fantastic family fun

We had a great fun-filled weekend. Our real estate agent hosted a client appreciated party at the Lindon pool on Friday night. The boys have been begging to go swimming for weeks. This was the first time we have been this summer. Granted it really is the first time the weather has been hot enough for swimming. Emma was totally wonderful and played with Anne the whole night which left me able to enjoy the luxury of sitting and reading a book the whole time. They swam for two hours and had a great time.

Saturday we celebrated the fabulous little city we live in with the annual Family Festival. Dave and Emma woke up early to go participate in the 5K and Fun Run. Dave was happy with how he ran--6:45 minute miles. Emma's goal was to get under 10 minutes on the mile. She sprinted to the finish line and came in at 9:56.

Next, we walked down to the end of our street to enjoy the parade. It is a small parade but there is always candy which completely satisfies my kids.

The carnival at the park was our next stop. We got there just in time for a little water fun. The fire department sprays a field with a fire hose and the boys love it. We played at the carnival for about an hour before deciding the heat and lines weren't worth enduring. Because we had purchased wrist bands, we planned to just come back later.

 

Anne loved the bounce house.

 

Nathan and Sawyer in the bubble blowing contest.

We came home for some down time. Emma went to a friend's. The boys watched TV and played with a friend. Anne got to watch her show too. She has figured out that I will come sit by her as long as I have my book. She said in her cutest two year old little voice, "You sit with me? Get your book and sit by me. Okay? Thank you. Thank you." How could I not?

We decided to take the family out for dinner in celebration of our anniversary. We enjoyed awesome food at JCW's before we went back to the park to see how things looked at the carnival. It was the perfect time to come back. The weather was cool. The lines were short. We stayed until just after 9 when it was time to get ready for the fireworks. We went home for pajamas, chairs, blankets and cookies and then headed up to our favorite spot on the golf course. The fireworks show was great as always. A perfect end to the day.

On Sunday, Dave and I celebrated 13 wonderful years together. I bought us an ice cream maker for our present so we had homemade ice cream with molten chocolate cake and strawberries for dessert. Yum.

 

I'm glad that we got to spend time having fun together as a family for our last weekend as a family of 7. Next weekend, we get to meet our newest member.