We ended with our traditional trip to the Oakley Rodeo. Last year we spent most of the time behind the stands watching Jackson play in the dirt. This year was great, he was old enough to kindof understand it and enjoy sitting on our laps and watching it.
This is such a big holiday for my family. My aunts, uncles, and cousins come in town from all over and its usually about the only time of year that we all get together. I look forward to this all year long, and I am sad that it's already over and family has come and gone. I can't wait to see you all next year!
Last week we traded date nights with Brad and Jaime. We watched The Princess Bride with the girls. Jackson loved the part in the woods with the big monsters, Abbie held his hand to help him be brave. Other than that he was off doing other things - thankgoodness he wasn't too into that movie - he is still a boy. The whole night we kept thinking - so this is what it would be like with 4 kids?!? Wow... we will stick to our 1 1/2 for now.
My sister Melissa has been in town from Denver lately. She came a couple weeks ago with out her kids for al ittle get-a-way time. And then she came back just last week with her kids and will be staying through the 4th of July. We all stayed up at my parents house in Heber and had a great weekend.
We went to the Zermont and the kids rode on the carousel over and over and over again. They love it!
Melissa is so funny and brought her duck bread all the way from Denver. So we went to the park and fed the ducks all of the bread. Of course, another fun thing kids love to do!
Melissa's little Jetta is about 16 months - and she is hilarious! She is the sassiest little thing I have ever seen, of course being her aunt, I love it. But as far as her mother goes - watch out! Melissa - you have got your hands full!
And of course we can never go to my parents house with out going out on the 4-wheelers a million and one times over again. This time the boys found the helmets and Jackson being the funny kid that he is loved them. He would wear them everywhere, all day, all around the house... it was too cute. 
Its been a fun month. And the start of July has alot for us to look forward to. I have alot of family that comes in town for the 4th of July, so I am really looking forward to the fun weekend and all of our traditions.
Abbie, Jack, Nana Lisa, and Abbie! Lisa is an amazing Nana. She loves loves loves her Grandkids and of course they LOVE her in return. She is always playing with them and helping us moms out. It is so great! Thank you Lisa for such a fun week!
Davis is such a stud. He was so funny to watch out on the beach. Occasionally he would take a handful of sand and put it into his mouth. But, I think he learned quickly that it didn't taste all that great! He also loved the water. He was out crawling through the waves and loving the water as it splashed up on him. Jenna was so cute with him, she was right there on her hands and knees in the sand always playing with him. She is such a great mom!
Jackson of course was terrified of the water... suprise suprise? No. But, he loved the sand. He was always covered head to toe, and like Davis got a few handfuls of sand in his mouth as well.
Me and Jack eating ice cream cones on NewPort Peir. 
We brought a kite to fly out on the beach. It was so fun. There was a perfect amount of wind blowing, the kites went right up in the sky. What is a day at the beach without a kite right?
It was a nice vacation for me. It was great to beable to take a nap during the day, relax on the beach, take occasional walks, and relax with family. 
It was so fun to spend time with the Randalls! I miss you all already and can't wait for next years beach trip. Thanks Lisa for such a fun week and for all the planning that you put into this family vacation!
Shamu is always a must. You just can't go to Sea World and not see Shamu. Jackson loved it, and so did I! It really is incredible what these whales are trained to do!
Me and Jack with the flamingo's.
Some of us went to a cool show with clowns and acrobats. It was kindof like a circus on water? It was incredible to watch.
The dolphins were my favorite. They are so cute.
Most of you know that Jack is kindof a terrified kid. He is nervous to do just about anything. They have a section at Sea World that has a few rides and some playground equipment. Scott and I took a break from the animals and decided to try it out. To our suprise, Jacks loved it! He loved the rides. It was so fun watching him laugh and enjoy himself. I think this means we need to get him out to Disney Land!
At the end of the day Scott, Brad and Jenna decided to do the roller coaster ride. Its kinof like a "Splash Mountain". So of course, they all got soaking. But thankfully it was at the end of the day so after they we done we all got in our cars and headed home.
Sea World was so much fun. It was so fun to watch the animals and see the kids reactions. And it was a beautiful day. The weather was perfect!
Kristen then took us to a little taco shop around the corner from her house. WOW! The Carne Asada tacos were incredible. Will Utah ever have good authentic Mexican food???
Scott traded Lisa on the way home and pulled Jack behind in the trailer. Kristen, Lisa, and I took little Lucy and headed back to the beach house in the cars. But of course on the way we stopped at the best ever... Beach Berries and got ourselves a little treat. Yummy!
