Memorial day was a day full of fun family tradition. Since we moved back to Utah 3 years ago it has been so fun starting new traditions. For Memorial Day we love getting together. We go down the night before and stay and my sister's house then get up way early and go run a 5K. This year Lexie walked it with my mom who is 81 which was perfect. I have to say that I have the best family ever! Thank goodness we were able to move back so we can do all these fun things together.
After wards they provide a breakfast which is always so yummy!. My niece said it perfectly "I love that no one has to clean up afterwards." Well said Chris. It is just fun to sit down and talk about what everyone is up to. They always do a nice program along with bag pipers playing while we eat. I love the little home town feeling that my kids get to experience.
My darling sister is always such an inspiration to me. She is so positive and always pushes me to try new things. I seriously want to be her when I grow up.
We all went to the cemetery where my Dad and brother are buried. My mom had a fun surprise for all of us. She had written a story about her being in the war and submitted it to a dutch newspaper which got published! We all got a copy of it.
Since it was Matthew's birthday we went to Bookdock's for a fun filled afternoon. What a great place! Dave described it as a kid's Las Vegas.
The mini golf was a ton of fun. Of course Matthew won.
We all loved the go-carts. It makes me want to go and buy one and drive it all around the neighborhood all day.
I opt'd out of the water boats because everyone was getting soaked and that did not really thrill me.
As we were leaving Matthew told us it was the best birthday ever. I guess we can just bag the party then on Wednesday. Matthew won so many tickets that he bought a little pool table with it.
We ended the night at AppleBee's with of course Jeff, Jana and kids. One of these days I need to put together a collage of us and all the places we have eaten with them. We love hanging out with them and their kids!
After wards they provide a breakfast which is always so yummy!. My niece said it perfectly "I love that no one has to clean up afterwards." Well said Chris. It is just fun to sit down and talk about what everyone is up to. They always do a nice program along with bag pipers playing while we eat. I love the little home town feeling that my kids get to experience.
My darling sister is always such an inspiration to me. She is so positive and always pushes me to try new things. I seriously want to be her when I grow up.
We all went to the cemetery where my Dad and brother are buried. My mom had a fun surprise for all of us. She had written a story about her being in the war and submitted it to a dutch newspaper which got published! We all got a copy of it.
Since it was Matthew's birthday we went to Bookdock's for a fun filled afternoon. What a great place! Dave described it as a kid's Las Vegas.
We all loved the go-carts. It makes me want to go and buy one and drive it all around the neighborhood all day.
I opt'd out of the water boats because everyone was getting soaked and that did not really thrill me.
As we were leaving Matthew told us it was the best birthday ever. I guess we can just bag the party then on Wednesday. Matthew won so many tickets that he bought a little pool table with it.
We ended the night at AppleBee's with of course Jeff, Jana and kids. One of these days I need to put together a collage of us and all the places we have eaten with them. We love hanging out with them and their kids!
