UTAH

The Ice Cream Truck delivered!

What a crazy summer it's been! You know what I'm talking about. The kind of summer every kid DREAMS about because it is full of never-ending fun. Staying up late, sleeping in, playing with cousins, eating five to ten popsicles a day, getting a nice swimsuit tan line and throwing naps out the window because there is just "no time." That is what kind of summer it's been for us and we have so much fun! The proof is in the pictures....

Macy and her cousin, Luke. These two were inseparable for two weeks while together in Utah. We never saw them...seriously. They played so well together! We love you, Luke!

More cuteness...

One of my favorite boys EVER!!! Cole, I miss your love!

Grandpa's hot tub...the place to be!

My two best friends in the whole world!

Luke "bending air!" I still don't know how he does it. :-)

Fun at the Splash Park in Providence

Macy's first bee sting. She and Luke were stung 3 times thanks to the wasps nest under grandma's porch swing. We are still traumatized from it! Thanks to Grandpa, those nasty bees are long gone!

Nicholas, Preston, Karlee & Macy

My Karlee girl!

Nick's summer look! Somehow the ice cream mustache never seems to wash off. He always has it!

Loving the tramp at Grandma's house!

Bedtime stories with Grandma Brenchley.

Wagon ride celebrating Pioneer Day in Utah.

Macy holding on tight to Nicholas

Karlee horseback riding with Madison

Suited up and ready to go! Boating at Pine View Lake with my brother Greg and his cute family.

My beautiful mother with Macy and Weston! Love those cheeks!

Macy and Sophie ready to tube

On the water again!

Me and my cute boy!

Babe, you've still got it!

The twins first tube ride behind the boat! They almost fell asleep, they were so comfortable.

Almost the perfect ending to a great summer! And it's not even over yet!!!

The Wedding

The entire Swensen clan the night before the wedding!

Mark's younger brother, Matt, got married in the Jordan River Temple to his beautiful bride, Christine, on July 20th. It was a beautiful day and a sweet ceremony. Most of the pictures were taken right after and I did not have my camera on me. I wish you all could have seen Christine's dress. It was gorgeous...beaded and vintage looking. The reception was later that night and I only captured a few photos because my kids were being "handfuls" and I was busy chasing them around. This is all I got! I am so disappointed. But...oh...how I love weddings. This one was perfect!

Macy making Kennedy smile!

Ellie, Macy and Nicholas looking adorable!

Appointment with Dad

Macy had her first dental appointment with her dad. She actually asked to be seen. She was very excited about it all! Her favorite part...the "tooth vitamins" (aka...strawberry flouride treatment). She picked lip gloss out of the prize basket. She gets a toy every time we go in to visit Mark at random, but this time was extra special because she actually earned it for being a good patient. She is happy to report....no cavities!

Trying Mark's loupes on for size.