Summer Update

I forgot that I've missed a few things since our memory card gets a little finnicky sometimes. So here's a quick catch up:

Brailyn has been taking ballet lessons this summer through Gilbert Parks and Rec. It's pretty cute to see, and I'm hoping helping develop some good coordination. Her recital is next week, so I'll post some more pics.


We went to a splash pad last month with Ashley and Jaxon.

and we're really excited that they'll be doing preschool together this semester at MCC!

Ben left on his mission (Fresno, Ca spanish speaking) and before he headed up to the MTC we got to spend some time with him and go out to eat!

Tired of waiting under the misters at Oregano's. Headed to Liberty Market instead




After dinner we headed home for his setting apart and played some music (momma on the piano, Brailyn and Grandma on the ukulele, and Paca on his accordion!

July 4th 2009

Well, our Independence Day celebrations was pretty low key. In fact, we spent the morning taking naps, getting our food from the co-op, and playing at home. Daddy went to the Gilbert Tea Party (Republican rally) and came home with lots of pamphlets and patriotic gusto. After our naps we headed to Grandma's house for dinner and swimming. Paca was home from his 1 month hunting safari in Africa, so we were excited to see him and hear some of his stories. We were all too pooped by the time the fireworks started (which happens every year), but we still had a good day singing along to "Take your hat off" in the car.


Brailyn in all her patriotic glory


One of the Fam


Swimming with Daddy

By the way- you are doing so well at swimming. It took a couple of days to get back your groove, but now you are working on side breaths, your flutter kicks are going fast, and you can swim from the waterfall step all the way to the big step no problem. Grandma thinks you'll be swimming from the diving board by the end of the summer!