U2 Concert

Last week Rhett and I got to go to the U2 concert with my brother Shad and sister Ashley. We had so much fun. The Black Eyed Peas opened for U2. Even though I'm not a huge fan of them they were still a fun band. As for U2, they were amazing. This is my second U2 concert and so worth it. Originally Shad and Ashley were just going to go by themselves but we decided to tag along. Shad is the biggest U2 fan and is the reason that I like them as much as I do. Like my dad said, Shad would sell one of his children to see U2 (well maybe not, but he does like them that much). When we bought the tickets Ashley was just barely pregnant but not telling anyone so when Shad wanted to get general admission seats she couldn't tell him why that wouldn't be such a great idea. Needless to say, Ashley was pretty miserable by the end of the night. 6 hours on your feet surrounded by a bunch of fans pushing and drinking and being obnoxious is quit a lot for someone who is 7 month pregnant. We still had a blast. The older I get the more grateful I am for the time I get to spend with my family. It was fun spending the evening with Rhett without the kids as well. We just don't get to do that often enough.

The stage, it was huge

Rhett and Shad

The roof was open at the UOP Stadium. It was pretty cool.

Looking at camera for picture, except Shad, he was too busy talking. Must have been very important!

Black Eyed Peas

This is what happens when you party too hard!

OR

This is what happens when you go to a concert 7 month prego!

Bono

Bono again

Waiting for U2 to come on stage

Happy Birthday Rhett!

Monday was Rhett's Birthday and to celebrate we went out to eat with Steve and Bonnie and Niki and Carson (Carson's b-day is the day after Rhett's so it was a double party). It was fun to spend time with everyone. I hope you had a great birthday Rhett.

Emery, Niki and Carson

Chesley and G-ma. Chesley just got glasses, isn't he so cute!

4th of July 2009

We had a lot of fun at the 4th this year. The parade wasn't that exciting this year but the kids sure did have a good time. They call it the "Hip Hip Parade". It sure doesn't take too much to make these kids happy. A little candy and a whole lot of cousins, what more could they ask for!

We were trying to get a picture of all the girl cousins together but Thatcher just had to join in.

Grandpa hanging with the kids waiting for the parade to start

Uncle Steven

Shelly and Shannon were getting down to the band. It is always a good time with these two around!!

Rhett holding Brynli and Thatch

Saydie and Emery

Campbell, Mason, Chesley, Harrison and Bridger

Grandma and Grandpa Garland

Grandma Schrader and Grandpa Brown

Thatcher hated the loud fireworks

After the Parade

After the parade we usually go to the pond and hang out while the kids swim. The last two years we have had the Ponds/Ballards come hang out too. Hopefully we have started our own little tradition in doing this. Ben gets to do cowboy stuff with Rhett and Melissa and I get to catch up with each other. It is just nice to have time to spend together. I really hope we get to do this every year. Here are a few pictures of our afternoon.

Niki and Emery going for a ride on the paddle boat

Carson with his big catch

Jacob (Melissa's son) was so cute just taking a break. He is the cutest little cowboy.

Ben, Elden, Jolene, Bonnie and Steve keeping cool under the gazebo.

Melissa and Ben

The Pond

One of the best things about Summertime in Eagar is hanging out at the pond. It is always fun when we can cookout there and sit back and relax while the kids run and play (as long as they are behaving that is). The summer nights are so cool and refreshing and you can't beat the view!!

Rhett roping Thatcher

Can you tell he is making a cow noise while roping him!

Thatcher loves hanging with the big boy's. He thinks he is just as big as everyone else.

Bonka cooking us some delicious hobo dinners

That chillin with his Bonka

Aunt Niki giving Emery a ride

Emery and Saydie roasting marshmallows

Chesley eating a perfect smore

I seriously can't believe it has been so long since my last post. I don't know if it is just that the kids are out of school and so we are off of our normal schedule but life has been crazy busy! You would think since it is summer life would be less crazy but not so much. I am going way back for this post. We went to Eagar Memorial Day weekend for Sydney's graduation and a nice long weekend in the cool weather. Of course we weren't prepared for how cool it was going to be. I did bring sweatshirts and pants for the kids just in case which I am glad I did. It pretty much rained off and on the whole weekend. I love the rain just not when I am looking forward to a weekend of my kids playing outside. We did manage to make it out every time it cleared up. It was weird going to Sydney's graduation. It just doesn't seem like it was that long ago that I was there. But yet it was a long time ago. It was fun spending time with family.

Kristen, me, Taylor, Sydney, Joelle and Ashley

Taylor and Sydney

Saydie, Carli, and Emery striking a pose

Dancing and Singing

Saydie, Thatcher and Emery riding Ol' Doc

Chillin in Gma and Bonka's Hot Tub

Saydie and Thatcher leading Doc

It happens every year.  It is approaching the end of the school year, the weather is already way to hot for me, and I can just feel the excitement deep inside.  I am like a little kid this time of year.  I am so excited for the 4th of July!  I know it is still 2 months away but that doesn't stop me from getting so excited.  I love this time of year.  I love getting away to cooler weather, spending time with family and just being in Eagar.  Life just doesn't get much better than that.