Saturday, August 1, 2009

July Goodness

So, I thought June was busy-until we had July! Maybe it just seems that way, since I have an excessive amount of videos and pictures that I want to post for July! I think the easiest way to do this would to be to direct you to a link for all the pics- here! I'll change up the font a little for each paragraph, too, so your eyes won't glaze over from all the reading!

First, as I mentioned in the last post, Ben's brother Sam, his wife Jenn, and their adorable son, Cameron, came up from Denver for a visit. Ben's sister Becky (and briefly, her husband Jared!) also came from Houston- With everyone here, we took the opportunity and had some awesome family pics done, again, by the wonderful Miner Photography! You can see more of the pics if you visit the link!

Then, my dad came to visit for about a week! It was wonderful to see him, and Harmony loved her Grandpa Thomas! We took a trip (Harmony's longest so far) up to Preston (and Grace) Idaho for a family reunion - my dad's mother's side. Harmony got to finally meet her super cute cousin, my cousin Elisa's daughter, Aislynn! They had fun playing together, and got along quite well!

Then, we had Pioneer Day (it's a Utah thing) fireworks- which my dad finally was here for this year. We always sit in the Layton's front yard for a primo view of the action, which takes place in the park across the street. Harmony actually did pretty well watching the fireworks. She loved to watch them-but after a few mins, we went inside so as not to deafen her permanently! During that same week, Ben's aunt and cousin (his mom's sister) Kathy and Andrew Dixon were visiting. Harmony sure had fun playing with Andrew, and loved Kathy too! Kathy thinks Harmony was confusing her with her Grandma Layton! ;)

While my dad was here, he was able to take a couple quick fishing trips (his true love really, is fishing) with Ben and the other boys. Harmony and I went along for the 2nd trip at the Spanish Fork Reservoir. My dad actually did catch a pretty good sized fish in there...although sorry, Jared and Becky, no proof with a picture- Cos unfortunately, it broke the line off and stole my dad's hook! DARN! At least we proved that there was (and still is) at least one fish in that reservoir.

This is Harmony's 11th month by the way- we'll be going to AZ this week, and then celebrate her 1st birthday on the 22nd. TIME FLIES!!

4 comments:

The Laytons said...

cute! It looks like you guys had a blast with your dad and aunt Kathy! Thanks for the post!
I loved the video of Harmony in the hamper with Ben pushing her around - too cute!

Us said...

You did have a busy July! I love all the pictures. The video of Harmony is the front pack made me laugh and the one of her in the hamper made me giggle!! I love how she kept moving her little feet. She is so adorable! Hope you guys can come visit. That would be fun.

Jan Thomas said...

The pictures and videos are wonderful, as usual. Can't wait to see you IN PERSON!! See you soon.
Love, Mom

Rebecca said...

I loved those! I hope you keep including all of them. I even heard the conversations in the background. It was almost like being back there. Those pictures that she did turned out beautiful. And Harmony is adorable as ever. And we're sad you didn't get the pic of the fish. But I'm sure Jared will appreciate the fact that Harmony seemed so excited about fishing.:) I'll have to show him when he gets home.