Peyton's Birthday Stage One

 So they wanted to have a early birthday party for Peyton before Jason had to head back to Canada for football practice. They caught me at home; that's why the old ranch truck was at home. (They're lucky that I didn't bring the old John Deere home to be in the drive way.) Blow up the picture to check out the cool signs.  And yes, we got all the animal dung cleaned up for the party (even if it was dog poop)

 Then someone had taken my larriate and wrote out Peyton's name on the barn door so I took it off and put it by the food table.

 There were hats and neckerchiefs for all the little buckaroos.

We were able to bring in a couple of straw bales see's we just got the grain all harvested.
Then the guest of honor finally showed up.

There was plenty of food for all that showed up even the birthday girl

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 There was face painting and throwing bean bags

Then it was show time; let's open them presents.

There was a cake smashing time; what a great party for a very special gal.

 Here are some of the folks that showed up to enjoy it. Good times partner!

Beach Trips

Underwood Farms

 We went out to Underwood Farms; there was a lot to do.

 There were lots of animals to feed including these sheep.

 There was a cow train to ride

 A combine slide

 Old John Deere's to try out

 More animals to feed

 Horses to ride, even got to see a peacock show of his tail feathers.

And KP's favorite: an electric train ride; there were a lot of other activties and made for a fun day.

Visit from the Platt's

 Marci, KP and Marie came to visit back in July.  They drove in very early in the morning; later when KP woke up he just couldn't make it downstairs past the tractors.

 We finally got him outside to enjoy some strawberries.

 Had a couple trips to the beach

 But most his time was with them good old John Deeres.  I loved how we would find them in little groups all over the house.

Last of the Trip

 So on the last day we detoured to Hoover Dam.  We were last there about 1992 so thought it would be fun to visit again.

 The new parking garage and visitor center was huge and a very unique design.

 Inside the dam looking at the turbans

 Couple different shots of the outside

The new bridge on the bypass road of the dam is an engineering feat and more than you can comprehend; hard to put into words or pitcures. Our trip was very wonderfull andwe saw so many awesome sights but best of all was the time with our great family (We did enjoy all of the wonderful nature too.)

Trip Continued

 We left Utah Monday morning, not as early as usual, and stopped by The  Young Living Lavender Farms.  They had a lot of older farm machinery to enjoy and lots of beautiful plants.

 We then went to Zions National Park in Kolob Canyon

 Then went to Zions Park by Hurricane. Again in both cayons the view was outstanding and a few pictures does not do it justice.  We stayed there till past dark and enjoyed as much as we could.

Then traveled to Mesquit to spend the nite.

A Day in Utah

 So thanks to the Platt's hospitality, we were able to stay in Spanch Fork for a couple of days.  We celebrated Jordans and Jesse's late birthdays.

 Then snuck in a Father's Day wish to Kenny and me.
  We got one last picture with these two grandkids.

 Can't forget watching KP enjoy his new tractor book.