July 7, 2008

Fun... Fun... Fun!

The last week has been so much FUN! My sister Lisa and two of her boys, Noah and Ethan came to visit and we have had a great time! She is staying a few more days hoping that Jennie's baby decides to come...she can't wait to hold him...we all can't wait!!!!
This week we have enjoyed...
Swim Lessons.
Dolphins and Tigers at the Mirage.
Pedicures with Grami.
The Fourth of July family BBQ and fireworks.
American Idol Concert.
Girls Camp.
Sunday Dinner with the family.

WOW... as you can see I am way behind on my blogging... Oh well... Here are some cute pics...


They all moved on to level 4...

Taylor and Kaden both learned to dive...because Ally is
"the best swim teacher ever!" Kaden has even mastered a flip off of the diving board...
Kate is a fish who loves to swim underwater...and Jackson is doing awesome too!



The dolphins and white tigers at the Mirage were so cool...
but the 112* outside was way too hot!


Even though it took a major miracle to talk Mom into her first pedicure ever a couple of years ago...now she really enjoys them and so do we!

We all had a BLAST on the 4th of July...


Ally was a counselor at girls camp and she got home just in time to watch the neighborhood fireworks show...


We took the kids to the American Idol Concert and they loved it! It was a bit corny...but we sure had fun seeing our favorites in person...
Kate and Grama Linda's favorite was Brooke White
Ethan, Lisa, Ally, Noah, Tiana and Taylor's favorite was David Archuleta
Jennie's fav was Jason Castro
Jackson's favorite was Michael Johns
Kaden's  favorite was David Cook





Sunday Dinner with everyone is always great... even though after all the dishes are finally done I always threaten to never cook again...everyone knows that of course I will.
This Sunday was especially fun because Amy was finally home!!! She has been in Puerto Rico for the last few weeks.

It has been a great, busy, fun week and we are all so grateful that Lisa and the boys came to visit...
Family is everything, and I am so grateful...

4 comments:

Melody B. said...

The picture of the flip off the board is GREAT! Who took it? How fun that you went to the Amer. Idol concert...those kids have an awesome mom/grammi!:P I am making my blog private soon so if you'd like an invite please leave me your email address! Thanks!

susan bunker said...

Linda- I'm awaiting news of a new baby! The week looks spectacular...good thing you're so young, you can be so fun! Good to see Amy! She always looks wonderful!

House of Joy said...

I love catching up on your blog.
You are a fun family!!!

You are a wonderful Mom and Grandma...Lucky people to be part of your clan.

My family got a big kick out of Ally's camp story. She is amazing and wonderful.

I am grateful to be your visiting teacher and friend. You are a great blessing and friend to Tina and me. After we leave your home we always comment on how much we learn from you and how uplifted we feel.
Thank you for all you do.

Allison Barnes said...

looks like a fun, busy week! thanks again for coming up to camp!! You are amazing. I forgot to tell you, after our wednesday night fireside one of the girls was talking about it and she said "When President Schlauder was speaking, i kept picturing him with long hair and a light blue mickey mouse shirt on and I would start to laugh." It was cute!