Liam's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father (Fodder),

Thank you for Mama.  Thank you for Dada.  Thank you for potty chair movie.  Thank you for Grammy.  Thank you for kids.  Thank you for Dada.  

In Jesus' name,
Amen.

All of the italicized parts are pure Liam.  After I put him down tonight, I heard him on the monitor continuing his prayer...I guess he just has a lot he's thankful for.

Could I possibly love this boy any more than I do?

4th of July Carlson Bash

We concluded our 4th of July festivities at the Carlson's shindig down in Springville.  If you're not Liam, the place is a magical wonderland.  Maybe next year he'll be more into the slip-n-slide, trailor ride and lazy river.  This year, he spent the afternoon bonding with little girls, playing baseball, and following puppies around.  SO many people, SO much food, PERFECT weather.  All in all, a great time. 

July 4th PC Parade

Park City on the 4th of July was one of my favorite places to visit as a kid.  I remember staying in my Aunt Carol's condo near PCMR and melting in the summer heat all day.  I would stay outside from dawn until dusk and end the festivities by watching the fireworks on a grassy mountainside.  Magical.  Who knew I would plant roots and raise my family here?

My Weston.  I just want to eat that face!

After some adjusting, Liam was a fan of the parade scene.  He talked about every single animal and vehicle that passed.  Thank you to the Hanks' for the chairs and sidewalk space!  The overcast made watching the parade much more enjoyable.  It was the nicest 4th weather I've seen in years.  

Sharing holidays with friends makes them So. Much. Better. 

Our dear friends, the Allens, have moved to Laguna Beach and I'm mourning their departure. Dave Allen may look like a crazy homeless weirdo, but we love him! Allens: get the Charles Beach Room ready because we are SO THERE.  

Coolest float I've ever seen in a parade in my life.  EVER.  These guys were already at least ten feet in the air on a truck, doing snowboard tricks another fifteen feet into the air off of a trampoline.  You had to be there.  

This has to be the only place in America where every float is dedicated to "Going Green" while put-putting along in huge exhaust-letting, carbon-emitting trucks.  Gotta love the PC! Hey, they give a good show.

July 4th Park City Breakfast

Every year, we attend the Park City Community Breakfast (and usually make it just before they start packing up.  We are not morning people.)  It really is a highlight of the year.  While there were tons of overpriced kids activities, Wes once again proved to be the feature entertainment for the Charles and Wilton children.  It's amazing that he has energy to spare after spending all day with a toddler.  Enjoy the July 4th photo-thon.  There are some keepers in this bunch.