4th Of July

The past few years we've spent our 4th celebrations in Show Low, this year was no exception.  I took a half day on Wednesday so we can travel at a decent time.  Once we arrived Shawn and I took advantage of having someone to watch over the girls and we headed to dinner.  Due to the proximity we chose Native.  It was okay.  We decided to take turns with breakfast and dinner meals again.  We were in charge of breakfast on the 4th.  I forgot my cameras {sad pouty face} these are all from my iphone. 

I decided on baked french toast.  It was so so.  I think if I make this meal again I will try a different recipe.  

After breakfast we headed to the parade, a first for us.  The girls absolutely LOVED it.  So did we!  The closest I came to a parade was the Macy's Day Parade on Thanksgiving through the t.v.  Show Low parade is so different but amazing and thoroughly entertaining.  I love the small town feel being there.  

We had such a great time and hope to make it a tradition.  

we ended the day with homemade strawberry ice cream.  

and sparklers

Friday Shawn and I were in charge of dinner.  We made a low country boil.  Not sure if everyone was just really hungry but it seemed to be a hit.  I liked it and will make it again.

We did a lot of relaxing and enjoying the weather and scenery. 

Saturday we headed to Charlie Clarks for an arts festival.  The best arts festival I had ever been to.  It was a great time.  The girls got a cute necklace and rings from Nana and Papa.  We enjoyed some cold beverages and danced to the band. 

The three of us got a little wet on the way back.  For just a moment it even hailed.  It was actually a lot of fun and brought out the kid in us.

Our trip was a great one.  I had a lot of "this is what life is about moments"

Father's Day

Father's Day celebrations started with going out to eat to celebrate with Shawn's Dad as he was going to be out of town.  Kelly and Issac came along with Shawn's Grandmother.  It was a fabulous dinner.  Shawn is such a special person and I am so fortunate he is the father of my children.  They could not ask for a better Daddy.  He gets and A+!

The girls and I took a cute photo for Daddy and then saved it to his phone for a surprise.  I also downloaded an album that he has been wanting on his iphone, which was a surprise too.  The girls made him adorable cards at school and he got a nice pair of Ray Bans.  

We didn't really do much. It was up to Shawn what the agenda for the day was.  We just hung out with the four of us and it was perfect.  Later that night my sister came over to have a slumber party with the girls and look after them on Monday while I went to work for a bit.  They all three fell asleep on the couch.  So cute!

holding hands

Shawn turns 27!

Shawn really wanted to spend some time up north just him and I to go fishing, sleep in, and have no worries other than what were going to eat.  We left after Shawn got off work on Friday.  Fortunately I had Friday off so I could get some housework done.  Its been neglected lately.  Saturday morning we woke up took our time getting ready made some breakfast and then started getting the boat ready.  We did not have the correct size hitch so we bought one and were finally ready to head out.  (this is the short version).  Once we got to Fool Hollow we discovered it was closed for a triathlon.  The ironic part is it was National Fishing and Boating week.  Saturday you didn't need a fishing license to fish.  Bad planning if you ask me.  We contemplated going to Big Lake and decided to just hang out at the cabin and relax.  We had a great time and enjoyed the spa.  We headed out about 11 on Sunday to get home at  a decent time.  We desperately missed the girls.  Later that day we met Shawn's family for a pool/BBQ.  Great food and Great company.  

Happy Birthday My Love!  Glad we could make the best of our unexpected weekend. 

Tumbling For Fun

Today was the girls' first tumbling class.  I enrolled them through the City of Gilbert.  At first I was a bit bummed that parents couldn't be in the room to watch them.  My girls were the only kids clinging to their Mom's legs.  They did not want me to leave at all.  As hard as it is for me to leave them when they want me so badly, I think its good for them to get out of their comfort zone especially with kindergarten starting in a year.  Once I was gone they warmed up rather quickly and even met a few friends.  They enjoyed it so much I'm thinking of getting them into something a bit longer than just the summer session. 

To celebrate their first class and to cool off we headed to Kea Lani.  The best shaved ice I've ever had.  Really good!  

the large size was ridiculously big!  This picture does not do justice. 

Mommy and Daddy are proud of you girls. 

Memorial Weekend

Oh how I love going to Show Low.  It's hard to not just chill when we're up there.  The view isn't bad either.  Since it was a long weekend all of Shawn's family planned a trip together.  Each couple took turns making breakfast and/or dinner.  We had quite the spread, Loved the idea!  We also played some hilarious minute to win it games courtesy of Stacy.  It was quite funny!  The weather was a bit warm but nothing like the valley of course.  We took advantage of the close proximity of Fool Hollow and enjoyed some fishing both Saturday and Sunday.  Saturday we took the girls with their new princess fishing poles.  We knew their attention span is not the greatest at this point, but we want them to learn casting.  Ava actually surprised the heck out me.  She nailed casting and did great!  We practiced with them at the cabin.  Their poles came with a rubber fish to help them learn the concept of casting.  It worked awesome!  

Adisyn using her binoculars she made at school.  Other wise known as "knockers" LOL Ava.

Ava's facial expression when I told her we were spending all night at the cabin. 

Coloring saved the trip up.  The girls were entertained for hours.

FISHING

The girls watching Tia gut her fish. 

Instagram photos

Boys and their toys

watching the Caterpillar

goodnight story time.