4Th OF JULY

Five AM I forced for sweet sleeping angels out of bed to go see the Balloon Fest in Provo. Brent wasn't so happy (as anyone who knows my husband he likes and needs his sleep). Eva slept through most of it, so she didn't mind. We had fun no matter. Grandma and Aunt Emm met up with us. Uncle Jared and his family were somewhere in the crowd. We stayed and watched the balloons as they played games and did obstacles. I had no idea you could so that with a balloon. I love this country and all the opportunities we have here and for our families and the times we can enjoy because of our freedom!

Ogden Dinosaur Park

Eva happy as always.

Checking out the huge trout in the stream at the park.

I love this picture!

Jake and I being scared of all the dinosaur noises.

In the museum

So we tagged along with Grandad the other day to Ogden to pick up a bed. I talked him into going to the Dinosaur Park. It was so cool! They had a museum, life size dinosaurs outdoors in a park that made noises, a activity center (which was so nice when we got to hot). We had so much fun and I defiantly recommend this place for anyone looking for fun stuff to do this summer!

Black Family Campout

This weekend we went up to Currant Creek Resivor with the family. We had such an amazing time. It rained off and on the first couple of days, so we were lucky we rented a tent trailer. It made it especially nice to camp with a baby. It might be hard to go back to tent camping now though. Jake survived the whole weekend of having 12 moms and still had a good time. Grandad did rescue him a lot though. Grandad taught all the kids how to fish but Cera was the only one to catch one. She didn't even catch it on the hook though. She lassoed it somehow. We couldn't figure out how that happened. Way to go Cera! The kids had so much fun tie-dying, hugging on Grandma and Grandad, hiking, fishing, teasing uncles, four-wheeling, and going for rides on Uncle B's boat. We played so hard, we might need a vacation from our vacation:) We ate very well, and hugged all the kids to death. I am so thankful that we can have these beautiful mountains close by so we can enjoy and be with our loved ones. I can't wait for the next camp out!

Mud Puddles

We have been loving all the rain. The only downfall is pent up energy. We decided to go out and play in the puddles the other day. Jake loved it. So bring on the rain, we don't mind, now that we know of a way to wear out the kids.

It even wore Eva out pretty quick!

Luau!

I have the best Mommy ever!

Gabi and Emmi

My cute brother-in- law, Hal and his sister Lori

Jared (my Brother), teasing all the nieces. Kali, Alex and Cera.

Jake slurping down a Pina Colada (minus the rum)

Eva in her party dress

My sweetheart, who still came to party, even though he was super sick. I love you babe!

My amazing Mom threw me a huge Luau for my birthday on Saturday. My whole fam was there. The rain couldn't stop the Black clan from having a blast. We BBQ burgers and dogs and mom decked out the whole garage in Hawaiian flavor. I got gifts of all my favorite things and was spoiled rotten. (You know I love it!) On top of it, many birthday wishes and visits from all my sweet friends. I love you all, and thanks for making my 27Th so much fun!

Summer is Officaily Here!

Playing on slip and slides at the Wilson's with all the old neihborhood kids.

Up AF canyon on a picnic with my buddies from High School.

Hanna, Dani and Jake in my sister Lisa's yard.

We are so excited for the summer! We are having so much fun with cousins, neihbors, and freinds!

Happy Birthday B!

We went out for a hot date to (of course) Texas Roadhouse and went shopping for clothes (Brent's favorite thing to do). My cute sister-in-law, Emily, watched the kids and when we came home, we noticed somebody was messing with B's truck. It was my other cure sister-in-law, Kelly, cleaning out his truck for him. Needless to say, Brent was terribly spoiled for his birthday. To top it off Jake had bought him (with his own money) secret agent toys from the dollar store. We all had cheesecake and sang Happy Birthday. Brent's not to fond of birthdays, but we have to spoil him sometimes. He soooo deserves it!