Cascade Springs and the Timpanogas Cave!!!

The weekend after the 4th my parents came in town. We had such a fun weekend with them and did so many fun things. We drove the Alpine Loop and went and walked around the Cascade Springs. Then we went to Park City and walked down Main Street and did some shopping.

The springs were absolutely gorgeous! There are so many beautiful things to see and do in Utah and we don't take advantage of it as much as we should.

The next day we hiked up to the Timpanogas Caves.

Joel did an awesome job carrying Crew the whole way up and down. It was a hard enough hike doing it on your own without having to carry someone.

The views were breathtaking

I'm so glad that we finally hiked to these caves. I've always wanted to do it and we needed to before Crew was more mobile and could walk because that would be so dangerous unless he was in a hiking backpack.

The caves were incredible!! If you haven't hiked to them I strongly suggest doing it. Everyone needs to see these awesome caves! And yes it was really hot hiking up to them but once inside it is so cool and refreshing.

My Dad!

My mom and dad are so cute!!! Love them!

Crew was so good through the entire tour. He didn't make a peep. The tour guide said that she wants Crew to be the mascot for the Timpanogas Caves because babies usually get really scared and scream through the entire thing until they are finally escorted out!!

Now for the hike down!

Crew even got a sticker that said I helped protect the caves today!!

We had so much fun with my parents in town. My dad had to leave after the weekend but my mom was able to stay for two more weeks!!! We had fun shopping, going to lunch, going to Seven Peaks, going to the park, and so much more!!!

4th of July!!!

Crew's 4th of July outfit!!!

On Saturday night we went and watched the Stadium of Fire Fireworks. They always put on a good show. And Joel said it wouldn't be 4th of July without some bottled Rootbeer!!!

We watched the fireworks with Janelle, Jeremy, and Brody. I bought Crew and Brody glow sticks. They loved them!! I also bought poprocks because I figured they are like fireworks in your mouth....everyone laughed at me when I said that......well I thought they were good. haha

Crew enjoying his first show of fireworks!!!

Since the 4th was on Sunday everyone had Monday off too! It was a long weekend to celebrate our Nation! On Monday we went to Park City and had lunch at the Blue Iguana. I love this place!

Just a fun random picture I wanted to throw in. I went up and took my cousin's little girl Lyla for a couple of hours. Crew and Lyla had so much fun together playing at the park!!! Too cute!

June 29th- MY 25th B-DAY!!!

On June 29th I turned the big 2-5!! We had such a fun day. Joel took the day off of work and we went to Seven Peaks and then had dinner at Tucanos! The food was of course delicious. We also did some shopping at a new store in the Riverwoods, Called to Surf. It's a new surf store and they have so many cute things!!

Joel made me a very yummy Birthday cake all by himself!!! He was so proud!

I love you babe! Thanks for a fun day!!

Crew's 1st Time Boating!!!

Crew's 1st time boating was on June 28, 2010!!! We had to go and get him his very own life jacket and everything!! We were so excited for him and from the picture I'm sure he was pretty excited himself!! haha He's like what do you have me in now!!

It was so fun to be able to go out on the boat and actually do something! Last year when we would go I was preggers so there was no fun for me. This year I was able to go wakeboarding again and it was a blast!!

Joel!

Me!

Happy 1st Father's Day!!!

Happy Father's Day babe!!! Last year I was pregnant with our little one so Joel kind of had a Father's Day. This year Joel was able to experience a full blown Father's Day so I wanted to make his first extra special.

Joel woke up to presents!!! I surprised him with a tennis racquet and some clothes. We have a really nice sports complex right by us with some really nice tennis courts so I thought we would have so much fun playing tennis together!

I also surprised Joel with a personalized ice cream cake. Ice cream cakes are his absolute favorite. I had so much fun planning all of these surprises. Joel is such an amazing husband and Dad. We are so lucky to have him in our lives. Crew loves his daddy so much and has so much fun with him. Joel always says how he can't wait for Crew to get older to take him to baseball games and all sorts of fun daddy son things. We love you Joel!!!

Washington!!!

We just got back from a very fun trip to Washington for Joel's sister, Melissa's wedding! It was so much fun and turned out to be beautiful! The day couldn't have been any better especially for Washington weather. It rained in the morning but by the time we got to the Temple it was gorgeous out.

Crew's 6th time on an airplane. He is becoming a pro at traveling!!!

Melanie and I with Crew and Zachary. The boys look so handsome!!! I love their ties and was thoroughly surprised that Crew didn't chew on it the entire time.

After the sealing, waiting for the adorable Bride and Groom. I really liked our dresses that Missy got us and the suits and ties they got for the guys. Everything turned out so cute!

Missy looked gorgeous!! Sorry you can't really see Brandon in this pic but let's be honest, the wedding day is all about the Bride!!!

The Seattle, Washington Temple

Look at my handsome little guy!! He is such a happy baby and we love him so much!!!

On Saturday, we went over to Joel's Aunt and Uncle's house to celebrate Grandma and Grandpa Brown's 60th wedding anniversary. It was so fun to have the entire family there. We had delicious food and enjoyed the warm weather!!!

Crew can sit up now!!! He is growing up so fast. Where did my little baby go? Crew loved playing with his cousins. He loves Zachary who is a few months older than him. They had so much fun playing on the grass together!

The cousins, minus Zachary :( I had to take this pic while I had the chance. It's hard getting all the boys together for a picture. This one turned out so cute but would be even cuter with Zachary in the pic. Bryce is on the left and Brody on the right.

The entire gang with Joel's sweet grandparents in the middle. Happy 60th wedding anniversary!!!

Crew is so funny. He loved this mirror in the bedroom.

On Wednesday, before we left, we went out to lunch over looking the harbor. Washington is so pretty.

Those pretty blues!!!

We had so much fun in Washington and can't wait to go back. I wish we lived closer by family but it is fun going and staying with them for a week at a time. Thanks for everything!!

Girl Time!!!

I had such a fun week hanging out with my best girlfriends!! Last Saturday was Mason's 1st bday party. It was so much fun and Colin did a great job with everything! It is so sad because all of my girls are moving away. I will miss these fun times that we have together and all the laughs. I will miss their adorable babies as well. I can't believe that most of us are married and have kids. We have known each other for so long. Amy and I were in the same kindergarten class. Crazy!!!

Cindy was in town from Arizona for three weeks. It was so fun getting together with her a few times. She borrowed a baby for the picture because she felt left out. Hilarious!! I love her!

My friend Toni and her little girl Trystan have also been in town. Crew and Trystan kicking back watching a little Baby Einstein!! They had fun together!

We had fun going to dinner and hanging out at the park. The weather has finally been gorgeous and I have definitely been taking advantage of that.

We finished the week with going to Park City on Thursday. We had lunch at the Blue Iguana on Main Street and did some shopping. A perfect girls day!!

I love you girls!!!