Weekend at the Lake

Last weekend we went to Yuba Lake for an unofficial ward campout. 10 families came to play and camp. We weren't planning on going, but last minute changed our minds. I called in a favor to my grandparents to use their truck and trailer which was so nice! Much better than a tent! I didn't get any pictures while we were there, just boring video so I will spare uploading it. We had a lot of fun boating and playing on the beach. Brielle even likes sand on her feet now! On our way home we took the Nebo Loop road back. It was a really nice drive. Brielle enjoyed it for a while but soon got antsy to get out. We gave her licorice to keep her busy. A short while later she fell asleep. She kind of looked like a clown with her red licorice smeared all over her face. I even found some in her ears! Here is our cute clown. Kind of hard to see the licorice all over her face with her binkie in.

Corn, Corn & More Corn please!

There is nothing better than fruit & veggies fresh from the garden during summer months. Wish I could say it was my garden, but our hectic lives don't permit us to keep up with the planting, weeding, watering, picking & eating that a garden requires. Maybe next year. Anyhow, Brielle's favorite food right now is corn on the cob. YUM! She can't get enough of it. She was so cute with her messy corn face, we had to take lots of pictures. If only corn was more nutritious!

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy days of Summer

It has been quite a while since we posted, so I thought I better catch you up on what we've been up to. It has been a great summer full of lots of activities. Even though summer can be hectic and crazy, I think a busy summer is better than a boring one! On the days I am not at work, I try to take Brielle to the park or to play with friends. Sometimes it can get boring just the two of us entertaining each other, so I try to stay busy running around. And we hae been running around literally! Brielle loves to run, which leaves me to chasing her. Her favorite thing to do is play with keys. The other day we were car shopping with cousin Michelle and I gave Brielle the keys so that she could be entertained while we waited on the dealer. BAD IDEA!!!! She wanted to try putting the keys in every keyhole to every car. All I needed was for her to scratch the paint on a brand new car, which would lead to me buying a brand new car!! Yikes! So I bribed her with popcorn to get the keys back. Bribery is such a wonderful parenting tool!

So at the beginning of summer I got a new haircut. I haven't had my hair short in 9 years!!! But I love it and it makes life easier! This is the only close up picture I have since I got it cut.Brielle's hair is getting longer and fuller. It is fun to put in ponytails & bows! I am so excited for the day I can braid it and round brush it and curl it!! I love having a girl!!!

Staying Cool in her new Pool!

Brielle loves the new pool Daddy bought her! Do you see the nice "farmer tan?"

The hose was the best toy!!

Weekend of water!

Gateway Mall FountainJeremy & Brielle

The steam was very intense!

All the kids love running through the fountains...some adults too!

Getting wet!

Brielle & Mommy!

The next day we went to Raging Waters- forgot the camera, sorry no pics.

Stilson Family Reunion-Camping @ Miller's Flat

Brielle is saying CHEESE!!! She looks so cute in her overal bibs! They are the best for camping.

Jeremy did a good job as cook with his mama. We ate very well while camping. Yummy!!

Brielle loves to go on 4-wheeler rides with Daddy!

Saying Cheese again with Grandma Stilson!

Sunburnt face.

Daddy and Brielle-they both look ready for naps! Jeremy had a hard time keeping contacts clean with riding the 4-wheelers on the dusty roads.

Cousin Destiny and Brielle. Born one year apart. They were good friends when they didn't fight over the same toys.

Potter's Reservoir

Kevin fishing at Potter's

Tired girl!! Fell asleep the second we left camp. She did so well camping! I was so nervous that we would not get any sleep with everyone staying around the campfire late and 4-wheelers going all day. We had a large group with lots of kids, but somehow she was tired enough to take every nap and sleep if not all, most of the night. We will have to do it again soon!

Sprinkler Fun!

Brielle's first time in the sprinklers. It was not exactly a warm day. We were having lots of cloudy rainy days at the end of June. Jeremy turned on the sprinklers one evening and Brielle thought it would be a great idea to run through them...clothes and all. But once she was in the middle of them she decided she was stuck and didn't like being cold anymore. She slowly came out of them. But what a brave little girl on a cold day!