July Recap

Finally playing catch up. I'll start with a July recap. Looking back through these pics makes me realize I really am not ready for the snow that showed up yesterday. Although, Jackson was ecstatic and wanted to go play in the snow the minute he woke up.

Over the fourth we went to Bear Lake. The campground we were at had a park and the kids loved it.

Jackson learned how to slide down a fireman pole and now every time we go to a park he gets excited when they have a pole.


Bryson loved the sand and water and is completely fearless.
I got to go to birthday dinner with my boys.
We went up to Logan to visit with old friends. Thanks for hosting Rhonda!

I love Jackson's face. He was cracking up because his bum left a wet spot on the tramp.

We went to a parade. It's not July without a parade right?


And over the 24th we went camping up to Coltor Bay. We drove into Yellowstone to see Old Faithful one day, it's the same as I always remember but it's still amazing. I was really hoping to see a bear, since I had heard there were a lot of sighting, but we saw nada.

Jackson Lake. It sits under the Tetons and it is absolutely georgeous!
I have not idea who the guys in the canoe were, but I thought it made for a nice picture. :)





I love family vacations and it seems July is usually filled with them. The boys were at such a fun age this summer, it was a lot of fun. It was actually pretty laid back and now I feel like we are running around crazy busy.

Helping Taylie

I do plan on posting a post chock full of pictures and all the exciting things that have happened in our life that I just know you are all dying to hear about :), but before that I need to do my part to help others. Sometimes I get so busy with my own kids and my own life that I don't take the time to help others the way I should. I need to be better to teach my kids how to be givers instead of receivers. I want them to have compassion for others and want to help when they can. I want them to see that they have a good life, actually a pretty good life. And that there is always someone that needs our help. I want for them to feel the love of Christ in our home and to want to share that love by serving and giving just as Jesus himself did.
There is a little girl from a town right next door to my hometown, her name is Taylie, and she has cancer. Boo. She has two adorable little sister's, one of which was just born not too long ago. Can you imagine her mother having to care for a newborn and Taylie at the same time. That sort of strength doesn't come easy. I don't know this little girl, but from reading her site, Taylie Bug, she is a strong little girl with a wonderful family who loves her more than anything. As you all probably know, when there is cancer there is usually lots and lots of medical bills. Well my friend Kylene, being the amazing women that she is, has come up with a fantastic idea. This is how you can help Taylie and her family.
Link Taylie's website on your blog with any message that you'd like to about inspiring and helping each other. Somewhere, link to Kylene's and leave her a comment saying you have done this. Each comment is worth 2 dollars from an anonymous donor. So go ahead and click the links leave a comment and spread the word.

I believe it will all be added up this weekend. And if you don't have a blog, Kylene has explained on her blog how you can facebook or tweet as well. I know all my friends are great, so go show how great you are!