Just Chillin

How cute is this. I came out to check on the girls and found them deep in conversation, so much so that they didn't even notice me taking the picture. I love to see the friendship and love that exists between Ali and her sisters even though she is not here all of the time. As soon as the camera flashed they noticed I was there but that didn't stop them they just went right on talking the only thing that changed was that they quickly stopped so they could take turns pushing Amanda who had come to join them. I love that they all get along so well.

First Meal

Just a really cute picture from one very happy baby as she ate her first solid meal.

More Lake Powell Pictures

This trip was amazing and we loved the time we were able to spend as a family. Grandma was constantly surrounded by the little ones who adore her.

Amanda was content to stay in the shade of the easy ups and just play in the sand, so needless to say this is where I spent a majority of my time as well. Elizabeth just wanted to eat non stop (probably due to the 114 degree temperatures) Ali and Katrina were little fish and it was nearly impossible to get them out of the water long enough to put on more sunscreen, but they did it and we are proud to report that the only ones who got burned were Steve and I.

It was really fun for me to have the time to just sit and watch my daughters interact with not only each other but their cousins as well. These are the times we will treasure forever and will create the bonds and friendships with the cousins for our children that I cherish from growing up around so many of my cousins.

Lake Powell

The Highlight of this trip would have to have been the tube! Ali and Katrina LOVED it. The pictures that were taken while they were on the tube didn't turn out so we recreated it for memory sake. The first time the girls went out all three of them went with dad. Tyson went really slow and by the time Amanda got off they were ready for some real action. Steve, Ali and Katrina went out and they picked up more speed and bounced around. Once they got off then the real fun began as the adults were being bounced, flipped and thrown from the tube. Ali was the bravest and went out with Uncle Nick and Aunt Megan. She was pleased to return and report that although Nick and Megan were flipped from the tube twice while she was on that she had only fallen off once, after that she went out whenever anyone would let her tag along.

4TH of July

As I stated in my last post Grandma Grandpa, Steve, Ali and Katrina started the day by walking to a free breakfast. Needless to say it was not all it was cracked up to be so Grandpa treated everyone to some extra breakfast at McDonald's, then they picked up some extras for our barbecue later that afternoon before they walked the mile home. Ali learned that if you look longingly at something grandpa Lang will buy it for you and if he doesn't see you looking at it just ask; at least that is what they told me when they got home and showed off the cupcakes he had purchased at their request. We had a fun barbecue with most of the Lang family and then went to see the new Disney movie (I have no idea how it is spelled) =) After the movie we went to Grandma and Grandpa Borrowmans house and the kids played while the adults loaded the boats for our early departure to the lake the next morning. We got done just in time to head back to our other grandparents house and watch the fireworks that Uncle Randy had provided. All in all it was a great day.

Swimming

Well no pictures yet because we are having problems with our camera again! But yesterday we went swimming with Summer and her kids and the girls had a blast. Ali is a little fish and the fear we saw in her last year has been replaced with confidence =) She is so proud of herself so those of you who will be swimming with us this month be sure to take note and ask her to show you her stuff. Katrina who has never had a fear of the water,which instilled a fear in me, but yesterday she finally learned how to pull her head up and breath while she is swimming. Yeah! Still she needs lots of supervision and practice but is trying hard to keep up with her big sister. Amanda Who is my big baby when it comes to the water, (she wouldn't even get in the water until this year) is found a love of the water and loves to jump from the side of the pool and have mom or dad pull her up from UNDER the water. The baby is content to just do whatever and is so easy to have around, yesterday she had her first meal (squash) and ate just like a pro and finished nearly the whole container on her first try. After swimming we came home and got ready for the evening and went to meet aunt Jessica's boyfriend or soon to be fiance. We had a nice time and the girls always love playing in grandma Borrowmans amazing toy room. In fact we are lucky enough to have two grandmas that have dedicated rooms full of toys just for the grand kids.
Today is also a full day and Steve, Ali and Katrina went out for a free 4Th of July breakfast and should be home soon. I will update you tomorrow on Today's activities but we should have lots and lots of fun. We hope you do too.
Well that is enough for one day, hopefully we get this camera thing sorted out and I can post some cute pictures as we have a very full week ahead of us.