July, July and some more July

Flegal family

July 2017

Our fourth of July began with a trip to Lagoon-a-beach. 

The past two summers we have spent our morning at a water park on the fourth of July.

I thought I would miss attending the parade, but I haven't. 

The kids don't seem to either. 

However, they are less than thrilled that I still ask for "one more picture."

Again, breaking with tradition, we decided not to attend a firework show.

I think because we had been treated to a great show a few nights before in Oakley,

we decided to stay close to home. 

Our neighbors also did a fun a show in our culdesac a day before. 

Again with the pictures, you can't always get everyone on board. 

Bless his heart.

But sometimes you can... cute little firecrackers, right?

I have been noticing in a lot of my pictures of Henry,

that his shirt is always on the big side... 

Apparently I do not know his size!

As I was saying, instead of another firework show

we cuddled up for a movie in our backyard. 

Shifting gears to another important part of our summer is the time 

we are able to spend time with our cousins. 

Coordinating schedules the best we can, 

we squeeze in outings with both sides of our family. 

The Mays crew join us from Alaska and the Greens arrive from New York;

both families settle in with the Utah gang and we do our best to make some fun memories together. 

We went and saw Despicable Me 3 with the Mays cousins and then went to Fiiz. 

Bouncing over to the Flegal side, here are some pictures from our time

up at Pineview boating.

Boating with cousins is such a treat that we decided to go again; 

this time inviting the Mays cousins.

Speaking of treats... you can always count on Nana Marie to bring something delicious to share. 

Boating is super fun and exhausting. 

Another memorable weekend that Forrest continues to talk about...

was when Andrew took Henry and Forrest to "Fathers and Sons." 

The girls and I had a sleepover at Nana Teresa's and were treated

to a show at Hale Center Theatre, 

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."

Lottie lost her first tooth ever that weekend!

She was THRILLED!

These three cousins are best pals!

Random cute pictures of Lottie and Forrest

Some snaps from Fathers and Sons

I think everyone came home a winner that weekend.

June melts into July 2017

June 2017 continued...

The month of June introduced us to a new performing season for the Pizzicato Strings. It's crazy revisiting this because we are currently, today is November 1st, preparing for his Christmas performances. There was a lot to like about performing in the summer. I am a giant wimp when it comes to driving in the winter, so when I saw the locations of various shows, I didn't panic about the possibility of inclement weather. Henry injured his finger near the end of the summer so he ended up missing his final two shows. This was actually a blessing in disguise, sorry Henry, because I was in the beginning of my pregnancy... SURPRISE! I am pregnant! Most everyone knows already, but I haven't made it blog official... so there is my grand announcement. Anyway, I wasn't too disappointed that he missed those shows because I was struggling with life due to my crazy nausea. Highlights of his performing season included the Utah Arts Festival and the Brigham Young Memorial show, pictured below.

Shifting gears... we were at a wedding reception in June and I was totally struck by Eliza. 

She looks so grown up these days and is as  lovely as can be inside and out.

I love her so much and am proud of the young woman she is becoming. 

Summer time always means more time with our cousins!

Aunts and Uncles love this just as much as the kids.

Earning "favorite Uncle" status is easy when you paint your niece's finger nails. 

We made as many trips to the lake as we could and lucky for us;

Pineview is a quick drive from our house. 

It is one of my favorite Utah lakes due to its scenery. 

Returning to violin, here's a look at Henry's show at the Brigham Young Memorial park. 

He was lucky to have the support of Bubba, Nanna, Aunt Liz and her kids. 

We have reached JULY! 

HOORAY!

The weekend leading up to the fourth of July was a busy and happy one.

We woke up early and drove to Cottonwood Heights to attend cousin Tyler's baptism. 

After that, we were invited to swim and have lunch at the Schmidt's home. 

We stopped by Bubba and Nanna's to clean up for the Oakley Rodeo. 

We love spending time in Oakley with the Taylors and Flegals. 

Around this time, we met up at Nana Marie's for a family picture. 

Here are a few snaps of the Mays cousins, all together... a rare thing!