Girls Camp

I haven't been to girls camp since I was in YW so it's been a super long time ago. I was called as the stake camp nurse. I wasn't sure what this calling would entail but basically it was to be up there to help with anyone that needed any kind of first aid. We had a great stake camp board. We all got a long really well. We were totally spoiled to have our own camp chef and we didn't eat normal camp food. We had some pretty yummy food and desserts. The theme this year was the Wizard of Oz and each ward had a color that went along with the yw values. Each ward performed skits that went along with the Wizard of Oz theme and the value they had. There were some pretty well thought up, clever skits. It really brought me back to the days when I went to girls camp. The stake also did a skit and I was one of the Munchkins. Each time we all congregated together in the amphitheater, they played this song and we all did a little dance and then they changed the words to the Miley Cyrus song Party in the USA to "It's a Beautiful Girls Camp Day". The weather wasn't too bad. It got pretty hot but on the days that we hiked, it was little overcast so it wasn't too bad. As a stake camp, we also did secret sisters and did little gifts/notes for each other each day we were at camp. My secret sister was on of the grandmas. She was so good to me. She came me a DC (diet coke) everyday. I also got Reeses, lotion, and dark chocolate. It was a great experience and I'm glad I got the chance to go. I didn't take my camera so I didn't get any pictures but I got a picture of the stake camp board. The stake yw presidency gave all of us a framed picture of the board.

Mill Hollow

Noah had a chance to go with his school to Mill Hollow. He has looked forward to it all summer. It is for students who do well in school. It was something I did as a kid too. It's such a fun experience. We had some issues with his Dad. (long story that I probably shouldn't post on here) but he had a great time. I gave him a disposable camera to take and told him to take some good pictures. He got a few good ones but a lot of them didn't turn out so well. The picture quality isn't that great. I was a little nervous letting him go and not have either of his parents with him but he did great. He's already talking about going next year.



Beautiful Uintah mountains. This is where they played volleyball.

This is his friend, Zach. They also shared the same bunk.

This was Noah's camp counselor. His name is "Doc".

This is the cabin he slept in.
The trading post that he was excited to buy things at.
This is the big building where they had all their meals.
Noah said there were a lot of teepees around.

Going on one of the hikes.

Pioneer Day Parade Float Preview

I have never taken Noah to a parade. I'm not a big fan. I hate the heat, the crowds, trying to deal with parking, etc. This year though, we went to the Southtowne expo center to the float preview for the Pioneer Day parade. They have all of the floats out and you can walk around and look at them and vote for your favorite one. I couldn't believe how awesome they were and how much detail they had. Some of them must have taken months to do. We went with Kristi and her kids, Tara and her boys, Melodie and her kids and my Mom. It was a really fun time and the kids loved it. The best part was that it was a free event. You gotta love free right? The pictures don't even do these floats justice. They were so much better in person. Maybe one of these years I will brave the heat and crowds and take Noah to one of the parades. Every kid needs to go to at least one parade.
This picture didn't turn out very good but it was a float with the seagulls and crickets. It was so awesome and so creative. It was my favorite one.
This was a float from the movie "How To Train Your Dragon"

This was an Oquirrah Mountain temple float

This was a float for West Valley City


This was Noah's favorite float

Newman Reunion

This was considered our first official "Newman Reunion". We went up to Midway, Utah. We all had so much fun. We usually try to get together and do something every summer. As every ones families get bigger, sometimes this can be difficult. This year, my parents rented a cute house in Midway with a nice big backyard. We played volleyball, went on bike rides, stayed up late playing games and chatting. It was so much fun. A few of us went to Park City and rode on the Alpine slide. I haven't done that in years and it was great fun. Noah got to ride in his own cart this time. On Sunday, we did a little devotional with everyone since we weren't going to church. It was so neat to feel the spirit there and feel close as a family. Next year, I will be in charge so I'm taking suggestions/requests now. lol. We missed having Raleigh there this year. Hopefully he will be able to come next year. WARNING!!! This post has lots of pictures and they are in no particular order. There were so many cute ones, it was hard for me to pick which ones to put on here.

Fun with the cousins in the tent


My Mom and beautiful sisters


Noah and Luke

Ken and Mel and their kids getting ready to go down the slide


Josh, Siera and Noah just before going on the slide

Getting ready for a bike ride. Lovin' those helmets.

My beautiful nieces



My Dad always cooking up breakfast







Dibabe and Chaltu









This picture of Jaxon cracks me up. He is so cute.

Summer Fun

On the night of the 4th of July, some of the grand kids camped in my parents backyard. It was my sister in law, Melodies idea. The kids loved it. My parents and Kenny and Melodie slept out there with them. They even made a fire in the fire pit and made smores. They had a great time. The next morning, we all met back over at my parents and had a yummy breakfast courtesy of my Dad and Kenny. It was so fun for the kids and I'm sure it will be a great memory for them.




PS-Thanks for the pictures Kristi. I stole them from your blog. (: