G and G go WILD

While I spent a relaxing weekend with my girlfriends Caroline spent the weekend with Grandma and Grandpa! They had a really fun weekend swimming in the pool, eating at lots of fun restaurants, and even went to the zoo! Thanks G and G for entertaining our baby girl, I don't know who has more fun on these special weekends, you guys or her! Gma and Car in the monkey cage

Caroline and Gpa (with her favorite thing, Gpa's Iphone)

checking out a Tiger

Girls just wanna have fun!

I am so blessed to have so many wonderful women in my life, and this weekend I got to spend some quality girl time with friends I have had for over 15 years! It was LONG overdue for us to get together for a girls trip, and it did not dissappoint! We spent the days laying by the pool, walking on the beach, shopping, and catching up, and the nights were spent with dinner, cocktails, FUN, and more girl talk! The first night we went Rum Runners, a dinner spot with dualing pianos. The last night we went to LuLu's, a seafood restaurant/bar/partybeach owned by Jimmy Buffet's sister Lucy! Thanks ladies for the memories!

all the ladies: Christy,Cindy,Sandy, Shannon, Julia, Lara, Caitlin

the beach (so sad how deserted they were due to the oil, there were small oil balls everywhere, and the water line was an orang-ey color)

we tried all weekend to get this 9 piece, four sided puzzle together

on Saturday I figured it out, YEAH ME!

nothing like waiting for dinner with your feet IN the sand!

CHEERS to a super fun Girls trip, let's do it again soon!

since Caroline and I skipped town, Patrick decided to beat the heat as well and headed to San Diego to play golf with some buddies!

Boy's Trip

Patrick went fishing at one of our favorite places last week, Lee's Ferry. He joined his Dad, his Uncle Charles, and his Dad's best friend Mr Harris. They had a great time and the fish were REALLY biting! Here is the AMAZING view inside the south rim of the Grand Canyon. A fisherman with his dinner!When the fellas returned we met up for dinner, and Caroline was lucky enough to get to wear Paw-Paw's special hunting hat!

Dinner, the Market, and a Party (country club style)

While in Seattle we had to hit a few fun spots before we left town! Friday night we headed to the water to have dinner. It is a great spot where we can enjoy the views and the kids and run around and blow off some steam! AND the food is super YUMMY!
cousin Katie and Caroline

Caroline and her piggys

3/4 siblings

some of the cousins (Patrick, Katie, Caroline, J.J.)

P and his Daddy

Kel and the girls

Saturday morning (since it was too overcast for the pool) we headed to the famous Seattle market. We enjoyed looking around, seeing the flying fish, the beautiful flowers, eating gyros and yummy desserts, and despite the crowds and our many kiddos, we all did great!

On Wednesday Patrick and Kevin left the Rock to go play in the Member/Guest tournamnet at their country club. SO... Saturday night we threw on our dancin shoes and headed out to the dinner/dance! The weather was perfect, the drinks were FLOWING, and we had a great time partying!

the ladies: Kelley, Julia, Rafaun, and Laura

P and I

having fun!