THE SUMMER WRAP UP!!!

A thrilling day! Katy and her son Christian were baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Brian and I were privileged to be present during the missionary discussions. These are the best of times!

The grandbabies (their mothers and fathers also) came to visit! Carmen loved to sit with Annie and Brexton on the porch swing.Of course, Brexton and Annie had to experience their first 4-wheeler ride!Serious business for Annie!Brian became an Eagle Scout! Marvelous Court of Honor! (Our two son-in-laws, Nathan and Bart are also Eagle Scouts.)Carmen and I took a quick 'end of the summer' trip to Boise to see Grandpa and Grandma Hill and the local cousins! We had a blast! The Slip-N-Slide is a favorite activity on a hot, summer day!

They slid for serveral hours.

Spent a fun day at Eagle Island Park.

Carmen and Elena!
Katie, Carmen and Gabe.
The infamous rope swing! Always a fun ride.

Carmen and Zander.

Traditional "end of the day" bonfires roasting hotdogs and marshmellows.
Carmen posing with Grandpa, Aunt Melanie and cousins!
Came home to Don's broken finger from a dirt bike accident. Ouch!Well, Brian is off to Dixie College and loving life. We are getting ready for school to start with football in the "mix" for Shaun! (Barring no more injuries!) Looking forward to good times ahead but looking longingly back and wondering why summer always passes so quickly!

I LOVE THIS MESSAGE FOR THE YOUTH!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnOx2qxVpPY

Oh, What do you do in the SUMMERTIME?! (When the city of Hayden is 'HOT'!!!)

YIPPEE! Brian is in the air again!

The lake is like 'glass' at 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning! (We avoid the crowd at this hour.)
Don was on his game also!

Great job, Don!

The orange flag was up quite a bit, especially when Mom made her debut on the wakeboard. So different from Slalom skiing!

The look of terror!I had a couple of crazy crashes (face plant) of which the kids tried to capture in 'living color'. HaHa Let's just say I was hurting for a few days!

It was a good day for Shaun on the Wake Skate. There are no bindings on this board, so he was able to manage it without worrying about his knees twisting!

Go Shaun, Go!

And he's down!

Carmen is a 'natural'! She could do this for hours!

Carmen caught air!

Jump, Carmen, jump!

Pure bliss! Great way to cool off in the heat!

VACATIONING WITH THE GRANDBABIES!! (Forgive me for gloating and boasting-it just can't be helped!)

Nicole, Annie and Carmen rest from a busy day in SLC.
Isn't Annie just delicious in her little sunhat?!

Lots of conversation!

Yummy food at McGrath's Fish House!

Friends (Cousins) forever!

Carmen wins the "Best Babysitter" Award!

Lots of kisses!

Are they photogenic or what?!

Lots of "squishes" or cuddling!

Naptime, except for Brexton!

Buying the best baby toys for the best babies!

Fun in the pools in Logan!

Carmen is flipping again!

And again!

And again! Fun vacation for all!

BREXTON'S BABY BLESSING! (IT'S A SWEET DAY!)

Carmen is an expert Aunt with Brexton!

Sweet reunion of cousins, Tatum and Carmen!

Nicole with Annie, Great Grandma Hill, Megan with Brexton, and Carmen - celebrating a joyful day!The party is here!

Brexton Bartley de la Houssaye was blessed on July 5, 2009 in Logan, Utah. Wonderful luncheon with family and friends after church.

Brexton thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and all of the attention!
Carmen loved seeing her sweet cousins, Tatum and Taylee again!

Maureen and Rich and their sweet family came, as well as Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Hill! The support of family and friends was touching! It was a great day for Brexton, and he will attest to that!