4th of July

We had an eventful day on the 4th. We started the day off by going down t the church for breakfast in the parking lot that the Young Women and Young men were putting on. then to the Parade so that McKenna and Ellyce could march in the parade. They really injoy it. Then to the park for visits and booths for the kids. We then went to St. George for a bar-b-que and fireworks show. Here is McKenna, she is growing up too fast.

Ellyce doing the pom pom thing.

While we were in St. George we took the girls to the new water park on main street for some cooling off. They needed it!

Then it was time for the fireworks. My parents live right in the middle of town around the corner from the Sun Bowl where they light off the foreworks and just down from the Red Hill where they light of the other half. A perfect view to both from thier front lawn.

This is my favorite pic of them.

This is my Mom and I watching the kids light fireworks.

The Garden and back Yard

Okay, so here are some pics of the back yard and the Garden. This has been the strangest year as far as the weather goes. My poor garden is slowly growing, I mean slowly! My poor Zuchinni won't even come out of the ground. The Water mellon plant died. We need to have grave side services for it. The Cucumbers haven't grown since I put them in the ground too. And last of all the peppers are dying too. Hopefully it will warm up and decide to be summer. I spent several hours the week before Ellyce's baptism trying once again to fix the pond. It still has a hole in it, it's just down one foot instead of three feet as it was last year. I guess I should be thankful for that. I think it turned out really nice. Maybe I will tackle it this weekend again to see it I can get it fixed right. Wish me luck.

Utah Summer Games Opening Night

Last Thursday we went to the opening ceremonies of the Summer Games. Both Girls DAnce Teams were invited to dance in the pre-show. They both did very well. Here are some picks.

What a Week!!!!

The week started out with McKenna's birthday party on Monday June 1st. We had several girls over for Nail painting and a movie with popcorn. Then presents and cake. Then On Friday we had Ellyce's birthday party. Her Birthday was on Saturday, but because of the Baptism we held her friend party on Friday. We had planned to go to the pool at Three Fountains but the weather would not cooperate so we had them at the House. They painted ceramic figures and then we painted nails. We made homemade pizza then had a pinatta followed by presents then gifts. Staurday was Ellyce's baptism. It was so nice. afterwards we had a dinner at the house. About 50 family and friends came. Ellyce wanted to have babyback ribs. So, we had baby back ribs and short ribs and various salads and desserts. It was great! Ellyce wanted Mexican wedding cookies and Almond butter chocolate chip cookies and cream puffs and Key lime cheese cake. So thats what we made. Whew!!!!

Grandpa Bess, We love him!
Grandma Great! will be 98 in Aug.

Grandma and Grandpa Stucki, So fun to have them here!

One of Carolyn's friends from Minnasota sent this flower cake to Ellyce, So we sang to her and she blew out the candle. She was so thrilled.

At the baptism, She looked up and was so excited, she could hardly wait.

More pictures of the dinner. We had originally planned to have it in the back yard, but the wind was strong and cold, so we had it in the garrage.

Her is a picture of the men in the circle for the confirmation.

Just us! dosen't she look cute?

All in white, look at her hands, do you think she is excited.

The newest member of our ward.

Birthday pics

those that came.

The girls got Wii for their birthday. They are so excited.

Mckenna's Birthday!

Carolyn and Kim, Ben's wife, our Nephew