4 generations.

We have been trying to make the most of our last days of summer.

We went to Kanab for the weekend, my grandparents happened to be there and it dawned on me (after my favorite Aunt Suzie mentioned it) that I haven't had a 4 generation picture taken with my grandma, my mom, myself and Ms. Siri. 

I'm so thankful that they were willing to turn around after they had already left to go home just to take this pictures that we will always have and remember.

Thanks Suzie! 

I love you. 

I think there were more pictures like this then looking forward.

It seems we always have something to chat about. 

The Great Grandparents. 

 This would be my favorite Auntie!

 My Uncle Mike was there too.

This is my favorite picture of them all.

I love all the smiles. 

So sincere.

Tour of Utah

We were lucky enough to have the Tour of Utah pass right by our home.

We just walked a couple of steps to the corner and had front row seats. 

I'm amazed at all the hype and excitement for about 30 seconds of entertainment. 

We were given cow bells and noise makers of all sorts by passing sponsors. 

And such perfect timing during Siri's nap.

I have also never seen 900 east so abandoned in the middle of the day. 

It was fun to be a part of. 

 Have you ever seen 900 East so vacant in the middle of the day?

 More cowbell.

 Here comes the racers.

 And there they go.

 And just like that they were gone. 

Off to the finish line at the river bottoms.

 

Dear Cooper and Ben,

We found a new goal for you to train for.

None of this 150 miler stuff that's for babies!

 

5 days of riding all over breath taking (northern) Utah.

We think it would be more fun to cheer for someone we know,

and you are the only bikers we currently know. 

Its for a good cause... our entertainment. 

We will gladly house and feed your kids for the week as well as drive them to all the race spots and make sure we all cheer the loudest. 

Just a thought.

~Ash

a boy and his dog.

Chamberlain was asked to babysit Marshall for one whole week while my parents were away.

He did awesome. 

I think he would fight Tanner tooth and nail claiming Marshall is his dog.

He was so easy to watch. 

Marsh is great with kids and low maintenance.

We ran him every morning and since he is not used to that, was completely exhuasted the rest of the day.

I think if Marshall could talk he would say his parents left him at fat camp for a week.

They were quite the pair all week. 

Now that he is gone we find ourselves wishing he was still here.

I guess that means we are up for watching Marshall anytime.

Chamberlain was paid a whole 5 dollars along with a game and a shirt for taking such great care of Marsh.

best thing for a reunion.

This summer I'm officially titling, The Summer of Burgess. 

We have spent more time with the Burgess side than ever before. 

Its been nice.

I am so blessed to be a part of the Reid Burgess family.

We had a reunion on Saturday in Alpine and although we could only attend for a few hours its still always refreshing to be with all the cousins, aunts and uncles. 

Wish we could all get together more often. 

Jamie and Moana are my fave. 

They throw the best parties and really know how to have fun.

They were genius in renting a blow up water slide for ALL ages and heights!

Thanks for the memories and fun. 

seeing stripes...or maybe plaid...or possibly both.

 

Just another one of Chamberlain's sweet outfits.

I like how the colors match, at least he is branching out from all blue. 

What I love most is the self confidence.

 Here's to an awesome July. 

party dress

 I love her party dress. 

The funny thing is; is I bought the onsie when I was with my friend Jennie at the Beehive Bazzar

sometime before Christmas. I had then forgot about it until cleaning underneath my dresser the other day. 

I bought the skirt a few days ago and hunted for a top to match and could never find one. 

I was thrilled when I found the onsie.

It goes perfectly.

It felt like finding money in your pockets that you had forgotten about.

Score.

The party was awesome. 

I will post on that later.

I felt this party dress need a post of its own.

Smiths, I used some of your party ideas.

Turned out brilliant. 

Thanks.

Siri's First.

 I tried and tried to take pictures of Siri all day long. 

I wanted one simple picture of her smiling and looking at the camera. 

I took a lot. 

But thats OK because today is her 1st birthday.

I even pulled out the bubbles...inside the house.

Tried walking up and down the sidewalk.

Even the red slide that makes her smile.

But I never got one. 

However I'll take all the ones I did get.

We love you Siri.

You have made life soo much sweeter with you in it.