Greta turns 3!

We celebrated Greta's 3rd birthday at my dad's house. Greta requested a Yellow party and she wanted party hats. It turned out to be a great night with family & friends and she enjoyed every second. I can't believe she is such a big girl!

Spring City

A couple weeks ago, my dad and I traveled down to Spring City for the Art Festival. I just love it down there, we usually make it down a couple times a year for the historic home tour (which is really wonderful) and any other opportunity! My aunt Alison and uncle Chris have restored the most amazing home down there. They sold their home in Salt Lake a few years ago (which was by far one of my favorite homes ever) and now live down there full time- they do keep a little place in the city. If you ask Alison why she did it, she says true love. Alison said she would move there if this certain home ever went on the market and when it did, she was apparently committed. They are both art lovers and Spring City is such a haven for artists, they really seem to fit right in. And what they have done is truly amazing. Really, they recieved a Utah Heritage Foundation Award for superior restoration.

(My dad ended up buying a painting he really likes painted by a wonderful artist - Chris!)

This smaller home on the property is the one they restored first and they lived there while working on the house.

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The girls love looking at the chickens and they also put in some swings they can't get enough of.

I don't have many interior pictures, I'll take more next time. This is the kitchen, it really turned out beautifully.

The grounds are really lovely and that building is the old barn they restored. I hear it is now "the place" for receptions. We have enjoyed many wonderful luncheons there.

The "flower bed".

The Big Campout

Brock has been dying to take Greta backpacking for a long time and the day finally came. He and his friend Kenton planned a campout with their girls (their Kate is just Greta's age). I must admit I had my doubts, Brock set up the tent in the backyard a couple of weeks ago to test the waters of sleeping outside. Once they were all settled in ready for bed, Greta started saying "I want to sleep in the house, Daddy". But she ended up doing a great job and according to Brock she is better camper than me.

As they were hiking in, it started raining lightly. Brock asked Greta if she wanted to stop under a tree. She said "No, Daddy I want to keep walking." That night, I guess the weather got worse. It thundered and rained hard but Brock said Greta did great. They snuggled up in their tent and she slept great.

The campers from the front

And the back- she was so excited about that backpack.

Kenton & Kate and Kenton's dad Kai, with Brock and Greta

Kate and Greta

They had a great time and can't wait to go again.

As many of you know, my mom & Greg were married last week. It was a wonderful event and a whole week full of family time with everyone here. It was fun to be around the Burnett's again, (he and his family are long time friends). We are excited for them to start their new life together. Congratulations!! (Oh and the morning of their wedding, Greg ran a marathon!)

Unfortunately, I didn't get many pictures from the reception. There was a lot of meet and greet happening along with chasing after kids. But it was tons of fun, there was great food, great dancing and a chance to catch up with a lot of old friends. Hopefully Lauren has more pictures and will get them up soon. (check her blog here.) The newlyweds are off to an island off Honduras and will be living in Oregon. We will miss them but are happy they can be together.

Elsa turns One!

Here is our big girl on her birthday, I can't believe she is 1 - it's gone by so fast! She is such a sweetheart and has been such a joy in our lives. People always ask me if she is always this happy and yes, she is. She loves her sister, mom & dad and baby dolls. She walking everywhere and is into everything. We are crazy about this girl, happy birthday sweetie!

We had an Orange & Pink Party that weekend to celebrate.

All my sisters (except Reghan) + my mom