July

 Ryker had the opportunity to be in an awesome little performance group where he learned songs and dances to fun and informative song about our country, liberty and founding fathers. We were so proud of him because he has never does this sort of thing before!! Our whole family could sing all the songs because we listened to this CD in our car the whole summer. "Take your Hat Off, When the Flag Goes By"

We didn't get many great pictures during the performance but Shaun took video of the whole thing!!!

We swam just about EVERY day this summer. I mean what else is there to do in AZ.

Rigdon was 10 months July 29th and pulling himself up and walking along the furniture. He is the best baby. He is happy, content and a great eater.  He army crawls all over and always has a smile on his face. He take 2 good naps for me still and goes to bed at 7:00pm. He is an early riser, usually around 6:00am, I wish he slept a little longer. Oh well, I can't complain to much.

 

With it being Pioneer day on July 24th, I wanted to have a little party and celebrate our pioneers. The kids dressed up and the girls made rag dolls. 

 Then we all made some homemade fresh butter to spread over our homemade bread.

We told pioneer stories and danced.

Then made a covered wagon.

The next day our stake had a big Pioneer celebration as well. We woke up early to make it to the parade, breakfast and games. Amelia was a grump and didn't want to do any of it.