End of July and Aug.

Pioneer Parade

Bella and Joshy and I participated

The rest watched.

My ward participated in the Tooele Childrens Pioneer 24th of July parade.  I walked and the kids road along in the trailor.  It was hot, but the kids had fun.  They had a bunch of activities afterwords for the kids. 

Time at the Cabin 

Mom invited anyone who wanted to come up to the cabin with her to come.  I hadn't been in probably 10yrs or more so I wanted to go.  I was amazed at how much it had changed.  It was beautiful!  I'm grateful to all those who have put in so much work, time, finances, and possestions to make it what it is today.  It's wonderful!

My kids got the camera

Ammon and Sam down by the river

On a walk

We painted while there, and came up with decorations.  This is one wall

 

Gideon loved throwing the rocks.

Brigham City Temple Open House

On the temple grounds

In front of the Brigham City Temple

 We got the opportunity to go to the Brigham City Temple open house.  We made a little trip of it and stayed in a hotel with a swimming pool so the kids could go swimming.  Then we got up early the next morning to go to the temple.  It was beautiful!  Gideon was in awe the whole time but especially in the Celestial room.    It was nice to take the kids through the temple before the dedication.  They've had the opportunity to go through 3 temples now.  It has been an awesome opportunity to be able to take them.  They can feel the spirit and love of their Heavenly Father there even before it is dedicated.

Bowling

Before School started we got the opportunity to go bowling with a kids bowl free thing they do here.  The kids are free you just have to pay for shoes.  It's a pretty good deal.  Here are some action shots of the kids bowling.

Joshua

Sam

Ammon

Bella

Gideon Loves to dance.  Too Cute!
 

And so dose the rest of the family!  Every once in a while we like to get our groove on.  We have so much fun.

Before school started we had an end of summer party.  We invited family and friends from our old area and new area.  It was a ton of fun getting together.  I especially loved being able too.  Al and I have always wanted to do something like that but never felt we had enough space.  We did it in our back yard and had plenty of space.  It was fun to show our old friends our new house too.  Tried to convince them to move out here.  I don't think I got any takers.  Oh well.  We had so much fun doing it that we want to make it a yearly tradition.

Back to School

Joshy's 1st day in class

Joshy's 1st day of Kindergarten

On about Aug. 21st our kids went back to school.  We had some big changes here in the Ramirez home.  Sam started Jr. High, and Joshy started Kindergarten.  Joshy didn't even want me to go in with him.  He said he didn't need my help.  He just couldn't understand when I said I was going in with him anyway.  Bella is now in the 3rd grade, and Ammon is in the 6th.

Trying to catch up June and most of July

It's been such a long time since I've blogged I would like to catch up on at least the high lights.  Maybe I'll get done before Christmas.  Ha ha ha.  Or should I say HO, HO, HO.

Al's a Winner!

In June Al received 2nd place in a Business Concept competition he entered for Tooele County.  We were invited to a special lunch where they awarded him there.  He received a plaque and some money.  Wu Hoo!  Way to go Al!

Merilee and Mark are sealed

 On June 9th I was able to go down to Las Vegas with my mom and sister to be a part of Merilee and Marks sealing.  It was so neat to be there with them and share that special day with them.  

 For the 4th of July we tried to find somewhere to go watch fireworks.  We found out they were doing some at the Deseret Peak after a rodeo they were doing.  We decided to tailgate it for this one.  The fireworks weren't that great but we had fun.

Scout Camps

Sam at Maple Dale.  Trying to stay cool.

Ammon's 1st scout camp

Sam went to Maple Dale for Scout camp this year.  Al went with him and said he wouldn't go there again.  Sam had fun, but dad not so much.  Al also went with Ammon on his 1st scout camp trip.  It was here in Tooele.  It was only one night and not so bad.

Swim Lessons

Bella

Joshy

Sam

We gave the kids swim lessons this summer.  Ammon took them too, but I didn't get a picture.  It was fun to see them all improve so much over the summer.  Sam was even able to pass off his swim requirement for scouts.  Yeah!

Matt and Evelyn's Reception

In July we had a wedding reception for Matt and Evelyn.  They had it at the Sky room on BYU campus.  It was a very nice reception. 

Matt & Evelyn dancing

Girls being silly & Gideon thinking they are crazy.

Keeping busy and oh so cute.

Joshy and Holland

Gideon and Alexandra loved playing with each other.

Ammon loved his job

Daddy daughter dancing!

Pretty in Pink

Family Camp out

 

We had a fun and adventurous camping trip with the Sharp side of the family.  It was raining off and on the whole time, but it was nice to be with family in all kinds of whether.  We even got a very wet, and for some muddy, hiking trip.  I think it was quite memorable and a great bonding experience.

Ammon's arrow of light and B-day party

In June we celebrated Ammon getting his arrow of light and his Birthday party.  This ward went all out for his Arrow of Light and got a guy to come to the ceremony.  He did a good job.  He earned it with 2 others in his den.

Ammon crossing over.

I'm proud of Ammon for persisting and getting his Arrow.  It is the highest honor to receive in Cub Scouts.  Way to go Ammon!

We had Ammon's birthday party June 30th.  I decided to combine the family and friend party for him.  I decided it was too much work to do two parties.  I liked doing it this way, but it was a little crazy.  Next time I'll plan for more time.
He had a dress up Star Wars party.  He dressed up as Han Solo, his favorite, and it was fun to see how others dressed up.

Han Solo

Luke

Darth Vader

Obi  Wan Kenobi

 Padme

Jedi

Princess Leia

Anakin

Princess Leia

I even had to get in on the fun.

playing a game Ammon learned at school.

blowing out his 11 tricky candles.

Ammon had some friends come all the way from West Jordan.  He was way excited to see them!  It was a lot of fun.