Katelyns Blessing and Other Events

At the end of May we blessed Katie. Patrick and I decided to bless her the same weekend that my grandma Luanne had her 80th birthday bash up in perry utah.

Grandmas 80th Birthday bash

It was at a chapel in the town but I didn't know the exact address. All I knew was that it was across the street from a park. When I asked dad about it he said that it's a little hard to get lost in Perry and that I would find it.

Big help that was. As soon as we drove into perry we drove out of it. Seriously SO SMALL! We drove about 5 miles past the chapel. So even though dad said that I wouldn't get lost and couldn't miss it. Guess what dad. I did. I am awesome.

Grandma didn't want any gifts instead she wanted scrapbook pages from each family. I am not a scrapbooker. I've attempted to try but can't. Ask me to build a pretty website or blog. I am your man...woman. Ask me to make a scrapbook page. I fail.

I think they wanted us to create a 8.5 x 11 page with actual pictures and elements but I chose to do a digital page instead. These are what I came up with for Michelle, Katherine and I . We decided to do a similar page. It took several hours. AND I mean several. But I think they turned out nice.

I think micelles turned out the best. I have just candid shot of the 4 of us. Katherine as pictures from her wedding (which actually are really pretty...we wanted to use katherines engagements but michelle dropped the ball and forgot to send me them before I needed to print them. Thats the problem when you do this 24 hours before the event.) and Michelle has these beautiful professional pictures.

here are some pics I got.

Katelyn's Blessing

The next day was Katies blessing. Grandma Cannon was able to come up and since everyone from the party was here we had a rather large crowd. Lets see who was there.Mom

• Dad and Veniece
• Katherine and Collin
• Karen and a friend of hers
• Grandma Cannon
• Grandma and Grandpa Griffin
• Betsy and Brett
• Carrie and Nate
• Pam 
• Samantha and Ren
• John and Jolene
• Amber
• Andy and her family
• Johnny and his little family

I think that is it. I can't remember...sorry. It was a really great day and it was so fun to see everyone and have everyone be part of Katies special day. 

I think patrick did a great job. He was really really nervous..he hates public speaking and a baby blessing is tough. 

After the blessing everyone came over and has some finger food at moms/our place. 

Here is the one good pic I got that day

Memorial Day

On memorial day patrick and I decided to take advantage of our pass of all passes and went to Seven Peaks. It was a little chilly but Audrey had a ton of fun playing in the pool. I hung out with katie in the shade. 

Baby Contest - June 23rd


Every year I volunteer for the baby contest. Mom is the committee chair and I am her little dog. She says fetch and I go.

Even though I volunteer I still enter Audrey (she is too old now) and Katie. It was fun to get her judged and have people pretend they don't know me. Mind you I can't win but I do steal on of the extra medals. So Katie "won" honorable mention this year.

Childrens Parade - June 30th

The weekend after the baby contest was the childerns parade. I have to go because the baby contest winners are there. We set out the banner, gather them together, and give them candy to throw out.

It goes down Provo Center Street for about 5 block and is really really fun. Next year y'all should do it.

I've never walked the parade before. I just go and then leave when the parade starts. This year I brought Audreys bike and we went down the route. It actually was really fun and we got a popsicle at the end. :)

Fourth of July 


The fourth was a lot of fun. I also volunteer for the parade and help with the marching bands. I've been doing this ever since I graduated from High School. I love doing it even if it is stressful and I have to take a 3 hour nap after.

Then that night we went to the Stadium of Fire with the Beach Boys. Can I just say it was AWESOME! Seriously. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun. The best part was watching all 40,000 people sing EVERY lyric to every single song. I've never been to a concert like that. It was just awesome.

patrick got katie some ear plugs. 

Katie was not happy. 

I think that is all for now.