forward to. But once he was there he said this was the "coolest thing ever". I'm glad he changed his mind. It was great. The kids learned how to make ropes, learned about the medicine of old, met Brigham Young, visited with the animals, and learned more about the pioneers. We did a little shopping damage too. I blew my budget big time.



On the way home, we stopped at both holes in the rock, took a tour, and climbed to the top.





The best part for me was visiting the The Sweet Tooth Fairy store in Provo. We stopped there on the way up and home to get very yummy cupcakes. Love it!!!