LOVIN CALIFORNIA!

We can't seem to stay away from sunny california. We are remodeling the office at work so I had a week off and figured I might as well make good use of the time off. McKelle was free from cheer and Dad took 1 day vacation and we were off. The kids are so dang cute we had a blast with them. Boston just grins all the time. We went to the beach a couple of times. We loved Carpenteria Beach it's where Claudia grew up. Went shopping of course and Claudia is always talking about Santa Barbara and how much she loves it. So we went to check out a few sites. We went to a Mission/Rose Garden and the most beautiful park ever. They had trails that took you through a pond with loads of turtles and lily pads. They were so cute. Ada would say "Hi turtles, what are you doing?" She is always asking that question to everybody in her cute little voice. And they had swings,slides, etc for kids to play on. We had packed a lunch so we could eat at the park. We had a great time. So sad to say good-bye.

It's picture time!

McKelle had pictures taken for cheer Aug. 4th, 2008. Here are some highlights of the stressful day!The highschool is under construction for the next year. So the girls thought this one would be appropriate. Kim we get a lot of comments that Kelle looks more like you these days.

HIRSCHI FAMILY REUNION

July 26, 2008 was our Hirschi reunion. Cathy and I were in charge this year so we decided John Adams Park would be a good location for everyone. We had yummy food, the kids played frisbee golf,and we all enjoyed looking at pictures of Grandpa Ferd and Cloe and there family. Which included some great ones of us, not to mention 3 pictures taken at different times and yes I'm wearing the same gold shirt in all of them. McKelle couldn't quit laughing! Anyway, thanks to Karen for bringing a ton of them and she let me have what I wanted so now I have a book of my own with Park Valley Heritage and all. We brought a pinata for the kids to hit. Of course Donny was the entertainment we needed with that. We were so glad that so many of the family could come, it was good to catch up with everybody. Cathy and I were so glad to have it turn out so well! I won't lie, we were pretty stressed about it, especially that morning.

BEAR LAKE!

It just wouldn't be a normal summer if we didn't make at least a couple of trips to Bear Lake with the trailer. We went July 18th-20th with Dane & McKelle, and Brody and Jocelyn. The weather was awesome! We played at the beach, played games,went for walks and bike rides and even put a puzzle together. I was so excited that both Jocelyn and Dane love puzzles. Dane was insistant that we would finish the puzzle before we went home and with McKelle and Donny helping too we did it! Of course we can't forget the famous raspberry shakes. Although my new favorite is coconut cream pie shake. YUM! We had a great weekend. Just this last weekend Donny and I went by ourselves to pick up the trailer and we just stayed friday night. We layed out at the calm beach and actually read our books ( got a weird sunburn NOT! on my neck from reading, it was white, looked ridiculous)We played cribbage and just relaxed.It was great but did wish all of you kids were with us.

WE LOVE SUMMER!

Dane and McKelle goin ridin



McKelle at cheer camp!




4th of July 2008 in St. George


Robin this ones for you!


This summer has been a good one involving lots of fun activities. Here is an update on some of our greatest memories.I failed to mention Brandon and Jocelyn's wedding in May. We love you both!