We started July off with a bang! We drove to Pueblo West, CO to see the Murray's for the 4th of July. Minus the driving time (I wanted to barf the whole way)...we had a great time visiting. There is a tradition in Pueblo West to have a water parade for the 4th. I'd never heard of such a thing. I stayed back with Owen, but loved hearing the wild stories from everyone else about what happened. About 20,000 people come to this parade armed with as much water as possible to fire at the floats that are as equally loaded with water tanks and water trucks and hoses. Everybody leaves completely drenched! Levi's dental office had a float that everybody rode on through the parade. Mark said he felt like he was in a war zone!
Bo and Owen...these two are so alike.
Owen loves brushing his teeth....or rather sucking all the toothpaste off the brush:).
We said goodbye to the Murray home as they were getting ready to sell their house and move to a new home near Colorado Springs, CO.
Owen wasn't so sure about fireworks....I'm totally ok with that...it meant free snuggles for me.
Owen decided he loved oranges at the Murray's 4th of July cook out.
It was Piper's birthday! It was so fun to see her beaming as she blew out her candles and open all her presents. She's such a sweet little girl.
We took a hike one Saturday to Battle Creek Falls up a canyon behind Pleasant Grove. Owen is never happier than when he is throwing rocks into water.
On another Saturday, we drove Mark up Squaw Peak where he took off on his mountain bike along the mountain ridge that drops down into Rock Canyon. He said it was pretty rough and longer than he thought, but really beautiful!
One of my nurse friends from the ED Becca Welch found out this year the baby boy, Brigham, she was pregnant with had anencephaly. She was amazing and carried the baby to term. He died 30 minutes after delivery. I drew a picture of their family next to Christ holding their baby boy, which I was so honored to find out they had put on his gravestone. His funeral was a powerful reminder of the truthfulness of the Gospel and the Plan of Salvation. The Welch's had a big party right before Becca's delivery to celebrate their little boy's life. They are amazing examples of faith and hope. Pictured here is part of the ED crew: Crystal, Dr Smith, Becca, Amy, and Melissa.
Date Night! We went out one night to a fancy chocolate tasting restaurant called Taste! We enjoyed being the only people in the place.
Mark is so dainty.
We went up one night to Clark Davis' family cabin up past Vivian Park. His grandpa had built the cutest miniature house complete with miniature porch swing and piano.
Boating fun with grandparents.
Murray's came to Utah for a quick trip and the Ostebo crew took a big hike together to Battle Creek Falls!
Mark goes to a Texas Rangers game on one of his work trips to visit a range. He says he got to boo 'A-rod'.
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