Jimmy Buffett BBQ

Who doesn't just love a fun BBQ on a warm summer night!!! There really isn't anything else I'd rather be doing, honestly. This past weekend Jason and Heath hosted a "Jimmy Buffett" themed BBQ at their house. We were supposed to wear our beachiest outfits (Big Heath and Neil took the cake on that!) We chilled out to Jimmy Buffett's music all night, enjoyed BBQ'd shrimp and chicken skewers (props to J on the food) and Burroughs made a killer "Key West Margarita" (for those who decided to indulge.) We had a great time conversing and dancin the night away. Good times!!!

A shot of us girls: Tamara, Big Heath, Me, Jess, and Lil Heath.

Neil and J. Neil's outfit is tight! J had a Hawaiian shirt on at one point, I'm bummed he wasn't wearing it in this shot. Dang it! I wish I would have gotten more pictures of everyone but like always, I forget about having my camera. We'll just have to have another BBQ again soon so I can take lots and lots of pictures!

Nickell Campout

I can't believe I'm going to say this but, I think camping maybe getting more and more fun for me, crazy I know!!! A couple weekends ago we headed off to Roosevelt for the annual Nickell Reunion. Ryan went up on Wednesday, so in order for me to have a little company, I invited Sky to ride up with me and to join in all of the fun festivities that this campout has always offered. Sky had an absolute ball with all of the Lim kids and she really enjoyed fishing, playing games, the potluck, and the big softball game in the pasture (she even got to be the pitcher for her team!) All in all I would have to say that this years Nickell campout was a hit, We can't wait to do it all again next year!

Here I am participating in the "Quick Draw" event.

Livie and I.

Bradyn, Ryan and Skyler cookin up some tacos for dinner.

The Kids right after they scored a bunch of loot from Jo's pinata.

Skyler and Bradyn fishing. These two got a long so well, I can't believe how much they are both growing up!

Ry and Trav fishin, how cute!

Chillin on the tailgate.

Skyler being Skyler!

Alivia all ready for the Nickell Potluck, she is so dang cute.

Ry and Livie showing off her 'little" fish that she caught.

Tepanyaki: Yummy, Fun and pricey!

We try to be as fair as we can when it comes to hanging out with our nieces and nephews, However, It's always a battle when it comes to who's turn it is to sleepover, ride in our car, or to do some type of activity with us. Are we really that cool and fun? Yep I guess so!!! Bradyn had been ragging at us the most lately, So we finally caved and he was able to spend the entire day with Ryan, running errands and playing that dang play station! That evening I met up with them at Tepanyaki where we feasted on an amazing dinner. The food was way yummy and the entertainment was fabulous, I can't get over how pricey that place it though!!! Anyways, We hope you had fun Bradyn, we sure did!!!

Hangin with the girls!

Girls rock!!! I am not even kidding, sleepovers with the girls are sooo much easier than when we have the boys over. These three were easy breezy. Ryan went with some friends of his to the All-star game up at Sping Mobile field so I decided to have my three favorite nieces over for a girl party! We started the night off with some bubblegum slushies from Leedos, then it was swimming down at our pool, followed by pizza, braiding each others hair, dancing up a storm and ending with a movie. We didn't even get to sleep until 1:30---yikes!!! We did have tons of fun and I can't wait to do it again girlie's!!!

Alivia, Sky and Gracee at Leedos enjoying their slushies.

Swimmin in the pool!

Heath joined us for part of the night too, what cute girls these 4 are.

Jammie time!

And here's what happened when Ryan got home....He neatly placed Alivia and Gracee up on the shelf (way up by the ceiling) in our room, They just love it when he's around. There is nothing like being tossed around and dancing with Uncle Ryan, You gotta love it!

Summer Days

I LOVE summertime! It's amazing how many activities you can squeeze in, in just a week. Here are a few shots of us at the drive-in, playing miniature golf and chillin at Crystal Hot Springs. This up-coming weekend will be filled with hours and hours at the ball park watching Skyler do what she does best, I can't wait. I can't believe that it is already the middle of July, I get serious anxiety when I think about it too much. I just want summer all year around (I could handle snow on Christmas day, that's it though!) Here's to at least 2 more months of warm summer nights, bring it on!!!

The kids goofin around before the movie started at the drive-in.

Sky and Joe.

Cole and Brenton.

Sky, what a poser!

Heath and I, Jammie's and all!

The whole drive-in crew.

Trav (Ryan's Bro) Gracee, Alivia, Brenton, and I at Mulligans.

The Crystal Hot Springs crew (minus Ry, he's taking the picture.)

Chillin in the hot pots. Brenton thought this was pretty dang cool, except for when Ryan and Neil made him go down the big water slide!!!

4th of July festivities!

Oh how I love, love, love the 4th of July! There is nothing better than a holiday during the summer months. BBQ's, rodeos, carnivals, parades, fireworks and spending quality time with family and friends. We spent the entire weekend taking part in all of these activities. I love the fact that we devote an entire day each year acknowledging our freedoms we get to enjoy everyday and to the men and women in our military that make it possible for us to do just that. I love that my Dad taught us kids to stand, take off our hats and to respect our flag as it passes, I love the sound of the military jets as they fly over head and I am sooo very proud that I am American and that for one day a year I get to celebrate my citizenship in this wonderful country!Cole and Brenton waiting for the firework show to begin at my parents house.

Heath and I doing the same.

Skyler posing in front of a tiki torch at one of our many BBQ's that weekend.

Me and the girls from Salsa Leedos working at Riverton Town Days.

Mona Lisa, Anthony and I waiting for the Bonacci firework show to begin.

Work Posse!

These are my girls (plus Peter) from Richter 7. We have a lot of fun at work and these people make me laugh a lot!

Kylee, Kimberlee and myself (Oh and a cardboard cut-out of Kiefer Sutherland, don't ask!)

A shot of the girls and Peter (Kiefer is lurking in the background again.)

Cute Kelly. She is our receptionist and she is one sweet girl!