More Summer Fun!

Sliding all by himself!

On a visit to Grandma Dixie's, Melanie got the Slip'n'Slide out for Ethan to play on. He absolutely loves anything to do with water, and this is one of his favorites. He would play all day long on the slip'n'slide if we let him! 

Raeleigh's Birthday!

Happy Birthday Raeleigh!

Ethan's cousin Raeleigh's birthday was on June 22nd and we drove down to Monroe for the party.  It was a great day for a pool party and all the kids had a blast having a water fight and playing in the pool. At the end of the day, the kids were all tired, but none of them wanted to leave!

Mormon Miracle Pageant 2013.

Mormon Miracle Pageant!

Every year, Manti hosts the Mormon Miracle Pageant at the Manti Temple. It is an amazing show put on all by volunteers, and tells the story of Joseph Smith, the LDS Church, and the Mormon Pioneers. Although we didn't sit through the show this year, we did take Ethan down to check out all the happenings.

Maddox's Birthday Bash!

Fun in the Pool!

Our neighbors, The Sopers, had rented the Manti Pool for their grandson's birthday party and invited us over. It was Ethan's first non-family birthday party invite, and we were all excited to go. Lots of food and great fun! Thanks for the invite Korry and Karen! Happy Birthday Maddox!

Fun at Grandma Barb's!

Playing in the Water Table with Sassy.

We are so lucky to have Ethan's Grandma Barb nearby. She graciously offered to watch Ethan this year on the days that Melanie works at the dental office. Ethan loves going over and spending the day with her, and has lots of fun playing in the water, and in the garden, and with all the fun stuff at Grandma Barb's. Thanks Grandma! 

Camping at Skyline!

Riding with Grandpa Dave!

After Grandpa Burke's Reunion, we headed up the mountain to visit Grandma Barb and Grandpa Dave at their campsite on Skyline Drive. We had some dinner, and Ethan got to go for a few 4-wheeler rides. Lots of fun!

Grandpa Burke's Family Reunion!

Cool hat dude!

The coming of Summer means it's Family Reunion time! So we loaded up the car and headed to Moroni for Grandpa Burke's Family Reunion! While all the grown-ups mingled and talked, Ethan and the kids headed to the playground for some fun!

Ethan's New Ride!

Check out my new ride!

Grandma Barb surprised Ethan with a new ride! She found this little motorized Disney-themed 4-wheeler at a yard sale and Ethan just loved it. He was so excited to bring it home and ride it up and down our sidewalk.  He rode it so much that first day that the battery died and we had to wait for the new one to be shipped! Luckily, it wasn't long before he was on the road again!