The Big 2 and Other stuff

We've been having LOTS of fun around here livin' up our summer. Hence, I'm way behind on all the stuff we've been doing and so I'm going to attempt to record it all now...so, warning...lot's of pictures. In summary this is what we've been up to since St. George:

1. We got a 4-wheeler and went out with it. It was more fun than I expected. Darrin made me face my fears and drive it.

2. We went to the zoo for Parker's Birthday. His favorites were the Monkey's (of course!), the birds and elephant.

3. I went to youth conference allllll day and took Spencer with me. It was fun-I taught a class at the church first in a rotation of 8 classes and then we went up to Camp Williams and did repelling and some challenge courses. Testimony meeting was afterward and it was wonderful to hear the youths testimony's and what they learned. Lot's of fun!

4. Parker's 2nd Birthday! He woke up to Streamers and balloons out his bedroom door (loved that!), then we had breakfast which consisted of pancakes in the shape of the number 2, stars, and balls :). He then took a bath with lots of bubbles and went to church. After church we opened presents and played with them. He loved to play with them and open each present. Then we had dinner and family over for cupcakes and sparklers! I feel so blessed to have my little boy Parker in my life. He is so sweet, caring, loving, brave and fun! My life wouldn’t be nearly as fun without Parker. Love you Parker! Happy Birthday!

5. Tracy Aviary-fun!

6. We went to the Manti Pageant and stayed the night in Nephi. It was a wonderful experience! The pageant really brought the Book of Mormon to LIFE! Through different experiences my testimony grew in bounds. On our way home we went through a scenic byway. BEAUTIFUL!!! It was a wonderful weekend.

7. Seven Peaks. We've done this a few times this year so far with our Pass of all Passes. Parker is LOVING all the waterslides. Darrin takes him on all the big ones on the tube and the laughs and smiles all the way down. That boy is adventurous!

8. BBQ & Granite High School Fireworks with Darrin's family. Always a GREAT show! Our Brother and Sis in Law are in town and we've LOVED spending time with them. Parker was terrified of the fireworks at first this year saying "Hurt, Hurt" becuase they hurt his ears and "All Done!" Because he wanted them to be over already. But he finally warmed up to them and was trying to name all the colors and saying "pretty!" :). Spencer stayed up and watched them. He was in awe and loved them.

9. West Jordan 4th of July Parade and time with the Simon's. Parker was such a great candy grabber/beggar. haha. He really enjoyed himself :) although it was HOT HOT HOT!

10. On Saturday we went Boating/Tubing and Darrin went 4-Wheeling with his Bros. We then had Dinner, family pictures, and did LOTS of BIG fireworks at my Bro and Sis in laws house.

I know what you're thinking-THAT's a SUMMARY? haha. We've just been having a great time and I wanted to record all the fun! Here are pictures:

4-wheeling and the zoo:

Youth Conference:

Parker's Actual Birthday:

Manti:

Scenic Byway going home:

7 peaks fun:

4th of July:

Parker's face watching the fireworks at the beginning:

Boating: