two hundred twenty seven

Trying to get Karrie and Cyle kicked out of their country club Part II.

Here is the leader of the "take 8 people at a time on the slide" activity. Great parental supervision we have.

BEST. DAY. EVER.

two hundred twenty six

Next stop... girls camp... country club style! We cruised up to very top of the mountain to do all sorts of fun activities. There was this cool tepee there. I don't know why or what it was used for but it was super cool. All our kids stood outside it and sang "Book of Mormon Stories"... with the actions of course!

The guy in charge wasn't too smart since he gave us all hatchets. We all didn't do too bad hitting our target. Taylor got the highest score in our family and tied Jessen for the lead!

 Bailey saw a squirrel and threw her hatchet at it! I'm pretty sure she got fur.

Poor Karrie and Cyle. I won't be too surprised if they get a letter in the next few weeks revoking their country club membership. Oh well, it was worth it!

Here is Taylor and her excellent marksmanship. She was nervous to throw then but then did better than all of us!

   It's a good thing Karrie Sue was in a good mood today. Otherwise Cyle would have been missing his ears.

Next we got to shoot the bow and arrows. The weather was in the 70's. Total perfection.

Jacki and Cinco lining it up!

Let's just face the facts. I resemble Robin Hood the very most (with my perfect form). I have included my target in case anyone has any doubts!

Jade is so lucky to have two (K)(C)arries in his life!

Here is Jade at one with nature... I mean at one with his phone. 

We got to sit up on this deck while a 5 star chef whipped us up some lunch. Tough life we lead in Park City.

Here's the whole crew! I'm pretty sure they had a huge celebration when we left. This is a wild bunch of children!

two hundred twenty five

We got to go to the Utah Olympic Park where they held the winter Olympics in 2002. Look real hard and you can see Jade on Jacki's shoulder. 

We were able to watch them practice ski jumping into the pool... SO COOL!

Of course uncle Cyle scored us all VIP passes for unlimited use on the zip-line, alpine slide and obstacle courses!

 Taylor concentrating ever so hard!

Just look at Pace's face... he looks like he's at a dentist appointment for Pete's sake! They were handing out free snow cone cups so naturally we went through the line a couple of times.

We went home and had a BBQ with the McKinnon boys and Karrie's parents. Then we drove up to the spec house. Jacki fell in love with Mollie. She was a cute little Yorkie that I'm pretty sure had Tourette's.

Family pic outside the spec house. This house was unbelievable!

two hundred twenty four

It's Park City time!!! This is the magical week of the summer that everyone looks forward to. The small house below is where we get to stay. Thanks Karrie and Cyle (and Dave of course)!

The weather is beautiful... we leave the Las Vegas summer and arrive to 80 degree highs. No words can describe our happiness.

Here is a small portion of our 10,000 square foot mansion. Karrie designed it and made it out of a barn she tore down in Duchesne, Utah. It is the most amazing house... and WE get to stay in it!

And the best part of all... here is the deck that overlooks all of Park City. 

Home is where you hang your muumuu!

two hundred thirteen

Bailey's birthday party was today since we were at "Grill's Camp" on July 8th. We went to Grandma's house to swim. Since we were pressed for time she opened her presents on the way there. Abs took the pictures for me since I'm a responsible driver. 

She was pretty pleased with all her gifts. She got clothes, a smash book and gift cards. 

All the party guests lined up for the obligatory party picture! Bailey really does have some fabulous friends.

And the high school musical shot!

Here are the non-swimming party guests. 

You can't see Jade's arm in the picture but it is most definitely pushing Abs in the pool!

Taylor Ann posing ever so lovely for the camera

Having some root beer floats instead of birthday cake this year. Score!!

To cool for school. FoSho.

Judging from Bailey and Taylor's position... Cade is about 2 seconds from ending up in the pool.

This is some sort of whale game. I can't remember the details... I was just instructed to take a picture.