Just July...

What a fast paced and fun month. We have really enjoyed having my sister around for a couple of weeks. Sam enjoys playing with his cousins but was slightly disappointed that the new boys in the family only sleep and drool. I on the other hand loved having the new baby boys around and loved holding them and cuddling them and I think I might even be able to tell them apart ... maybe! We have been swimming, enjoying fireworks displays, and watching parades. July is a fun month in Utah that is for sure.

This past weekend was also really eventful. Saturday was my grandfather's 75th surprise birthday party. Before the festivities began we had our family picture. I hope it all turns out great because who knows when we will be able to get together again. That night the kids were on major sugar high. My grandpa gave each little kid a scoup of icing in their hands to eat. I have no idea what he was thinking other than "I am old and it is my birthday and I can get away with getting these kids crazy" but the kids loved it and you can tell how much he loves each one of them. Sunday I found myself in charge of a Wood family event. I wanted to get the family together to see my sister since the other side of the family would get to see her at the birthday so I just wanted to get a few people together. It ended up being a VERY large gathering. Forunately, my aunt Cathie is a superstar and let us invade her home. Also when you tell the Wood family to bring food they do not disappoint. So I was a little stressed but it turned out great. My aunt had this game when the kids got wraped in tape and then the rolled on this tarp covered in candy. The kids thought it was the greatest game EVER! It was really fun to talk and eat and enjoy.

Sam's dad has also been here for July. Sadly the week Sam's dad was in town I was sick so I didn't even get a chance to go out and play. Maybe next time. Due to all the fun of the month Sam has not had to go to daycare much and he doesn't want to go back at all!Today as we were getting ready he told me we should just stay on 'bacation' I thought it was a great idea to bad it can't come true.