July 2007 Fun

We had a great 4th of July!! Chad and I ran the Blacksmith Fork Canyon 15K Freedom Run in Cache Valley. Chad placed 3rd in his age division, for the third year in a row he has earned a ribbon.

Then, we picked up the kids from Grandma and went to Riverdale City to a carnival there. The kids got bracelet passes and rode rides continuously for hours. They loved it!! Here they are holding hands and getting ready to ride the train.

That night we did fireworks with the kids. It was a great day!

Kate is also learning to walk. She learned to use a baby walker this month to get around. She loves being a big girl and the independence she has gained. Here she is on the July 4th, happy as can be.

July was our swimming lessons month at Draper Swimming Pool. Kate and I did a mom and me class. Carson was in Pre-level 1 (with his class at the right) and Audrey was in Level 1. Our classes were all at the same time, which was very nice to all be in the pool together. Audrey has also learned to swim, thanks to her persistence in trying to. She learned a few skills in class, but figured out how to link it all together herself. Now she is a little fish.

Also in July, we went water skiing with the Iversons at Mona Lake. The kids had a lot of fun on the big tube, and Chad and I had a blast knee boarding and wake boarding for the first time in years.

Chad had a birthday in July. We celebrated his birthday in Fruit Heights with his parents the night before, then on his birthday, we went to Lagoon.

Lagoon was great! The kids had so much fun on the kiddie rides. Carson was a lot more brave this year and did some more adventurous kiddie rides. Last year when he was scared at Lagoon he coined the phrase "It's hard for me". This year, there wasn't as much that was hard.

We enjoyed Lagoona Beach as well, playing in the kiddie area. After dinner, Audrey and Chad started to do the more serious rides. They did the Colossus, Wild Mouse, White Roller coaster, and more. Audrey's favorite ride is still the Bat.