Pictures other people took - Summer 2010

I often forget my camera or bring it but don't take it out of the case. And I still haven't taken the time to really figure out how to use it. I will improve and I will post some of the summer 2010 pictures that I took when we get home. But I have some really talented sister-in-laws and friends and I wanted to share just a couple of their great pictures from this summer. The kids have grown up so much in the last few months.

These first two pictures, Karianne took at Devil's Gap out in the West Desert, during the Bates Reunion. The kids look forward to this camping trip more than anything else all year. Gandy is a magical place and we always have a great time. I love these pictures that Kari took of the girls. Very neat light. And this third picture with cousins fishing makes me smile. These girl caught a lot of fish. I was impressed. I even tried some and thought it was yummy.

The next two pictures Teri took at the park in Wells, Nevada at the Bake Reunion. We had a great time there too. We are blessed with an incredible extended family and love spending time with them.

This last picture Shea took when the boys and I hiked the "Y" in Provo with her and her darling girls. I hadn't done that hike since 1994. It was a lot of fun and we followed it up with lunch and icecream at the Creamery and the rest of the day at Seven Peaks. Life doesn't get much better than that. Shea and I were neighbors for four years in Santaquin and I am blessed to have her as a friend. We all have different gifts in this life and one of Shea's gifts is that she knows how to be a great friend. Hanna and Grace are gorgeous, gracious girls and my boys are lucky to have them as friends too. And this summer, Will and Grace didn't quarrel like a cranky older couple like they used to when they were little. Those are some fun memories.

I love summertime!