Swimming, Swimming....

With the boys in Lehi all weekend, we decided to do "Girl Things" with my Mom. She treated us to lunch, and some window shopping. Then she took us to the pool. It was sure to be a fun time...but somebody pooped. So we did more waiting (for the pool to be cleaned), then we did swimming. Katie wasn't sure she loved it, but we still had fun! Had to get a couple snap shots of me and my girls!

"Wii" DaNcE!!

Some of my co-workers have never had the opportunity to play Wii Dance. Since it is my FAVORITE we planned a work party. It was supposed to be at the school, but the TV didn't like the Wii. We ended up at my house--which turned out to be fun! Even the kids who came were having a good time. We played Just Dance 1 & 2, and Michael Jackson (I really like that one!) It was way stinky down here after the party concluded. I still can't believe what a workout you get with those!!
(Dancing "Billie Jean")

~27~

I turned 27 on Thursday! I am feeling extremely old. I just keep thinking to myself, “I can’t be this old…can I?—Didn’t I just graduate from high school?!” It seems weird!! Time has just flown by! I can tell I am getting older…I don’t always like it. Like the gray hairs I keep finding!! :( I did have a nice birthday though.  I worked, and my co-workers bought me Barbie cupcakes, and lot’s of treats. They even decorated for me. Then later in the evening my Aunt babysat, and a friend of mine joined me for pedicures, and dinner!! So much fun! Clint did surprise me with flowers being delivered. It was really sweet!!

On Friday, my Mom babysat for us. That way Clint, and I could go out for a special birthday date! I love P.F. Changs. So we decided to make reservations, and we drove all the way to Salt Lake to eat! Before eating we did a quick run through of some fun things to do. We window shopped at the Gateway & Trolley Square. Quickly checked out the Clark Planetarium to see if the kids would enjoy it. Then Clint took me to this park called ‘Memory Grove’. It was beautiful. I have never been there. I loved it! I have decided that we are going back soon for a family picnic, and getting new family pictures taken! Just a short hike above the park, is the Capitol Building. I have never been to Utah’s Capitol Building. It was so neat. They offer tours, but we missed the last one. So we gave ourselves a tour. They have lot’s of Utah History exhibits in there. I loved the marble. I got my picture taken on the stairs in front of the Supreme Court room. The murals on the ceiling, and walls were so neat! They shared some of Utah’s history too. I can’t wait to take the kids sometime.

On Saturday, my Brother took me to lunch. We went and got ice cream. Then we went and saw the Sorcerer's Apprentice. I thought it was really good. I enjoyed it. I really liked the actors in it too. We also happened to be downtown, and caught the end of the Farmer’s Market. I haven’t ever been to one. I am looking forward to going back!! They had some neat stuff. Just incase you were wondering…it’s every Saturday from 8-1. On 25th street.

It was a nice birthday! Thanks everyone!!

Dennison Family Reunion

 

So this past weekend was our first annual “Dennison Family Reunion”. Or in other words, camping. My Dad kind of planned this last minute…so it was a lot of scrounging around trying to get things in order. I was really stressed about it, and not really looking forward to going. I am now eating my thoughts, words, and feelings…because it was a blast!! I took 197 pictures—eek!! I will only share a few of my favorites, and tell you a little bit about them.

This is the first time we have ever let the boys sleep in their own tent. It’s also the first time—in a long time-- we’ve slept in a tent. It’s not my favorite thing to do. Once you’ve had a camper, you don’t want anything else. The boys had fun, but were scared. They did a great job though. Addy just loved her sleeping bag, and had no other cares. The baby didn’t love it. She cried all night the first night.

We are the worst campers!! My Dad has generators so we bring all of our electronics. I think the point of camping is to leave those things behind. Oh no, not us. We had T.V., movies, Nintendo DS, our cell phones (that had no service), a laptop, and blow dryers. The kids had fun syncing up and playing the DS together.

Fishing, is a favorite of mine! I love it!! Fly fishing takes a lot of patience. I haven’t mastered that one yet. I think I love it, because my Dad does, and it’s one of those things we can do together. So the total fish count: Dad-1, A.J.-1, Clint-1, Celeste-0! Stupid Fish! :)

Rafting is AWESOME!! I think I am actually ready to take a river rafting trip. We played, and floated down the river in these tubes. We eventually got up the nerve to go over the rapids. It was so fun! We probably played on the rapids for over an hour. Preston and Tyson even got the courage to do it alone. They looked so natural out there. :) We also bathed in cold river water. We heated it, and bathed our kids in a bucket. It was hilarious! Kaitlon loved it though!

Campfire, s’mores, and family!! Need I say more?! I love being with my family.  We would sit around the campfire, and just enjoy each others company. We also had spiritual devotionals each night. Which was very neat!! My devotional was about an article in the ensign. It’s an article that explains how families who’s fathers work for long periods of time, (outside the home) are blessed, and strengthened by the Family Proclamation. Since my Dad, brother, and husband all work together—I felt very inspired to share this. I think I needed it more then anything. 

It was a really great trip! I am now in charge of all the Dennison Family reunions. My Dad says it’s my birth right. So I am excited for next year, and already have some fun things planned!! OH, one more thing…Callie thank you sooo much for teaching my primary class for me!! I so appreciate your help!

Our 4th of July Weekend…

  

We celebrated the 4th of July on Saturday! We started with the traditional Cherry Day’s Parade. It’s always more fun for the kids…then us. We did try to get into it this year by helping our children collect the candy. People probably thought we were really annoying. Oh well! After the parade, we went to the Park to see what goodies were there. We haven’t ever done that before…it was fun to look around. We got 50 cent snow cones, and let the kids blow $10.00 on the bounce houses. Later in the evening we had a BBQ. We made chicken, and veggie skewers. I made Patriotic fruit and yogurt parfaits. We did baked potatoes, pasta salad, chocolate cake, and popsicles. It was YUMMY! Then as is turned to dark we started our fireworks. A.J. gave us a show by blowing up fruits, and veggies. It was very entertaining to watch them blow to pieces. I am glad though-- it was just fruit, and not someone’s hand! We ended the night sitting on our front lawn watching the fireworks shoot off from Weber High. I also made little treat boxes for the kids that had sparklers, pop-its, suckers, glow sticks, and a parade shaker in it. It was fun. They took their boxes to the parade to catch candy in it. The glow sticks, and fireworks were fun when they got dark.

On Sunday, the real 4th, we ended up (last minute) going down to see some of Clint’s family. It’s hard only having him home for 3 days! Our weekends have been stuffed full with trying to accomplish everything.  It was his sister’s birthday so we ended up having a great big dinner with them. Then I drove Clint to my Dad’s to head to work. :( It is so hard having him go. I really miss having him home.  I was going to go back over and do fireworks with his family…but I had gotten a headache, and was feeling miserable. So I decided to just drive home. The kids loved holding the baby chickens at Clint’s aunt’s house.

It was a nice weekend. I am again thankful for this beautiful country we live in, and those who defend our freedom!

God Bless the USA!

Little Cabin in the Woods...

We spent the weekend here: In the little cabin in the woods. It was a pretty fun weekend. Most of Clint's family was there. We did lots of 4-wheelin'!!

My brother in law found this wagon, and hooked it to the 4-wheeler! It was perfect for all the grandkids to sit in!! They loved it!!

I even got on and practiced my 4-wheelin' driving skills. I go much slower then my hubby, and often times feel more comfortable when I am driving! :) Plus, these roads were pretty wide dirt roads, and I felt comfortable on them.

Tyson loves his cousin Billy!! They were inseparable all weekend!!

The kids loved climbing through the trees, and hiking all the little hills, and playing in the dirt!

There was a little sand pile, and the kids had fun in that! Even Katie bug!

We also realized that Kaitlon must be a kitty, because this ball of yarn was so exciting to her!

What's camping without a wii!!??!! It was a hit. The kids, and some of the adults even played Just Dance. Which was very fun!!

Then we had fun playing, games, eating, and visiting. I love getting together with my SIL's I feel like I can have an adult conversation...and someone actually gets how I feel! :)

We saw several deer.

The views were beautiful, the sky was so blue, I love bright white clouds!! It was a very nice weekend weather wise too!

And what's a family trip without Clint getting injured?! We had a nice weekend...it was lot's of fun!!