Summer Vacation

Summer started out with a trip to Panguitch.  I took Ken, Danika, and Bentley, while Jim and Madison stayed here for work and girls camp.  Our drive up was the worst..we were stuck just before Prim for 2 hours in 115 degree weather. This was Bentley's first long car trip and she let us know that she did not enjoy it.  The rest of the trip ended up being really fun, as you can see in our pics.

We spent some time in St.George on the Temple grounds.  It was still almost 90 degrees.  Too hot for  us San Diegans.

Danika was going to pose in the center, but took off running when another couple showed up wanting to take a picture too.

Dad playing horseshoes in the Utah Summer Games.  He took 3rd place overall..he actually beat the winner earlier on in the day.  We were so proud of him!! He got a bronze medal and was asked to join a "Horseshoe Club"

Kennedy feeding one of mom's lambs.  Bentley kept saying "Doggie, Doggie" she loved them!

We were lucky to be in Panguitch for the balloon festival. They let the balloons up right down the street from mom's house.

Bentley finally going to someone else besides me...thanks Casey for steeling her away.

Our trip to Red Canyon.  It was fun to walk around and do a couple small hikes.  Bentley had  to stop every few feet to pick up a new rock.  She also learned how to say "rock".

                                     Everytime Bentley sees this pictures she yells "Rock, Rock!"

Kennedy, Danika, and cousin Olivia

Kennedy, Olivia, Bryan, Danika, and Jaxson.

Danika and Sammy enjoying the slip-n-slide.

Bentley trying to get used to Grandma. 

Fishing.  Danika caught a fish shortly after I left...I did get a chance to see Kennedy's Whopper of a Fish.

It was so peaceful up there...Bentley loved to walk around and pick up everything...even cow pies.

Dad's Birthday.  We made him his favorite cake german chocolate with coconut pecan icing. He had the center piece because it had the most frosting.  Bentley learned to say "Grandpa" on his birthday.  She would circle around the house yelling "Grandpa, Grandpa"

She also loved his cake.

Izzy, Bryan, Jaxson, Kennedy, and Danika

Tate, Sammy, and Syd roasting marshmallows for smores

Uncle Michael even stole Bentley for a bit...Thank You!

Danika hanging by the ball toss boards.

While we were there Casey, Dad and I put in wood flooring upstairs for mom.

The guests of honor...Grandpa and Grandma (watching the horseshoe tourn.)