Wednesday, July 30, 2008

The CCC

Blake, Savannah, Luke, G-ma
Blake
Luke and Chad thinking about a nap
Cousin Ken introducing Blake and Sal
Sal (one of the four)
Blake being a boy and asking if we could take it home.

Every summer we try to get together and do a camping trip with Chad's extended family. This year we went to the Uintah's and camped at Soap Stone. The boys had a great time 4-wheeling, playing flashlight tag, and Blake's highlight catching salamanders.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Cook Family Fun

Ryan, Shelley and kids were able to visit for the 4th of July weekend. We were able to get in lots of fun while they were here. Thanks Leslee for volunteering your Dad's pool so we could have our own private pool party!

Blake found out that going down a water slide by himself was quite the rush, he ended up really liking it and having a great time.

Luke- my lounge man! Just working on his tan. He doesn't have time for frivolous things like water slides and diving. He's all business!

Later that night we were able to see the fantastic fireworks show that PG city puts on. We have been going for years and are never disappointed!

What better place for a photo opt then a firework show? Fantastic lighting! We all have a natural glow. Blake loved them even though he looks board out of his mind.

My Mom and Dad -two of the best people I know! I don't think my dad is happy with me for interrupting his firework show to get this photo. The man takes his pyro-technics very seriously!
We were all pleased that Schaack & Co paid us a visit that night. What could be better then a bunch of Cooks, carmel popcorn, red vines and glow sticks? Obviously they made a good choice to join us!
The next day we ventured off on an ATV trip. We hit up a trail from Wasatch State Park to Cascade Springs. The kids loved it and I don't think I have ever seen my Mom so dirty or with a mustache!Ryan, Camden, & Sue Ann finishing up their ride. Ryan once again thinks it's a race and is giving us the fist pump because he thinks it makes him look cool. I think it's still up for debate. Still not sure what kind of gang sign my mom is flashing. I will have to follow up with that.

Bryce and Caiden -the wild ones! If there was any extra bump or jump to hit they were the first to do it. Also Bryce thought it was fun to spin donuts in the parking lot we were all hanging out at....thanks for the dust bath!


Here are the real riders, Blake and myself. Blake can never get enough of this machine. I just wish he would hang on more often.

We stopped for lunch at Cascade Springs. We found a nice shady spot right in the middle of the trail. I'm sure people were annoyed but we were hot and hungry. Steph, Bryce, and Chad snagged the bench after the old lady with the cane was all rested up.

Shelley and the beautiful Londyn.

Ryan and boys. Ryan was giving a bit more of the "nature" feel by making duck calls with grass and leaves. End of a long weekend, Blake said it felt like we were on vacation and we should do this everyday! I agree. We had a lot of fun and were able to squeeze in lots of activities. Thanks everyone for all the good times and memories!

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Blake's "Marathon"

Blake getting set up with his timing chip

Running our way to the finish line!
Blake so proud of his accomplishment
Blake has wanted to run a race for a while now. He has had his sights set a doing a triathlon but I told him he would have to wait until he was a dad before he could start doing those. So he decided that he wanted to run a "marathon" and wanted me to do one with him. (Why not Chad he is the one in shape?) Lucky for me we found a 1 mile run to do together. And surprisingly, he actually did really well and ran more then I thought he would, we only had to walk two or three times and still came in at about 12 1/2 minutes. Pretty good for me considering I haven't run in years and we never "trained' for our big event! I can kiss that 7 minute mile I had in high school goodbye...those days are clearly over! I really had a great time and seeing his face as we crossed the finish line made the side ache I had the whole time not hurt as bad. Thanks Blake I had a great time and would love to do another one with you!