The Circus

Yesterday I noticed Belle was throwing a ball in the air and trying to catch it. I asked her what she was doing and she said "I am trying to juggle this one ball and it is really hard." Then she put her arm around me and got really close to my face, always a sign she has something very serious to say. She told me "Mom, I have decided when I am bigger not 5, but when I am a Mom I am going to join the circus. But don't worry, I will come home every Sunday." What do you say to that?

Float Preview

Since chances are pretty slim that we will ever take the girls to the 24th of July parade, I decided to take them to see the float preview.

Bella was very excited to sit on this float.
June thinks floats are a really bad idea! Especially if they have a creepy looking kid on them!

We calmed her down enough to see the Princess Bee that Bella loved.

Best of all was to see a friend from Bella's primary class. It was a cute way to see the floats, I'll probably do it again next year, especially because it means I don't have to sleep on the street to save a good viewing spot!

Oakley

We headed up to Oakley this afternoon. Bret's grandparents just moved up there and we wanted to visit. I spent many a summer day with my cousins in Oakley and have great memories of the rodeo and just being a kid there. (I am still looking for my blue clog Jim!)

After our visit we headed to a new little park where the old rodeo grounds used to be. June tried the swings with Grandma Chris.

Bella tried the slide. We didn't stay long, it was too hot and there is one problem with Oakley playgrounds, no trees. It is a beautiful area and I can't wait for our next chance to pass through again.

Helper Girl

Look at my good helper! Reminds me of her sister at the same age, what do you think? I am hopeful that in the future, there will never be dishes in the sink!

Father's Day

Yes, the holiday was a month ago, but it took us this long to get everyone better and ready on time for church so we could get a picture. And of course I took it so it is not the greatest. We love you Daddy! I don't know if any girls have ever adored their father more than mine do. They jump the minute they hear him walk in the door. June gets very upset if he doesn't come over and give her a kiss first thing. I can't tell you how many times Bella has come in the morning, "Where's Dad?" When I tell her he is at work, she usually says something like "I guess I will just go back to bed." or "The fun is gone today." You are the best Dad ever!

Baby Bird

There have been baby birds learning to fly in our backyard. It has been really fun to watch. I have spent hours at my window!

This little one got stuck in my window well/ (Yes they need a little weeding!) I was so worried about it, but the Momma bird kept coming and feeding it until it was finally able to get out.

This little one was stuck in another window well, and Bret had to help it out. It was getting late in the day and I was worried about the poor little thing. The next morning we found it on my back porch. It just sat there, not afraid of us at all. Bella went out and would have touched it if Bret hadn't stopped her.

They are all gone now so I guess they learned and flew away, but I loved to watch them. I hope we get birds again next year.

Cecret Lake

We spend this Friday doing a little hike up to Cecret Lake. Lucky Bret and Cooper get to hike with all these ladies!

Bella was pretty excited to find snow along the trail.
Little cuties in the wildflowers. It should look awesome in a couple of weeks.
Great shot of Melia!

These two sillies, quite the little models!