Jana will kill me for this one

This was when Jana and I were doing P90x faithfully.  What's up with the sweat ring looking shadow under my arm?   haha!

So thankful for such a dear friend.   This was on her birthday, I believe.

The Best 4th of July EVERRRR!!!

We spent the morning at beautiful Tony Grove Lake. Between Jana & Tyler, Stanton & me, and our combined 10 children, we pretty much moved in up there. Pack and Plays, coolers, life jackets, raft, food, treats, diapers, bottles, swimsuits, towels...you get the idea. :)

S & T took the kids out on the raft.  They had so much fun.  They even took a few trips out without the adults (well, Chloe and Jackson did).  It was fun to see those beautiful kids on that beautiful lake.

Jackson & Max - Jana & Tyler's bookends.

Lil & Eva on our short hike to the amphitheater.  (On the way to Mt. Naomi - which we didn't hike).  

Chloe & Jackson at the amphitheater.

Lauren (aka, the love of my life), Jana, & Max.

Hiking in flip flops....

Chilling out and watching Pokemon in the motor home after the fun.

Fireworks in our backyard.  Eva shared her blanket with Brigham and we all swooned.  :)

Yeah...iPhone pictures of fireworks are not so hot.


This was a dream day.  We barbecued, we hiked, we played at the lake, we spent the entire day together.  It was a highlight of the summer....one of many Brallen days to follow.