Too Blessed To Stress: Summer - Nothin' But Parties

We kicked off summer with a Memorial Day BBQ. My Mom, Steve, Star, her family and her in-laws came. I think we always have a great time when we get together. I love it when I get to hang out with my family. I wish we did it more often.

Jeff had surgery on his knee and Rick had a broken foot. Woohooo! Can you say PARTY?

Rylie tried to find trouble wherever she could. Nothing new about this from a 2 year old. One thing I have to say about her....she hates me. I have no idea why, but she does. It's kind of funny, when my heart isn't broken over it.

Corbin had a great time. Can you tell?

(Retta, Star, Ron) It was a great night to sit and listen to old stories. I always love it when Retta and Ron come. They always make me laugh.

(Rylie, My Mom and Kylee) Kylee showed up late. I'm glad she at least likes me.

Who is Steve texting?

Even with a broken foot, Rick always helps out.

Edgar Cousin Party.

(Brandie, Jennie, Me, Cara, Shelley, Mindy)

I got to meet some of my cousins for the first time. It was such a fun time. They are all darling girls. We went to Mindy's beautiful home and got to know each other. Some of them hadn't seen each other in a long time so I wasn't the only one catching up. They've all been so welcoming to me, and it's really appreciated. I'm only sad we didn't get Marty and Aunt Linda before they left.

Girls only Eclipse Party.

There's nothing better than girls night, and what better excuse for one than a great vampire movie? Some of my friends and I took our girls to the Eclipse movie. We really enjoyed it. Woohooo! It was hot!

I think it's easy to see where Channy's and my loyalties lie in this saga.

Alice is my favorite girl in the book/movie too, but I guess Maddie and Brenda like her a lot!

I guess the same goes for McKenzi and Heather.

Boo! Kristi and Katie are Edward fans.

Jennie, Carley, and Casidy are on team Jacob with us.

The whole group.

Happy Birthday Kylee

We went to Kylee's 9th Birthday.

I invented an attachment so Corbin could pump up the swimming pool.

And the girls had a great time.

And the trouble maker (Rylie) looked for trouble.

Chantel and Star.

Grandma helped out too.

4th Of July Party

Chantel rode on a float in the Kaysville City parade. She is on the back of the float to the right.

Then we enjoyed a delicious BBQ over at the Saddlers, and played games after.

Family BBQ

Rick's family cam to town so we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to combine with Tiffany's family and BBQ.

We enjoyed dinner then played some games. We really had a good time.

Gatten Family Reunion Party.

The Gatten family hasn't had a get together in decades, but the aunts and Uncles decided to start up the family tradition again and do Tri-annual family Reunions. Sounded like a good idea to me. This time it was held at Layton Park. It was fun to see relatives we haven't seen in a long time, and some that we've never met.

The food from Tasties was yummy.

There was a pretty good turn out.

Uncle Jay gave a an introduction and his brothers and sister spoke.

Several family members enjoyed Surf-n-Swim

Some volley ball was enjoyed

Chantel participated in arm wrestling

Some people made their own fun.

The bottom line is...We all enjoyed each other.

Uncle Jay's 70th Birthday

We were delighted to be invited to Uncle Jay's party. There's just no way he could be 70. Jay is one of the best story tellers. I enjoy being around him every time I have the chance. I learned a lot about him at this party just from the table decorations. Like the naked picture I stared at while I ate dinner...What?

Uncle Jay with Aunt Tora showing he can still wear out a dance floor at 70. Uncle jay had a great turn out with his family, friends, and co-workers, and we all enjoyed a delicious dinner.

Jays daughter Sheri and son Danny

(Oren, Danny, Sheri, Mike, Nathan) All of Jay's kids.

It was a great night.

Mirror Lake Dinner with the Saddlers

It's really unfortunate that we haven't gotten out more this year. Rick's broken foot has detoured us from many camping and hiking adventures. But, we did manage to get out and go to Mirror Lake with the Saddlers. We enjoyed a lazy day of canoeing, game playing, fishing, dinner and a camp fire.