Swimmin'

We love our SunCrest pool! It has been so hot lately that we've gone almost every day. I hate going in the middle of the day- so crowded, and there always seems to be a poop-in-the-pool incident. We started going in the evening and it is IDEAL! Hardly anyone there, I can see my kids at all times, we can actually float lazily down the lazy river, and there is no line for the slide.

July 4th

We had a laid back Independence Day this year. No parades or neighborhood parties. We just hung out at home for most of the day (Matt doesn't get work off, so it's just an ordinary day) and made/ate festive treats!

Matt's parents came into town that evening and we got together for dinner and dessert and some Bob Nelson videos, then found the ideal spot to watch the Sandy City fireworks.

Quail Fire

 On Tuesday afternoon I got an alert on my phone from Draper City that said there was a fire burning in Alpine/Highland. I went to the front window and this is what I saw.

 

My heart stopped. This was CLOSE. I could see the flames. I learned (mostly through facebook updates on our SunCrest emergency preparedness site- thank goodness for technology!) that so far we were safe but should have things ready to go in case we were to be evacuated. 

The kids and I said a prayer, got things ready in case we had to leave, and watched the fire all day. I was so sad. There have been so many fires in Utah this year, mostly due to people being stupid. They said that this fire was caused by construction equipment. When I heard that I thought- more like some guy who was operating the equipment and threw his cigarette out the window into the dry grass....

Luckily the winds were in our favor and the fire moved up the mountains and away from homes. This was what the mountain looked like that night:

The previous Sunday our bishop told us that he was very concerned about our community and the threat of fire. He asked us to pray and fast for safety and also for moisture.

Our prayers were answered. No homes or lives were lost. On Thursday the heavens opened and the rain came and came. It extinguished the fire. Then, to remind us that He had heard our prayers, a rainbow appeared over the scorched mountain.

Sunday hike

Sunday evening the kids were restless, so we decided to take a little hike. We packed up some water, walked across the street, and entered the wilderness. I love having the mountains so close! 

There was lots of exploring, animal searching, rock throwing, and even some wilderness peeing (because don't all boys think it's great to wee in the out of doors?!). It was a great evening. Little did we know what was about to happen to our mountain...... 

Summer randomness

Naps and cute faces

Water balloon fights. 

Jackson was the only smart one who put a swimming suit on!

Fun at Cabela's

Monday night at the gardens with the Frisby family

Landon is not missing- he's just hiding behind one of the kids!

Discovery Gateway

Kensie had her dance camp the last week of June, so the boys and I took advantage of our time downtown and went to Discovery Gateway. This was our first time, and it was really fun! The kids loved it all, but I think the favorites were the helicopter and the water tables. Landon may or may not have taken some drinks from the water.....