We headed down to Manti to celebrate Independence day. We love staying with Gavin and Amy. Not only do we stay in total comfort, but we also get to be with our best friends. We headed to the city park for breakfast. Pancakes, eggs, and biscuits and gravy. Then we played some carnival games, ate Gelati, and Adelaide had her face painted. That night we had a BBQ with the family and watched fireworks from Gavin and Amy's front lawn. We had a wonderful time and hate leaving. Until next time.
A week ago on Thursday we experienced a fire on the mountain by our homes. By Friday morning it was bad enough that the sheriffs asked our neighborhood to evacuate. It was funny because I was doing a friends hair, I had just put in the last bleach foil and we hear the sirens and loud speaker telling us to evacuate. We had been talking about being prepared moments before and how we both weren't. Well she ran home with foils in her hair and I started getting shoes on Adelaide, packing random clothes and waking up Gwen. I made sure to have everything for the girls but poor Richard and I were left with only clean garments. If I have learned anything it's that I will be ready next time. Lucky for us we had family we could stay with, Seven Peaks passes to swim and our home was safe and unharmed from the fire and smoke. Here are a few pictures from our front porch, and driving home from the store.
This weekend we headed up to the Swasey reunion. It was a long drive, but the end result was beautiful. Adelaide was the most excited to go camping. She had a wonderful time playing with Kaylie and the dirt. Gwen loved being out and walking around. She collected rocks, and leaves and dirt. I'm grateful for my family and the opportunity to spend time in the great outdoors.
We ventured to Seven Peaks water park last week. We have the Pass of all Passes so we get in free. Cynthia and Trevor have it too. So Cynthia and loaded up the kids. Adelaide had a blast. She loved playing in the water and going down the slide. Gwen just about fell asleep in her floater. I received a nice little sunburn from missing a spot on my back. It was great fun and I look forward to more days there.
Today we ventured out to our sad, dead, backyard and turned on the sprinkler! Adelaide loved it Gwen screamed and came running to me. Lately Gwen is not loving water. So sad because I was really looking forward to swimming this summer. Hopefully it passes soon. Anyway, we had fun. And can I just tell you how happy I am that instagram is on the android. It makes picture taking a breeze. Which makes blogging easy. Oh man look forward to the Murdock blog getting lots of updates this summer.
Our ward was given a piece of land to garden. This morning we went out as a family and helped clear the soil, dig and plant. It was a wonderful experience and the spirit was strong. The girls loved the dirt and being outside.
