Sand Hollow and a Mission Call

Last spring we had such a blast going to Sand Hollow State Park that we decided to go again this year. 
We had a very long day getting down there, between all the potty stops, blown tire on the trailer, getting blown tire replaced, stop for lunch, etc.  It just seemed like we were never going to get down there.  But we finally made it and Paul found us a great spot on the beach next to the water.
That first evening (Friday May 31) it was quite windy but we played any way.
Saturday was awesome playing in the water, rides in Pouncy the Prowler and the kids playing with the cousins.  It was a wonderful day.
Sunday we relaxed and took our time packing up, then headed to my brother John's home to watch my niece open her mission call.

Here are some pictures from the weekend.

Trey making sure dad gets some work done.

Sand boy

Saturday morning we watched Stand Up Paddle Board races

Trey's turn in the Kayak

He did ok this way, but he really liked it when laying down in Brett or Ellie's Kayak and just relaxing and floating around.

Ugh, farmers tan and I'm not even a farmer!

Uncle John helping to bury Brett in the sand

 

"I hope they call me on a mission"

Chicago, IL Spanish Speaking

 

One happy family, but they are sure going to miss Allyse when she goes!

 

 

Dancing Nieces

Allyse and Emily had a dance competition in Provo and so mom, Dave, Ellie, and I went to go watch they solo dances Friday night. They both did a wonderful job and Ellie loved every minute of it, she really likes to dance these days. I need to sign her up for a class.

Oh What a Lovely Day!

Hello Miss Emily!


Two Chairs Up: Allyse and TJ
One Chair Up: Allyse's friend, Megan and her sister Hannah.


A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to go SnowBoarding with my niece, Allyse. Tayson and Emily (my nephew and niece) were also there in a ski school most the day but I did reserved some energy to take a few runs with them at the end of the day.
It was a beautiful day and I actually did a lot better than I thought I would. I have not been snowboarding for at least 2 winters now and since I can't remember the last time it could very well be 3 winters.
We had a blast and I enjoyed a great evening and night with the John Meanea family. John made a great dinner! You'll have to ask him for his crock pot pork with pineapple.
Thanks for inviting me down and thanks to Allyse who was cool to let her Aunt Christy snowboard with her and her friends.