Summer Burn Out

I don't mean to complain, but as I was doing some long overdue ironing, I started to think about how tired I am. WHY? I looked over the summer plans we had - and now I know why!! So I am going to give you a little run down. You, too, may have to take a break after a few pictures, but you can come back. I'll let you.

In May we walked and ran a 5 K for our very good friend NANCY who was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Here I am with Nancy. I just want to say that she is my hero. She has handled one of life's worst situations with laughter and courage and strength beyond my comprehension. I love her.

To add to Nancy's load, Lindsie her daughter was married in June. We got to be a part of the special occasion.

Then we had another very special and really beautiful wedding. Matt and Tyce were married at Millcreek Canyon. The setting was beautiful. And we celebrated with family and friends.

Here's the happy couple on Father's Day (lovely picture of Andrea in the background). A dinner with family.

Then a two family affair, helping the Hadlock's putting sod in the backyard.

We did get some four wheelin' in. This has been our only trip of 2008 thus far.

Then we planted some flower pots.

David and I went to Disneyland with Tyler and Christine and had a terrific time.

Then there's always the pool parties; with or without swimsuits. (But, always with clothes on!!)

We had to have some boat trips. this is Tyler showing us how it's done.

And grandpa chillin with the kiddies.

And exercising is always good. Too bad it has to be the baby showing me how to do it!!

Another pool parties. Apparently, you can never have too many!

There's always time for a party. (Even if you have to do your own birthday party Leslie!)

Here's Tyler taking some time to do some fishin'.

Another boating trip always is fun! If you have your mommy near and a blanket!

Then there was Lake Powell. Always such a great time.

We got together as a great big family. David's brother from Hong Kong came here with his wife for their daughter's wedding. Grandma and grandpa had us up to the cabin for dinner to meet all the family of both sides.

It was great to be with those we don't see too often.

I have not seen grandma do this in a very long time. She just had to get in on all the fun.

Here is Deanna at the shower Kerry, her sister in law, gave for her. This is another wedding we have had in the family.

These two are having fun???

More pictures of girls having fun at the shower. It really was nice, I'm just making fun.

Ah Ha - some one is having fun!

Don't get me wrong I don't mean to sound unhappy, I am not. It was a great and very fulfilling summer (as you can tell). I'm just looking forward to a little slower pace, Maybe even being able to read more than a chapter in a book without falling asleep. Maybe having the whole house clean instead of just one or two rooms. Maybe being able to sit down to dinner at the table instead of

getting dinner from out of the pan on the stove and out of bags on the counter.

I am blessed! I have a wonderful family that I love and that love me. I enjoy being close to them physically and emotionally. I thank Heavenly Father every day for them.