4th of July Fun at the Park

After the 4th of July Parade, the city has tons of things for kids to do and the best part is that everything is FREE!!! So, while Jeff socialized with everyone, the girls enjoyed as many activities as possible.

This was a big princess castle that you could jump in and then the only way out was the slide.

Avery with her good friend Hannah, who she doesn't get to see near enough.

All the girls waiting in line.

Alexa and Rylie are always up to something.

Alexa and Rylie

Alexa on the train...it sure wasn't that exciting for an 8 year old, but she enjoyed herself regardless.

Avery was a lot more excited to ride the train.

And so was Sydnie.

Rylie being a good sport!!

4th of July Kids Run and Parade

Alexa racing to the finish of the 4th of July Kids Race. She ended up taking 18th out of 90 something kids.

Rylie Kay finishing her race.

Sydnie happy to be running or happy to be racing her dad.

Kira, Jeff, Jaxson, and Avery racing to the finish.

Avery racing with Jaxson. This was Jaxson's first official race.

Jaxson all tuckered out after his big race.

Avery and Jaxson are so happy to be done racing.

Waiting for the CANDY!!!

Grandpa and Grandma Horsley with Uncle Doug.

Aunt Diane with Tyler.

They're only missing one...Aunt Kibbie. Grandpa and Grandma Horsley with Uncle Doug and Papa Bill.

Happy kids!

Grandma Joy with Remie.

Kim and Hallie enjoying the heat.

Don't let Bradley fool you...he kept telling me that Jaxson was his kid and Jaxson's momma left Bradley to take care of this precious baby all by himself. He was just trying to get the ladies!

Who's that handsome boy??

Jaxson wearing daddy's hat...

Fireworks!

The Rotary Club put on the Annual 4th of July Fireworks on the Saturday July 3rd. We have some silly girls who love to stay up late and run around like crazy kids.

Avery wearing her new shades.

A.J. and Alexa with Bradley also known as "Poo Poo Platter." They think Bradley is a pretty neat guy.

Papa Bill relaxing while all the grandkids run around.

Bailee and Avery

Aunt Diane and A.J. waiting for the fireworks to start.

Grandma Neicie with some of the CRAZY grandkids!

Jaxson enjoying the fireworks...another perfect time to take a nap.

A serious card game before the fireworks.

Uncle Doug and Aunt Diane snuggling with Avery. The temperatures in Georgia are a little different than the temperatures in Soda Springs.

Aunt Jodi, Junior, and Eli waiting for fireworks.

What, no smiles??

Happy as can be!!

Jeff with his nerdy glasses (he is just reliving his school years) and Carrie.

Fireworks...finally!!

Foam in the Park

The 4th of July was spread over 3 days this year. On Saturday, the 3rd, we took the kids to Foam in the Park. It is the craziest thing ever. The kids love it!

Alexa, A.J., Avery, and Kira

Avery and Kira being a little cautious...

Kira and Avery getting a little more brave...

Alexa all covered in foam...

Jaxson at Foam in the Park...what a perfect time to take a nap.

All in a days work...Or an hour and a half

Jeff took Alexa and Avery out to dig up some Dyer's Woad. Caribou County pays $10 per bag to kids 12 and under for all the Dyer's Woad that they can collect. Jeff and the girls got 6 bags in about an hour and a half. The girls were happy to be home. They were sweaty and DIRTY! Alexa and Avery were pleased with $30 each. I guess Jeff just works for free.

A Blessing and A Baptism

June 5th was a special day for our little family. That is the day that Alexa chose to be baptized. We decided to bless Jaxson on the same day following Alexa's baptism and confirmation. My dad was a busy Grandpa and we are so grateful for his help.

Our handsome little Jaxson in his white tux.

He is such a happy little boy.

Alexa with one of her good friends Abby Clegg. She was also baptized on the same day.

Alexa was really excited and she loved her beautiful white dress.

Alexa had the opportunity to be baptized by Grandpa Galen.

Our happy little family right before the baptism. Disregard our squinty eyes...

Alexa with Papa Galen

Alexa with Grandma Joy and Papa Galen

Bailee and Darby playing with Jaxson.

Great Grandma Godfrey and Great Grandma Wilson

Aunt Trina and Grandma Neicie

Alexa with Great Grandma and Grandpa Horsley

Alexa with Grandma Burke and Grandma Georgia

Alexa with Grandma Neicie and Papa Bill

Uncle Ryan showing off his underwear and Aunt Kim

Sue and Quincie...Awww, Cute!

Becca , Trina, Natalie, and Kali enjoying each others company

Martha May and Grandma Joy

It turned out to be a pretty exciting day. We had a ton of support from family and many friends. We are grateful to Papa Galen for helping us out with the baptism and blessing. He is such a special part of our kid's lives. Thanks Papa G and thank you Alexa, for making the choice to be baptized.