Hogle Zoo

Last month we went to the Hogle Zoo for Mike's work party. Natalie had fun, but she was fixated on seeing the "lions" (she really meant the tigers). One of the tigers came right up to the fence while they were standing there looking at them (prior to the first picture taken).

There was a safety fair going on as well and she loved sitting in the fire truck.

During the work party they had face painting. Doesn't Natalie make a beautiful butterfly?

Thanks to CCI for a free fun-filled day at the zoo!

Our Family Vacation

Over Labor Day weekend we went down to Capitol Reef National Park to camp and hike. We left Thursday morning and came back Monday morning. We had so much fun going on lots of hikes and relaxing.

We had a great trail guide/"nag"avator with her GPS to guide us along to the petroglyphs.

We had fun hiking up the Sulphur Creek Route. Natalie REALLY enjoyed it and had a fit when we had to get out to go back for lunch.

I wondered how well Natalie would do sleeping that many nights not in her own bed. She did absolutely wonderful! She even took good naps in the afternoon and slept though the entire night. What was kind of funny was that the last two nights we were there, Natalie was the one asking us to put her in bed before we were even thinking about it!

We had lots of fun and it is evident that Natalie loves camping too!

Mozart in the Making

All things summer

Natalie loves to help her daddy mow the lawn!

Summer yummies!

It's a good thing that we love fresh homegrown tomatoes in our house!

Lewis Family Reunion

In July we had our annual Lewis Family Reunion at Bear Lake. We had lots of fun in the sun, sand, and storms with our family and cousins.

On Friday evening there was a treasure hunt for the grandkiddos.

Natalie with some of her spoils.

Saturday we spent the day on the beach playing in the water and riding a waverunner. Grandma decided to do some "yardwork" to make it easier for the grandkids to get to the water.

Natalie played in the sand with Grandpa.

And also splashed in the water with Daddy.

We made Bear Lake Buddies - Bud and Betty.

Natalie was such a trooper in camping!

Thanks for the wonderful weekend Grandma and Grandpa Lewis!

Two Years!

Wow! Can you believe that my baby is two years old today?!

She went from this...
...to this in 2 years!
Happy Birthday Natalie!
We love you!

4th Fun

Our 4th of July was filled with fun as usual.

Watching the parade with Daddy.

We can add clowns and walking inflatable firemen to the list along with Santa and the Easter bunny that Natalie doesn't like.

Playing on Grandma and Grandpa Reading's water slide later that day.