Rio Vista Fishing

Last weekend, we took the kids fishing at a pond near our neighborhood that stocks fish. It was a super hot day, but we went really early in the morning and tried to stay cool in the shade.

We caught two fish! The first one Elliot and I caught together. The kids all squealed and took turns touching it.

And the second one Elliot caught all on his own! Can you see it? You may need a magnifying glass. He was so proud of himself, though. He got this fishing pole for Christmas last year and he loves that it's all his own.

After fishing, the kids put on their suits and we played in the nearby splash pad. 

What a perfect morning!

Summer Survival

The weather has been HOT but we've tried to stay cool this summer. We gone to see a couple movies at the theater. This was actually the first time Audrey and Elliot have been to a theater and the second time for Jack. I'm usually not a big fan of going but it definitely helped cure some summer boredom.

We've had lots of play dates with friends at pools. The kids have all improved a lot in their swimming this summer.

A couple of McDonald's outings have made the top of the list of the kids' favorite activities.

And of course the epic water fight they had with Mom and Dad in the backyard... We all got drenched but we laughed a lot and we forgot about the 110-degree weather!

Fourth of July

Ty has been working a lot lately. And by "a lot," I mean days, nights, weekends, and holidays. This morning, we had a few hours with him before he had to go in, so we enjoyed the slightly cooler monsoon weather and went to the park.

This girl has really missed her daddy lately.

The kids and I had a lazy day at home watching movies and playing games. For dinner, Ty got permission for us to join him for a little BBQ at work. Almost no one was there, so the kids and I got a full tour.

 When we got home, we did a few little fireworks together.

Another Lost Tooth

Jack lost his second tooth and, like the first, it was Aunt Becki that pulled it out. She is a pro!

Memorial Day in Page

We went to Page for Memorial Day weekend this year and had a wonderful time. Here's a few things we did:

Biking, scootering, walking, and anything outside!

A lot of geocaching

 A McDonalds lunch date

Some silly time

A lot of playing at the park

More boat-driving lessons

Some fishing

 ...and catching!

A lot of lake swimming

Relaxing on the beach and tubing

Elliot wakeboarding

Audrey wakeboarding

Madi and Jack also opened a massage parlor in Granna and Papa's living room and made some serious cash!

R2R

One day in Page, Ty went with Rob, Leslie, and McKenna and hiked from the north rim of the Grand Canyon to the south rim. The hike took a total of 14 hours and they traveled about 25 miles.

End of First Grade

School is out for the summer! Jack had a great last week of school. There was a history fair, an award ceremony, and a pizza party. We were so proud of him for starting at a new school this year and making lots of new friends.

Mrs. Conner and Jack

Each teacher recommended two students from their class to receive a citizenship award on the last day of school. Jack got one of them! Nice work, bud.