Summer Fun

So I admit I got a little off track on my summer theme weeks. I think I got a little worn out. So we had a week of just doing fun things. One day I told the boys if they cleaned out the dog run I would buy them snow cones. I know that doesn't sound too fun, but they ran to do it. After lunch we went to the best snow cone place ever. Delicious! It is smart to go to the one that ALWAYS has a line. Anyway, we also went to the park and played tag, we played tennis, we went to the library, one day we went to my parents (because they have grass) to have a water day. We did the slip n slide and filled a small pool and shot water guns. It was really fun.

We spent most of last week in Palisades. It is our favorite place to go camping and we try to get there at least once every year. This trip we were accompanied by my parents and my sister and her family. Also, one brother and his wife popped down for a night. It was a great trip, very relaxing. Benjamin's brother let us borrow their kayaks and our boys loved being able to zip around the lake by themselves in them. I laid on a blanket in the shade, read my book, painted my toenails, and even napped a little. It was great! Everyone make yummy food and we even had smores a couple of times (YUM!). I wished we could have stayed for a day or two more, I wasn't ready to come home. Maybe we will have to try to make another trip there before the summer ends. (by the way I actually took my camera but didn't snap a single picture. Terrible, I know)
Saturday was Caleb's birthday - 6 already! He decided he wanted to go swimming in Payson so we spent the afternoon cooling off in the pool. My brother and his family came to visit from Colorado for the weekend so they went swimming with us. Afterwards, we went to eat with them and my parents at Dalton's in Payson. They had a guy singing and playing the guitar and he had the whole restaurant sing happy birthday to Caleb. He was a little embarrassed until they brought out his HUGE piece of chocolate cake surrounded by whipped cream and topped with a caramel "6". I think he was in heaven. Then we came home for more cake, ice cream, and presents. ( I won't go into details on my cake fiasco.  I'll just say it didn't quite come out as planned.)   He got a new bike and roller blades so he can keep up with his older brothers. Among other things was his own jar of mustard.  I know it's funny but he loves mustard and asked for his own jar of it. I am so thankful for my sweet Caleb. He is so loving and wants to be loved. He is a great big brother to Jaxon and is good to play with him. He is already good at math and is becoming an excellent reader. We are blessed to have him as part of our family.

We've kept busy for the holiday weekend. Yesterday we attended our old ward in Springville for Benjamin's brother, Daniel's baby blessing. It was fun to be welcomed back to the old ward. After church we went to their place for a BBQ and spent the afternoon relaxing in the shade. The weather was beautiful!
Later we headed to my parents for dinner and what has come to be known as "Fernelius family baseball night". All the kids look forward to it. We go to the school behind their house for a game of kids against adults. Last night I was the only mom to play, but it was so much fun! I felt proud to have hit a homerun (and run all the bases) and catch a flyball, plus get several outs as third baseman - all in my church dress. I know, I'm awesome. (JK)
Today we've just taken it easy. Benjamin and Daniel are building more kayaks and have spent most of the day working on those. Tonight we are going to a hot dog roast in Payson and maybe more baseball (this time I'll wear shorts).
I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. God Bless America!