We had a fun and busy 4th of July. My family came down for all the fun in Delta. I ran the 5K race with Erica, Hilary, and Darla in the morning. It was so much fun except we had to climb an 8 ft. fence because someone locked it after it had been unlocked. We were also disappointed to find out it wasn't a full 5k.

Nate broke his foot on the 3rd wake boarding so we broke our tradition of going to the res and went to the parade. Owen enjoyed sitting on everyone's lap and Gavin enjoyed eating the candy. Afterwords we went to the park for some good food and a concert in the park. We also enjoyed four wheeling, taking naps, the derby, and fireworks.

We couldn't have asked for a better day to spend with family and friends.

I am so thankful for the fathers in my life.... They are all an inspiration to me and I love them all dearly. As I grow older, I have the occasion to reflect back on the time with my dad. I have so many wonderful memories. Like when I turned 5 and he took just me on a camping trip which we called the 5 year old hike. He always made me feel special. I love the long talks with my father on the phone and look forward to that every week. He is such a great support to me and always willing to help me out with whatever I need. He is very compassionate and always helping someone out by mowing their lawn or helping someone move something, etc. He is a great example to me and makes me want to be a better person. I have truly been blessed to be his daughter. Now my dad is also known as Papa by my kids. They sure love those visits to papa's house. Gavin begs everyday to be able to talk on the phone with papa.




Nate has been such a wonderful father to our two little boys. I am so proud of him and all he has accomplished. He is such a hard worker, but after a long day he just wants to play with his boys. Gavin is daddy's little boy and always talks about him going to work on the big tractor with the cows and horses. Gavin and Owen always run to the the door and climb on their daddy's legs when he comes home. They can't wait for him to get on the floor so they can crawl all over him and be thrown in the air.

Positive influences are like a ripple effect, something we should treasure and pass along. Thank you for being such great fathers and positive influences in mine and others life.

It has been raining quite a bit in Delta lately so we have been cooped up inside a lot. One morning Nate called me and told me to go look outside. I was pleasantly surprised to see the most beautiful rainbow. I created these photo montage pictures, but they don't give justice to how beautiful they were in real life.

Last night I went jogging with Gavin and Owen in the running stroller. Partway through my run it started to rain, but not bad enough to turn around. Then without warning it started pouring. I turned around and called Nate to pick us up. By the time we got home I was drenched from head to toe. These last few days have been crazy. It is cold and stormy and I just can't wait for it tow warm up again.