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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Ode to Summer

Summer has broken the ice... literally speaking now that my coats & sweaters are pushed to the back of my closet and my flipflops & sandals are within the closest reach. I'm just hoping there arn't anymore freak storms coming our way... It actually snowed here one day in June.

I freakin LOVE summer! Growing up in Southern California we always looked forward to the Del Mar Fair, Padre baseball games, & the endless days at the beach. I miss surfing with my sister Lisa. She & I would paddle out early afternoon & surf until evening sometimes... ending the day with a bondfire. Man! I was in the best shape of my life then.

Summertime in Utah is really a blast too. Nobody celebrates the 4th of July like Utah & I love it! There's no other place I'd rather be on this day...except of course with my best friend Jennae, celebrating her birthday on the 4th. Miss you Nae! ;o)

I really look forward to this time of year. The patriotism here in Utah is outstanding & there are tons of events going on in every city. Our city event, "Orem Fest" got rained out this year so we crashed the Pleasant Grove's "Strawberry Days" Carnival & the kids had a blast. We went with two fabulous friends of ours, the Sperrys & the Earls. Earlier that day we went to Maui Meltdown. The Strawberries & Cream is da bomb! It's on American fork Main Street in the parking lot of Allen's Camera & it's there all summer... To Die For!

Preston & Cohen in front & Kylee in back, having the time of their lives! Poor Cohen kept getting whip-lash on this ride.


And this is where we spend most our days... Outside! And in the water!





This is Preston at the end of most days. Whew! Summer can be tiring!! I thought my 3 yr old was done taking naps. I thank you summer.

2 comments:

Lindsay said...

I Love this post! so cute! Yes, we are here. we love it! It has been a fun week with having trav all to me! he officially starts school when we come back from UT. We will see how that goes! I will miss you too Lar!

Heather said...

Soo cute - I agree that Summertime is the best!