Backtracking a bit...

I finally loaded the pics from my camera to my computer, so I have pictures of our adventure to Discovery Gateway from awhile back. My sis already posted about it, and it inspired me to do the same. We had a big ol' crew join in on the fun: me, Bob, Jake, Laura, Matt, Tyce, and my mom and dad. What fun!!!

One more day!

I'm so excited - only one more day to go before Hawaii. We're headed to Maui tomorrow for Bob's sister's wedding and for a belated 30th birthday present to me. Woo hoo, I can't wait! I'm not really looking forward to such a long plane ride with Jake; I sure hope he's a good boy. We're prepared with lots of toys and distractions. Heck, we even went out and bought him his own portable DVD player, and we had to get him his favorite DVD - The Doodlebops. He loves that show sooo much. Anywho, it's been a long road to get here; last week we had a little bit of a scare, Bob hadn't been feeling very well for about a week and a half, but his stomach was killing him on Monday so he headed to the doctor. Low and behold, he had appendicitis. He had to have surgery early Tuesday morning, and is on his way to recovery. I sure hope he can still learn to surf! And now, poor little Jakey is sick. He's been sleeping non-stop today (he woke up at 11:30 to eat a little, and drink some juice) and now he is back asleep. I can't believe he slept so late - I swear the latest he's ever slept in before today was 8:30. I sure hope the little guy feels better soon!

Ericka

My cousin, Ericka, passed away on the 21st. She was only 28 and left behind two adorable kids. I think I'm still in shock over this. She was my happy, energetic, sweet younger cousin with an infectious smile and laugh. I just can't believe she is gone...



Ericka Lee West 1980 ~ 2008 Fillmore- Ericka Lee West, 28, left us on July 21, 2008, but her zest for life and warm, loving smile will live on forever. She never gave up on anybody and couldn't hate. Anyone who ever met her knows this. She was born April 7, 1980 to Lee Nolan and Shaunna Rae Fullmer West. She was a warm and loving daughter, sister, friend and most important, Mother. She leaves behind two beautiful children, Malachi and Alijsha West, parents, Lee and Shaunna West and siblings, Eric West, Melissa Young (Blair), Desire' Wood (Sean), Summer West, and Wesley West with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Myleigh. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Fillmore LDS 4th Ward Chapel. Family and friends may pay their respects on Friday, July 25, 2008 at the Olpin Funeral Home from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Fillmore Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Funeral Home. Online condolences can be sent to www.southernutahmortuary.com

Pineview Pictures

Here are some pictures from Pineview:

Jake trying to steal a kiss from Libby

Family camping pic

Awww, aren't we so adorable?

Bunny ears

Silly Jenna...

Bob and Jake

Jake and me

Bob and Aub

Surfer girl

The boys...

Aubrey skiiing - YAY!!!

Bob skiing on Aubrey's skis

Jake and Libby playing on the swim deck

Jake catching some rays...

Pineview 2008

Every year, my husband's family spends a week camping up at Pineview Reservoir. This momentous occassion took place last week. We had a blast! My sister and her family was able to come up over the weekend, and my parents dropped by on Sunday. Bob's sister, Judi, and her fiance Lionel came by for the weekend, too. Bob's mom and two of his brothers, Chris and Mike, and their families stayed the entire week. It was so fun! Jake had such a good time playing with all of his cousins, especially Libby and Tyce. Here's a cute video of Jake and Libby playing chase:

They were so cute together! Pineview was a ton of fun - I'll be posting more pictures later.

4th o' July

So, sure, the 4th of July was awhile ago, but I figure it's never too late to post about it! My sister and her family came down for the weekend, and we (and our parents) had a fabulous holiday! On the 4th, we went to the parade in Murray City and then headed over to Murray Park to have fun in the HOT sun. Here are some of my favorite pictures:

And here's a video of the kiddies on the swing ride:

All in all, it was a fun day. We spent the rest of the weekend boating - even more fun! Why can't we have 3 day weekends all the time?

Jake in the lake

I can't believe this kid. He always is such a good boy when we go boating...but he always stays on the boat. I didn't think a little boy would really enjoy getting into lake-cold water. Boy was I wrong. This weekend, Jake had a ball swimming in the lake with his daddy. How cute are my boys?!