U of U Fan Fest

Saturday was the U of U Fan Fest and we decided to go with Cory and the kids. I had never been before and it was actually kind of fun, other then the heat. We got there right after it started and the coolest thing about it was they let you walk on the field. There were tents set up with different sports teams where there are a couple team members of that sport there to sign something or take pictures with them. We didn't do that stuff, but the kids sure had fun running around the field. Since running is one of Jackson's favorite things, he was in heaven.  Cory had brought a little football so the kids had fun throwing it and pretending to score. 

I love that big grin on his face while he is running.

You could line up to try and kick a field goal, I think from ten yards away. CJ kicked it and scored! He was pretty excited. Jackson wouldn't try kicking it though. I was hoping he would.

Jackson did not like seeing Swoop at all. He cried the second CJ walked up to him and then was fine as soon as CJ stepped away from him.  He liked him from a distance though. Swoop had hung Cooper upside down and Jackson couldn't stop talking about that and saying Swoop was funny because he did that.
Afterwords, we went to City Creek with Cory and the kids and ate lunch. It was a fun day and Jackson had so much fun with his cousins. He sure loves Cayman and Cooper and I am glad they live close enough that he can see them often.

Park City with Cousins!

My Mom's sister, Renee, from California and all her kids were going to Park City for a week for a family vacation. While they were here, my family and a few other cousins from my Mom's other sister, Charlene, went up for the day to visit and play! We hung out at their awesome hotel, rode the alpine slide and went swimming. We had a BBQ by the pool with everybody. We of course had way too much food, but it was so good. We had so much fun hanging out. We never get to see my cute cousins so it was so fun to be able to see with them for the day.  

We talked my Mom and Aunt Nae into going on the alpine slide. They sure were slow, but I think they liked it! It was pretty funny watching them come down.

Aunt Nae, Aunt Charlene and my Mommy

The rooms they were staying at had two room connected by a kitchen, dining and little living room area. We put the kids in one of the rooms and put a movie on so we could play games in the living room. I don't know the name of the game, but we were absolutely dying! We each had to be an animal and you make your animal noise then make the noise of someone else's animal, then they do their noise and do someone else's. It is hilarious and so much fun. We had a big group of us playing so we had to get a little creative with some of the animals and their noises.  It was a great day and Jackson had a blast being with cousins and meeting new "friends". That is what he called them. I am so glad that my cute family could spend time with my Aunt and cousins. I just love them!

Misc. Fun in July

My sister Kim had called and wanted to go to dinner so we met her and her girls and Aunt Kelly at California Pizza Kitchen at Fashion Place Mall.  It was so fun to go out and it worked out perfect because CJ was out of town. These three are so cute together and don't see each other nearly enough. 

We went to Children's Place and these glasses were only a dollar and Kim thought that Jackson for sure needed some. So he picked out what ones he wanted and I must say, he is very stylish in them. He was so excited to wear them and then as soon as we got out of the store, he didn't want anything to do with them.  He has worn them in car rides since then and I laugh every time he wears them.

Below was a stop we made at the mall with Aunt Kelly. We had to take her to the airport and we had a little time to burn before we had to leave so we went to lunch and then shopped for a little bit. Jackson was so excited to get on the carousal. He picked out his seat he wanted and smiled the whole time he was on it. Aunt Kelly sure does spoil him!

We stopped at Grandma and Grandpa Vincent's house for a visit and the kids wanted to comb Grandpa's hair. Grandpa was such a good sport to do this because sometimes they weren't very soft. Jackson thought this was great fun! He kept switching between three combs. He would step off the stool to get a different comb and then get back up and brush for a minute and then do the same thing again. It made me smile that he was able to "help" take care of Papa Lee.

A visit to the Temple

I love having so many Temples so close that we can go visit and walk around. We usually end up at the Salt Lake Temple because we will go walk around City Creek for a while and then just cross the street to see the Temple. Jackson loves when we visit the Temple. He gets so excited to see it and I love that he recognizes it when we drive by.  This trip we stopped at Farr's ice cream and then walked over and sat down by the fountains to eat it. Jackson loves to run around the fountains so after we finished our ice cream, he went running. It was so relaxing and peaceful. I could have sat there all day. 

And of course when we had to leave, Jackson was more then just upset. He was angry! Total tantrum, but it was a nice day out and with it being so close, we visit it often and that makes him happy again.

Vincent Summer Party!

CJ's extended family gets together every year on December 23 for a Christmas party, but with how big the family is growing and all the kids, it is hard to find a place that can accommodate all of us. Grandma decided that we would stop the Christmas Party and do a Summer Party where we could go to a park or somewhere that would allow the kids to play. This was the first year we have done this and it was a lot of fun. We did it at the splash pad park by our house and had a great turn out. We had a BBQ and hung out and talked while all the kids played in the water. We also had a few games that people could play as well. I think it turned out to be a great get together and it will be fun to do this every year. 

Here is our cute Grandpa Lee. We just love him so much. We were grateful he was able to come and see everyone. He has poor health and was such a trooper sitting outside in the heat. We love you Papa Lee!
We only see CJ's extended family once a year so it was nice to see everyone and catch up on what everyone is doing.