Sunday, July 16, 2023

Beach Day 2023!

We didn't make it to the beach last summer so I wanted to be sure and make it this year. We were especially excited that the Brusins wanted to join us. It's always more fun with friends. We went to our favorite beach - Isle of Palms.
The pier
Me and Shay
The kids were in the water the entire time.
Calee in the waves
Gage
Jalen, Jay, Baylie, Gage
Building sand castles
Shay and Baylie worked really hard to try and get a heart in the sand shot.
It turned out pretty good!
It was a great day at the beach!

Utah Trip - Week 4 - Happy Independence Day & Headed Home

The evening of July 4, we met Erik and Shanelle's family for a hot air balloon display. 

It was a perfect evening with wonderful weather.
The light the balloons to the sound of music. Unfortunately, the wind didn't allow them to put on the envelopes. It would have looked cooler with them, but it was still pretty cool.
The next morning, we woke up early to go watch the balloons lift off. We almost talked ourselves out of it because we were so tired, but it was definitely worth it and we were all so glad we went. It was an amazing experience.


The size and colors were incredible.
Jalen's favorite balloon!
This one was very emotional.
Such a cool point of view.
We went to Patriot Days with Erik's family one day and then went back with Grammy and Grandad because it was cool and we wanted them to see it. The booths and displays were fantastic.
Powder horns
This is a replica of the flag flown over Fort Moultrie in South Carolina. It was cool to see it in Utah.
I think some of these people travel all over the country for these types of events.
The boys loved the weapons.
Ben Franklin?
Brooms and buckets - so cool
Candles
Gun salute
Spinning
Playing the dulcimer
The Mayflower
Military displays
Hat shop
All decked out
Fresh sourdough bread ready to be baked.
We had some colonial treats and they were delicious.
Jalen had ice cream - of course!
Dad and I bought these cool toys. His was a little more impressive than mine!
Jalen was completely wiped out!
We went over to the Wilcox cul de sac for fireworks. It was fun to see such good people.

The Judds 
Cheryl Wilcox
Wendee Wilcox Rosborough
We had such a wonderful visit and it was hard to go home. We're always happy to get back home, but I'm always so homesick to leave family. I can't wait to see my parents again.