Independence Day

I know what you're thinking... isn't it November and not July! Well I always hope to be able to catch up with my life. So we'll see with a week off of school how well I do... let the bloggin' begin!

At the end of June, we took a quick trip up to St. George to stay with Shawn's parents. We swam (Brody hates to be splashed, and hates cold water!)

We chilled.

We ate frozen custard... then after Brody puked everywhere realized that it has eggs, which he is allergic too! Oops!

We did our traditional going to grandma and grandpa's house activities: riding the scooter, feeding the fish, going to the park and splash place. It is always so nice to be with grandma and grandpa Patterson!

Next stop was Viva Las Vegas... Nelson style. Which for my family meant working on the new little house they bought! We met them there and hung out at the new house, went to see Toy Story 3 (so cute, loved the ending!), and a fabulous New York pizza place! They had more Chicago style pizza there too... it was huge, but so good!

July 4th, Independence Day!

I am proud to be an American. I get the chills every time I hear any patriotic song and LOVE that I get to say the Pledge of Allegiance each day in my classroom. Thankfully I married into a family where the men are great cooks... Mason and Shawn made red, white and blue(berry) pancakes to kick off this day to independence.

The next day was we got together to have a BBQ... friends, family, food, fun, fireworks, Shawn taking a fall... everything that makes the 4th special.

(Warning: Children please do not try this at home)

Of course, it's not a party until Uncle Mese takes the toys from the children!