Just a bunch of random stuff

     It's been a good week. Father's Day was nice, unfortunately all the gifts for Greg are still undelivered. He did get an apple watch a week or two early so he wasn't completely neglected in the gift department. He's definitely one of the best dad's out there!

Church at home brings on some interesting wardrobe choices for my boys.

    Charlie was so happy to spend time with her cousins this week.

Father's Day dinner.

Another fun hairdo.

     Greg's happier every day about his decision to have the carpal tunnel surgery.

Greg's hands four days post-opt. He's improving more and more each day.

      Finally got to try out the new park in Cedar Hills.

McClane's such a good boy.

Charlie loved the zip line.

Beau wasn't too excited about the splash pad part of the park.

     Carter and his buddies went to Lagoon and got pretty silly on the haunted house ride. It's not Carter in the videos but one of his friends.

      The dogs were obsessed with Judy when she stopped by this week.

   We also caught them snuggling on the couch. I'm not sure Smalls agreed to this but he was too lazy to do anything about it.

    So there's the week highlights. I can't believe June is nearly over! Summer always goes too quickly!

Hiking, ice cream, dog door, hair bows & surgery

     Greg and I treated ourselves to a nice little hike Saturday morning, which was beautiful and not too strenuous. We live in one of the most beautiful places!

Three Falls

We saw two of the three falls.

A great way to start our Saturday.

    And sometimes, ok most times, people build giant houses in Alpine!

     And back down in the 'poor' part of town where ice cream is made by cranking a handle on a wooden bucket, that's where real happiness lies.

M & M with the hair from WHERE!?

Brothers sharing the ice cream making joys.

What a great bunch of neighbors we have!

    And before Greg had his surgery he finally installed the more permanent doggie door. It was a big job but he did it with only one finger sliced and now my bedroom sliding door can be used for what it was meant for.

     And he even put together a little landing for them off the deck so they can safely go in and out. Spoiled dogs!

     And Charlie made a hairstyle request, which turned out pretty close to what she was hoping.

     My original sign didn't hold up too well in the winter weather so Kayli made me a better one and I love it!

    And it was finally surgery (Carpal Tunnel) day for Greg. He was a little anxious but all went well and now he can look forward to full functioning hands with no numbness and pain. I can't wait for a nice long Harley ride!

Dressed and ready to go.

Hands before and after. 

   He did great but he wasn't doing or saying anything silly, he just kept asking what time it was and telling me how weird it felt as they wheeled him away and things started getting dizzy. He also thanked me several times for being with him and wanted me to hold his hand. He was happy to have it done and over with.

   Now he's home and back to his favorite spot.

      Now we can look forward to recovery and more summer projects. And of course more ice cream, hiking and other fun stuff!

The after party!

     So this photo depicts how we felt after Tent City! We definitely needed a little nap/early bed time the next day or five. We did enjoy a fun visit from my cousin, Nathan and his cute wife this week. Charlie especially enjoyed having extra people around to visit with. She's definitely our social butterfly! (They were here shopping apartments for their big move here, to Utah County, next month.)

Sometimes you fall asleep outside before 7 PM.

    And this video of baby Beau is about as cute as it gets. Her little jabber voice is priceless! You can't help but smile when you hear her. She's ADORABLE!!




      We're a week out from Greg's carpal tunnel surgery. Lets hope nothing interferes with that plan because he's definitely looking forward to some relief from his pain and discomfort. Now on to a quiet, relaxing weekend.

Kayli's birthday, Tent city, plus some!

     Lots of fun this week! Pretty peonies from the yard. They smell so great!

   We had a few extra pet friends visiting last weekend. (Not photographed was pretty Belle.) The poor cat, at least she can find a hiding spot pretty quickly.

     The warm weather and the new porch are a perfect combo to start our Sunday, ice cream making, gatherings again.

    Home made ice cream brings a crowd every time. (Greg actually bought more ice cream makers so we can serve the masses without running out.)

     Georgia loves when the cat will wrestle with her.

     And how cute is this grand baby!? She's a mover and she loves ice cream!

     Kayli's getting so old! I'm only 19 so I don't know how she's 23, but whatever! Had fun celebrating her birthday.

    Seriously, these two are hilarious. The cat keeps putting herself in the weirdest places.

    And then it was 'finally' Tent City! The cousins sure love this yearly gathering. It's nearly like the countdown to Christmas for some of them.

Starting out the evening pretty chill.

Uncle Justin made the best home-made pizzas for everyone!

People everywhere.

Isaac being too cool for tent city.

Carter is also too cool.

Babies and pizza make for the best tent city.

More cousins in this photo. (The older cousins were way too cool to participate.)

Baby Beau and Aunt Charlie.

McClane, all set up in the camp trailer.

And we love a good fire!

     And another big, successful 'Tent City' breakfast for all to enjoy! We finally had more food then mouths this year!

Four dogs for the four humans on the couch. 

    Busy week with lots of fun stuff! Our first full week of summer break was a success! Now I need a nap!