Party in the Park/Fizz Fest.

The Party in the Park put on by the Jordan Conservation Park is one of our favorite events every summer. This year my mom joined us. It was so hot, but so fun. We went to a lot of interesting booths, did crafts, met Spider-Man, Anna, and Elsa, and saw 250 butterflies get released. 

Next, we headed over to Daybreak for the Fizz Fest. They had face painting, some carnival games, and bands playing. We are dinner from the food trucks and Quinn played and played until she was soaked to the bone in the splash pad.  She had to wear Dalan's shirt home she was so cold and wet. 

And our favorite sign EVER. 

Rocky Mouth

We made our sometimes annual hike up to Rocky Mouth Falls last Friday. It was an enjoyable hike and Quinn did really well. She loved all the little caves and throwing rocks in the water.  She played some game in which she had to throw rocks into the the stream to save the world, because they needed a brave blonde girl to do the job.  Ha, ha!  

We even climbed up to the second level between the falls, which was great, except I slipped when I turned around to help Quinn.  (Ouch!  But I am totally fine!) 

Bounce Back

Patti, Quinn, and I headed back to Lagoon last Wednesday for Bounce Back.  I am proud to say between the discount for Harmons Day and Bounce Back, we spent less to get into Lagoon twice than one regular day pass. I love a deal.  And Quinn loves Lagoon. This girl can ride the rides for hours upon hours and never get worn out.  This time around we added Dracula's Castle, Ratttle Snake Rapids, and The Bat (thanks Lagoon shoes and top knot for that ride.)  We had a blast!  Again!  Can't wait for next year, just need to figure out how to get Quinn to grow 6 inches.  

Lake Herriman 2

My Aunt Linda and Uncle Dave came into town and invited us to spend the morning at Blackridge Res. playing on the beach and kayaking.  We had a really great time.  Summer time rules! 

Cousin Time

Dalan's parents went to Ohio to celebrate his Aunt Geraldine's 90th Birthday! We were lucky enough to watch VaRonica's kids while they were gone.  Quinn loves her cousins. She had a blast having a playmate (Alice) around every day, and she is so smitten with Dean.  She is also such a big helper these days. 

Most days, we started out days by walking over to the elementary school and eating breakfast, and then playing on the playground.   After some indoor activities and lunch, the girls would head to the backyard to play while Dean napped.  It was a lot of fun.  (And a lot of work, this mama was a little shocked to go from one 5 year old to three kids 5 and under.)

Lake Herriman

One of Quinn's most favorite things to do is go to the beach. We even ordered a raft to fulfill her request from last summer to take one out on the lake.  We ended up taking our first trip to Blackridge Resevior the day before the 4th of July. We knew it would be busy and got there around 10, and when we left at 12:30, it was wall to wall people. 

We had a really fun morning in the raft, playing in the water, and building sandcastles.  Plus no one (mainly me) got sunburned.  Hooray!  

Red Butte

While Jan and Kelly were in town for Jason's wedding, we spent an afternoon with them exploring the gardens at Red Butte. It was a lovely day. Quinn had a blast, and so did the adults.  

Before we headed up to meet Jan and Kelly, Quinn went swimming in her little pool in our yard. She wanted to wear her swim suit with the "boobies."  Ha. Ha. M