Grandpa Hatch's Visit

Grandpa swung by for a visit on his way home from Southern California.

We did our best to torture him with our heat and humidity.

A short hike with snacks and good rocks to climb on.Followed by a trip to the pool . . . where the kids kept him busy throwing torpedoes and rockets.Since that wasn't enough toil and sweat, we drug him to the Stake Pioneer Breakfast.

The kids loved the dunking booth.
They just tried to ignore the muddy, grassy water!

Sorry about the heat Grandpa. Come again - in the winter!

Swim Team

Rebecca and Tyler did Swim Team this summer.

Their team was the Flowing Wells Dolphins.

Tyler's favorite strokes were freestyle and breaststroke. Tyler and his good friend LucasRebecca ready for the backstroke. Rebecca qualified for the finals heat in Freestyle and Butterfly at the County Championship Meat. She ended up placing 5th and 6th! Rebecca and Daelen hanging out in the shade.

4th of July

It's weird when we are actually in town for the 4th.

We almost don't know what to do with ourselves.

We tried to stay inside as much as possible to stay cool.

The kids ventured outside to have a little fun.We watched the fireworks shot off of "A" mountain from the back of the truck.
The long pants and long sleeves were to keep the mosquitoes from biting.

It definitely wasn't cold!

Slip N Slide

The Brentons gave Tyler a Slip N Slide for his birthday.

It has been a big hit.

According to the box the slide is not designed for individuals
over 5" tall and over 110 lbs.

I did not need the box to tell me I'm out!

Happy Birthday Tyler

This year Tyler wanted a water party.

Brett and the kids filling up water balloons. Instead of cake, Tyler requested these sugar cookies and cupcakes we saw on familyfun.com.

Tyler and his friends eating pizza.
During dinner they had a serious discussion about what they were going to do with the water balloons.

They decided it would be war and "every man for himself."

After the war ended we headed to the pool. . .

for more water fun, . . .

and dessert.

We were not able to light the candles at the pool because the matches got wet - oops. We had a redo at home after the party.

Opening some of his presents.

Erin's First Official Day of Nursery

A few weeks back, Roger and Rosemary Gardner were called to work in the nursery at church. Since Erin hangs out with them she has tagged along. However, today she was official!

Happy Father's Day

I think Brett had a good day.

Oh and Happy Birthday too!