Clay's 30th Birthday!!!

July 7, 2009

Justice, Griffin and Clay - MY BOYS!!!

Clay wanted Peanut Rice Crispies with Chocolate melted on top for his birthday cake. He cut into it before we could take a picture of him so we got a picture with a piece and a candle. When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday, he said he wanted me to bake him this, that was all. So, I figured I could do at least that much. His mom also made him one, so he had his day made. Todd made him a steak for lunch, then Todd and LuAnn took us out to dinner for his birthday as well. He chose Ruby Tuesday, his favorite!

Clay you truly are the BEST!!! You no longer can tease me, OLD MAN!!! We are the same age again, but I look forward to the old lady jokes next year. For the last 1 1/2 months all he has done is make old lady jokes, but it gives me something to laugh at. Babe, you keep me laughing, that is one of the many things I love about you. Happy 30th Birthday!!!

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4th of July - Evening

We celebrated the 4th of July with some fireworks at home. It is so fun to see the excitement in your three little faces as the fireworks went off. Of course, you had to have your poppers, you may have had the most fun with those and the sparklers.

Justice, Griff, Kaila Clay lighting the fireworks, Justice's head
Clay, just being so cute!!
Justice, Griff, and Kaila sitting on the curb watching the fireworks

Just look at them go. Not quite like the stadium, but close, right?!

Kaila with her sparkler

Justice with his sparkler

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4th of July - Day

We went for a Rhino, Motorcycle, and 4-wheeler ride up Strawberry Canyon with the Scott, Jodie, Blake, and Carter Bishop Family. It was really fun to go with another family. It was an awesome ride as usual. I think that this might be my favorite trail, at least so far. There were a few tricky spots with the Rhino, there was also a few fallen trees that made it fun. Over all, it was an AWESOME ride!!!

Clay in the meadow - in his riding gear - I think I have mentioned before, but I am a succor for a guy in riding gear, there is just something about it I can't explain it. I LOVE it!!

I like this picture a lot. It was so green up there. They are looking for frogs/tadpoles in a little stream that goes out into the meadow. Kaila, Justice, and Griff

Carter, Justice, Kaila, Griff, and Blake

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Celebrating the 4th of July (on the 3rd)

Logan City is a little strange, yes they celebrate the 4th of July on the 3rd, with fireworks at the stadium and everything. I don't think I will ever get used to it, but I guess I can handle it. The kids really wanted to go and see the fireworks again this year. We decided to take them inside the stadium again this year. I think it is good for them to get the feel of patriotism as songs are being sung, as they bring out the flag, as they see the soldiers stand in the stadium. It is always so humbling to see just how many soldiers there have been and still are that are willing to fight for our freedoms. I thank them and salute them, I gave each group that stood a big, long whistle and an applaude to show my appreciation to them. I am proud to be an American, and I hope that my kids can see that, and I hope I can teach them to show their appreciation to the many soldiers who are willing to serve our country. God Bless the USA!!!

Here are a few of the fireworks that I could capture.

Griff and Kaila

My sexy hubby - Clay

Justice - he was pissed most of the show because he really wanted a glow stick.

Mom and Griff

Kaila and Clay

Justice and Mom - see what I mean he was grumpy!

Mom, Griff, and Kaila

Justice, Clay, and Griff - My boys walking to the Stadium