It's monsoon season again and the summer squalls have been coming down. Jenna has been loving it. We have to hold her back from running out into the giant hail storms. The more time out in the rain she can get the better, which I find ironic as she is still freaked out by splash pads. Go figure.
Let me start by stating my gratitude for iPads on airplanes. Makes our life easy!
We did a very quick trip to San Diego this weekend for the wedding of my best friend from high school, Kristie Smedsrud. It was an absolutely beautiful, serene, tender, intimate affair. It was just what I imagined for her and I couldn't be more happy. She seems thoroughly smitten as does Tim and I wish them nothing but happiness and love. Congratulations Tim & Kristie!
The blurry is what happens when Casey takes the pic...love that boy.
The next morning we used our season tickets and did a couple hours at Sea World with the Quarders. We got there a little before them and so we spent a that time trying to get Jenna over her fear of giant characters. It was funny because she had to problem giving the penguin high five and was very interested in the turtle....
...but this was absolutely as close as she would get to the walrus or the otter. Wanted absolutely NOTHING to do with them. But had to problem sending mom and then dad over to say hi to the walrus and get him to wave at her. Funny, funny little girl.
After Sea World we met up with the rest of my family at my sister, Megan's new place for a birthday party for my mom. Happy birthday, Motherhead!
We tried to get pictures of her with each of the grandkids, since she is moving to Kaysville this week. I know she is not looking forward to living away from them. I think they turned out great! I have such cute nieces and nephew.
Kylie, 7
Chloe, 3
Cooper, 2
Jenna, 2
Shiloh, 2
Ashtyn, 1
After pizza and cupcakes, we all walked over to the park for some kid fun and picture taking!
With the holiday falling on a weekday this year, I agreed to stay home for the fourth with the caveat that we actually do something. Not just sit around the house which is what we (understandably) do when we we are actually in town. We ended up having an amazing day! We started out at the park where the city had set up carnival rides, booths, games, karaoke, and all sorts of fun-ness.
Jenna's first ride of the day was on the swings and she was in absolute heaven!
Then she wanted to ride the "train". {which is essentially opened up 50 gallon water barrels with wheels being pulled by a ATV} She was all for it until she realized we wouldn't be riding with her and may be out of her line of site. Check out the series of naughty looks we got until she starts to get the hang of it.
And finally we got a smile!
I totally had a Pollyanna moment loading Jenna up with corn on the cob and watermelon. I was on the hunt for a giant piece of cake like they had in the movie...no such luck.
And because we were so close, and because she's obsessed with it, we stopped so Jenna could ride the carousal. Once again, pure joy.
Then we headed home for nap time. We had sufficiently worn Jenna out that she actually took a nap! WAHOO! That evening we headed over to the SkyWest sponsored concert and firework show. It was an absolute blast. We got a great dinner, fun company, and really a fun night all the way around. Casey's brother, Matt, joined us for day. Jenna has so much fun with him.
During the concert all of the kids started to gather in front of the stage for dancing and flag waving and Jenna was all over it!
She found an older girl who took to Jenna and the next thing I know Jenna is getting a piggy back ride for like 20 minutes from this cute little gal. Jenna was thrilled.
The "firewoks" had to have been one of Jenna's favorite things. She is in no way frightened by them or the noise. They just seem to make her happy.
For the record, anything having to do with fire is called fireworks. So if she tells you that your house has firewoks, it means your house is burning to the ground and I suggest you call 911.
Bottom line, I would call this a holiday well spent...
A few months ago my friend, Nancye Rahn asked if I wanted to see the US Women's Soccer team play a game against Canada. It was their last game before they head off to the Olympics and they were playing in SL Reals stadium in Sandy. Um, duh, of course! The game was this last weekend, and like we always do, we made a weekend out of it.
Jenna and I started with a BBQ with the local wives/kids of Sinful Six family. The Crowtons hosted us at their new home and it was such a good time. Annie Crowton is the absolute cutest and totally took Jenna under her wing. What a fabulous little mother she is going to be.
Annie & PK & Phoebe Dallimore
Rafe Crowton and Skyler Langeveld. I swear they could be brothers. And check out Annie taking aim! Fantastic.
Wendy Dallimore & Emily Crowton. Wish we had grabbed a shot before Jamie had to leave.
The obligatory shot of the cutest daddy and daughter ever!
Let the games begin!
What an incredibly fun game. It was my first live soccer game and I had the best time. Of course, US won {as it should be} 2-1. And I now have a crush on Megan Rapinoe. She was so incredible to watch and I loved her exuberance and joy out there on the field. I cannot wait to see them play again and am so glad the Olympics are just around though corner. Though, now that I've seen them live it's going to be hard to go back to TV.
On Sunday, the Caziers and Klunkers came over to Lorrie's house for a little lunch and swimming. Lorrie bought J this giant pool toy and she loved!
Bayliegh and J Rose
For a few weeks now, off and on Jenna has been talking about Baby Karen. A lot. I could not figure out who she was talking about and I was beginning to think she had an imaginary friend. And then we the Klunkers get there Jenna ran up to Cameron and said "Hi, baby Karen" and everything fell into place! Baby Karen = Baby Cameron. Clarity! Though I think he will be known as Karen from now on.
Jenna and I stayed through yesterday and we went down to my Aunt Janice's house to try and finalize our plans for the decorations for the Malan Family Reunion coming up in a few weeks. We did get the posters done. And decided on the centerpieces. Janice had to run an errand while we were there and so Jenna and I went and played in her backyard for a minute. Thought you would like a glimpse at the energy of a two year old.
During the concert all of the kids started to gather in front of the stage for dancing and flag waving and Jenna was all over it! 
