July 2014–Part I

Summer months are horrible to condense.  So have to break July into 2 posts.

Let’s be honest.  Alicia hasn’t gone through the pictures for the last half of July, and really isn’t motivated to do it right now.

First things first, Alicia turned Thirty….something at the beginning of the month.  Does it matter the number after you hit 30?  The decade just melds together.  Anyway, finally got a pool party for her birthday.

Gotta love the kiddie pool!!  Oh, and homemade Key Lime Cheesecake by Mark at the poolside.  What could be better!!

We ran the Freedom Festival Fun Run with the boys.

Thankfully we saw our Orem friend’s the Wrights before the race so we could get a family pic.  So proud of the boys.  Connor and Haden were under 10 minutes, and G ran all but about 100 yards of the course.  In fact, Alicia spent 3/4 of the race trying to catch up to G!

4th of July means BBQ’s galore.  First hanging out on Grandma’s new covered patio.

Aunt Heather gave Z an early birthday gift.  A pack of Double Stuff Oreos, just for him.  He is definitely an “eat the cream first” kid.

The evening of the 4th is our annual Christensen BBQ Bash.  All you can eat hot wings, fries, and treats with a Fireworks bonanza. 

Sparklers are always the kids favorites.  Jamie always gets burned.  And we always stay out WAY too late!  But we love it.  Great location for awesome fireworks from Jamie and the neighborhood!  (Oh, and did I mention Dan decided to grow a beard in July?)

Mid-July we took a 3-day trip up to Timpooneke campground and spent quality time as a family.

G and Z practiced their mad frizbee throwing skills. (FYI – G is left handed, but throws the frizbee right handed.  Kind of freaky to watch)

Spent the morning at Cascade Springs

Loved the boardwalks and trails everywhere, so Z could just walk on his own.   Until 2 minutes in, when he decided to try and get in the water. 

Spent the afternoon checking out the trails in the campground.  Z did wonderful walking 2+ miles without needing to be picked up.

Heard screaming over by the back of the car. 

Is that a hitch in your pocket?  Teaches you to sneak the treats out of the back of the car!

Spent the last day hiking up the Timpooneke Trail.  Made it all the way to Scout Falls. 

Okay, maybe a little beyond the falls, because Alicia didn’t look well enough in the right place.  We know better for next time!