Six Sweets & Me

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

July in Kansas City

Other than hitting the pool every other day,

here is our plan for laid back Kansas City fun.

What's your plan?

Country Liv'in it's for Me

Last Stop

The Southam Ranch in Vernal, Ut.

We celebrated my fathers 80th Birthday.

He is one amazing guy.

Have I mentioned the time when I was about

nine and coming through the door from school, when he

surprised me with a big yell and jumped

down from on top of the refrigerator.

Needless to say I was terrified and shocked.

He was always playing jokes and setting up pranks.

I sure do love him. I think his humor and good attitude has kept him young.

We had such a good time seeing cousins.

Happy Birthday to the best dad ever!

We wore out our welcome in Provo with our cousins. We managed to freeze everyone's air condition units at least once. I guess that means we needed a new stop on our road trip. So, we decided to hit Montrose for a short visit with friends. Coming into Delta, Co everyone started screaming and cheering again. This time because the mountains are in our blood. We loved seeing our old stomping grounds and our dear friends. Thank you Montrose friends for making time for our family. We had a great time!

A week with Cousins

After the beach in California we spent some time with Cousins in Utah. Did I mention this road trip took us through five states. They all live close to one another so it's nice to see them all. We all had sleep overs every night. We went to movies, played endless games and stayed up really late and slept late too. All the things we never do at home. Candy was the main course for the week and I really don't think any of my kids found their tooth brushes while they were there. I know Easton never wore shoes. T-shirts were optional. Pj's were the trend for the girls. Everyone was happy. As their mother, weeks like this are a little hard for me to let my hair down. But, I'm slowly getting better at it. I can truly tell you that I love all my in-laws. They like life so fun. Uncle Cool really came through this year. He took the kids for a ride in his big truck. he even let them drive! Now you understand how he gets his name. A special thanks to our Cousin Rachel and all her helpers for watching all of the Wilson gang for four days while Ben and I flew back to Kansas City for my art show. Your nanny skills are impressive. What's your plan next summer???

There is always a favorite cousin...

well, Winston is one of mine.

Winston, lover of all human food, Big or little.

oxoxo Miss you all

See you at the holidays.

Did someone say California??

I have to admit I am completely smitten with the little City on the Ocean, Carpinteria.
My heart beats faster as we hit Fillmore. The kids are screaming and cheering by the time we round Interstate 101 near Ventura. Then, it's all out sweet madness for a good 10 minutes as we follow the ocean and waves to our destination, Carpinteria State Park. Our kids undress and redress in suits right in the car and parking lot, never to be seen again for hours. The Ocean consumes us for days. We sleep to the sound of it's roar at night. We wake early to roam the beach in the stillness of morning making sure to hit the tide pools. Daily bike rides are a must as well as nightly poker games and s'mores. I really do forget what day it is. It pure fun and relaxation. This was our tenth year to this special place. We make reservations in the cold of November for this site and it's so fun anticipating our fun. This was our funnest trip yet. The kids had access to 12 cousins, three aunts, four uncles and two grandparents. Spoiled!