Family Reunions

July has been quite a month, no time to even catch my breath. But at the same time theres nothing I love more than being with family, and extended family. We have a chance to catch up on each others lives and spend some time reminising old times. Life speeds by at a pace I can hardly keep up with and its nice to see people we love that we haven't connected with since the last year. In July we did the relay for life walk, where we walked for 25 hours. The next weekend we camped up Blacksmith Fork Canyon with the Larsens. What a great weekend we had. Tubing in the Blacksmith Fork River, watching movies out side like the old drive in movies, cooking, visiting, and generally playing and laughing together. A great time was had by all. Our neice Meaghan had a new little baby girl (Mya Belle) she missed it because she spent her weekend in the hospital. I guess that was a pretty good excuse, but we missed her a ton.

This past weekend we camped at Cinnamon Creek, with the Page side of the family. More water fights and saving ourselves from Uncle David (my brother in law). He always keeps us on our toes. This was a year that he learned a little respect back. He's finally getting a little older and all the nieces and nephews are getting alot older and stronger. We totally love you David!! But now is the time to back down. Remember we're the old generation now.

Emily's birthday /Our Anniversary

July 7th is a great day for our family, 32 years ago on 7.7.77 we were married. What a wonderful 32 years it has been. We have been best friends and we have had amazing times laughing and crying together.
Nine years ago on our anniversary our little Emily was born. Our oldest grandchild, that was my favorite anniversary of all. Now instead of anniversary party's we celebrate birthdays on that day. I can't think of anything I would rather celebrate.
Em and I spent a little time together on the 7th, but she had a primary party, so we did a little birthday shopping after that. She knew right where to go and exactly what she wanted so it didn't take to long.
Emily is a wonderful and a talented little girl, we are blessed to have her as a part of our family. She's my favorite anniversary gift ever!

4th of July

Wow am I slow!! I love the 4th of July, its one of my favorite times of year. Family get togethers, fireworks, parades, cookouts. What's better than celebrating our country's birthday with family and friends, to make us remember all we have to be thankful for. What an amazing country we live in, with all the freedoms we enjoy. This past year a friend of ours was killed in Irac, fighting for the freedom I take for granted. I've always known freedom isn't free, but he and his little family made me realize what a huge price some have paid. Thanks to the many servicemen who fight to keep each of us safe, and give us freedom to live and believe as we choose. Thanks to the Alleman family! Thanks to Brett Stott! Thanks to my Dad and Grandpa Yeates and all those who have fought in defense of this country!! You are our Hero's!!!