Summer Fun

I *thought* I was snapping pictures of Elizabeth eating her very first ice cream cone. . .until Jared broke it to me that he'd already taken care of that milestone, a few months ago when she went to Arctic Circle with him. Oh, well--cute pictures nonetheless. :)


Enjoying a taste of summer with two of her doting uncles, Aaron and Joseph.



On Tuesday we spent the morning at Red Butte Garden--the weather was beautiful and so were the gardens. Elizabeth wasn't terribly excited about the life-sized dino sculptures currently on display, but she did enjoy the Children's Garden!


The snake maze--even Mommy thought this was pretty fun. . .a long, winding mesh frame covered in Virginia creeper vines.



Fish-watching at the Water Pavilion. Be sure to have quarters handy when you come, to buy a handful of feed for the ducks and goldfish. . .you may even manage to entice some of the HUGE lake trout to surface!

Nice day for a white wedding. . .

(. . .with some green accents.)


Holly's little sister Kellie is now a married woman! And her husband Joseph is about the sweetest, cutest, smartest uncle Elizabeth could've hoped for. They were married yesterday afternoon at the Jordan River Temple. The reception to follow was supposed to be in our uncle's and aunt's gorgeous backyard. . .The evening rain cleared up just long enough for us to get hopeful and get everything set up outside--only to start up again as the first guests were arriving. We rushed everything inside and did some re-arranging. The end result: a slightly crowded but very fun and memorable evening!



Grandpa Brent ("Poppa") and his brother, Great-Uncle Doug, holding Elizabeth and cousin Brooklyn. (Hairbows courtesy of Miss Monkey's Boutique--thanks again, Ashley!)



Proud new parents Kim (matron of honor) and Gavin adoring their newly-adopted betta fish, Cosmo. (No way was my mom taking home all those fishbowl centerpieces!)



Kellie is such a "pretty princess" that we sisters decided that even if SHE didn't wear a tiara on her wedding day, WE certainly would. From left to right--Holly and Elizabeth, Amy, Sarah, and Brittiny and Brooklyn.


Tired but happy. . .It was quite a day!

We're thrilled to have a new brother, and Elizabeth just adores her newest uncle. Congratulations to Kellie and Joseph. . .Many wishes for a wonderful life together. We love you!