Thursday, June 24, 2010

A THUMBS-UP WEEKEND.....

This past Saturday my husband and I went to our SIL's trials competition for the...
"Utah Summer Games."
My daughter Lindsey, who is a graphic arts designer, was asked to design the T-shirts and this what she came up with.
The owner who was sponsoring here her husband was really happy about her design.This the front of the shirts...


And the back of the shirts...


And this is my daughters logo and web site for her designs,
she can design anything! (www.LINDSEYNDESIGN.com)


This is our SIL Michael who was competing....every break he was looking after his
sweet wife Lindsey, who is due to have their baby in a couple of weeks!
She was such a good sport to follow him all over in the wind and sun!


Michael can fly up and down the steepest places with such ease!


My husband....he loves to sleep on rocks in the sun...quite the sun lizard!


Michael won the whole thing! He is the...

"Utah State Summers Games Champion"

Way to go Michael!


Michael with his Gold Medal...
we are so proud of him, he is such a kind, good young man.


Lindsey and Michael...a great team...they will be such good parents.


It was a windy weekend but the sun felt so good....


On Sunday we went to church with our daughters
and then we all had dinner together. Our little 2 year old
grandson Caleb with his new neighbor and friend, Ada.
She is a year older than him, so he is getting schooled about how girls are!


Our little 10 month old grand daughter Ella...squeezing the love out of Tinkerbell!


My daughter Tiffany's little ones...this reminds me of when their mommie
was tiny and how she loved the piano so much when she was just this age.
She grew up to be an excellent pianist on this very same piano!


Little Ella just started walking 2 weeks ago, this is the first I have seen her walking~
her little feet are so fat that shoes don't fit her.....too cute!


I love bath time with the grands...


This is darling baby "Tinkerbell"... she is Lindsey's new puppy~


Such a cute little girl~


And this is sweet "Ollie"...he belongs to Tiffany. We have lots of little dogs in our family.
It's quite the circus when we all get together but so fun!


Well, we had a really fun Fathers Day weekend, I hope you all did too.
It's good to be home... Summer is here, it's so mild and sweet and I
am loving it so much!
I need to get up earlier though for my morning walks
it's too hot for me and my dogs at even 60 degrees in the AM...then about 80 in the day.

~I hope you all have a great week~

60 comments:

Debby said...

Congratulations to Michael on his gold and on their new baby.
Those little babies, human and furry are adorable. It must be so much fun with so many to love.

bellaboo said...

You have such a talented family! Those pics of the little ones...so adorable and the puppy too.You have so many exciting things happening in your life..it makes mine seem rather boring!

Bellaboo ;0)

Jeanette said...

What a nice family you have. Adorable kid and cute little dogs!

Darlene said...

Hi Julie,

Congratulations to Michael for the win!! It looks like y'all had a great weekend. Your hubby is so funny laid out on the rock napping.

All the grandbabies are just ADORABLE and all the pups are so cute! Glad you are getting some nice weather. Ours has been extrememly HOT already.

Gypsy Heart said...

Oh my, I'd kill for 60 degrees! It's 100 or more here daily with high humidity ~ wayyy too much, too early. :-(

Congratulations to your SIL! He must be truly awesome...very accomplished.

The grands are totally adorable! I know it makes your heart happy to see and be with them.

Have a blessed week ~
xoxo
Pat

Jill said...

What a wonderful weekend! Love seeing all the family! Congrats to Michael.

That TinkerBell is darling! Ollie too for that matter!

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

So many lovely family pictures, Julie. Precious post!
Wishing you a wonderful **Summer**
xx

Kerin said...

So glad that you had a great weekend! Congrats to your SIL! How fun!!
Enjoy the beautiful weather we are being blessed with :-)

bj said...

Hi, sister friend...this, as usual, is such a sweet post.
One of my grandsons does motor cross racing..he's just turned 17 and has a whole room full of beautiful trophies. To watch him race is bittersweet for all of us...he loves the racing so much, it is a pleasure to see him enjoying himself. On the other hand, he crashed a couple yrs ago and broke his little back...and...sorry but I can't even talk abouty it without crying..finish later..he is ok, tho

Kimberly said...

that is so funny - my daughter is Lindsey Nicole too! I just did a post about her today!

A Vintage Chic said...

Great logo your daughter made, Julie! And well-done to your son-in-law...how cool!

Love all the babies and the puppies...all so adorable!

Enjoy every summer moment, my friend!

Julie

Tracy said...

Looks like a fun time. There's nothing better than spending time with your family!!

LOVE the photos of your cute grandkids!!

Diane at Crafty Passions said...

Congratulations !!!!
And no broken bones even better !!
Your photos are so sweet you have a lovely family.Nothing better than spending quality time supporting each other at events !
Diane

Denise said...

We had a wonderful Father's Day weekend too, glad you all had a great time. I love the pics of your grandbabies and puppies, Tinkerbell looks like a shih tzu :)
Congrats to your sil on his win.
Have a great Monday, come and say hi :)

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hi Julie,
Congrats to your sil, how very cool! He looks like quite the daredevil!
We have those state games in Wisconsin too. Their called the Badger State Games and my daughter went numerous times in figure skating. I loved it, it was so much fun!
And those grandbabies of yours are just the cutest! You are a lucky gal!
Hugs, Cindy

Shelia said...

Hi pretty Julie! Oh, I just love coming to see you and your big family! Congratulations to Michael! Wow, that is some scary looking riding too. Your daughter is so talented with her designs! Oh, and the little grands - just precious! I'm just grinning my face off looking at that cute little Tinkerbell! Look at the cute little cocked to the side head! I'm sure it's so much fun at your house!
Thanks for popping in to see me.
be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

Brenda said...

Congratulations to Michael! My son would love doing that! I love your daughter's talent! What a fun weekend! Have a great week!

Love, Brenda

aimee said...

such talent! the shirts look great :) congratulations on the big win. when one family member wins its like the whole family wins, cause we just get so excited!dont you think! the kids are so adorable. glad you had a great weekend :)
blessings,
aimee

Julie said...

Precious puppers, Precious babies, Wonderful Family moments. RAH for the exciting win... It's all good. Hope you are good and continuing to completely heal. Have a great week!! Enjoyed my visit. Hugs..

Tracy F. said...

Congratulations to your talented children! I love the pictures of your grandbabies and dogs. They're all just adorable!

Court said...

Congratulations to your son-in-law, that's amazing! Your daughter is definitely very creative! Looks like you had a great weekend :)

once in a blue moon... said...

its so fun glimpsing into your big family of love :-)

happeningswithLana said...

Way to go Michael!!!! Grandkids are cuties. Ella sure is growing!

Sandra said...

Congratulations to your SIL. Looks like something my boys would enjoy doing. Glad you had a great Father's Day with the family. That is the best way to spend the day...after church.

Muthering Heights said...

It sounds like a great weekend all around!!

Congrats to your son in law!

Sandy said...

Wow, great t-shirts Lindsey. I am so impressed!! Love the pics of the kiddos and the doggies!!

LDH said...

Lots of fun and good times happening at the Harward's this weekend! :)

Connie said...

Trials is a grueling sport. Congrats to him for winning it all!

Glad you had such a fun weekend. You must be feeling better! Yes!

Rosie said...

wow congratulations to your talented son...and all his cheerleaders...YIPPEE
Well, it wasn't until I looked on your side bar, that I saw your "award free" sign...But I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your loving and kind posts,that you leave each time I come for a visit...so I shall leave you on my list...and just know you are loved and appreciated
...smile on Rosie

Marie said...

What a fab weekend and what an adorable family you have, even the furry ones!! It's always so much fun visiting you! xxoo

Jules said...

That's a lot of little babies you have around you. I love it! I can't wait to have many more....

gnee said...

What a fun life you lead! Congrats on you SIL's victory...and I'm excited for your baby girl. We are hoping to have one today or tomorrow too!

koralee said...

Wow...Congratulations to your Micheal..that is something! I love all your sweet images...what a lovely family you have my friend. xoxoxo

Karen Deborah said...

babies and dogs...be still my heart. but 60 degrees? Girl you would just plain burn up out here! We have had heat advisory every day this week for mid 90's and at least 57% humidity. The garden is going nutso in this hothouse we live in. I use the AC.

Cielo Azul Jewelry said...

CONGRATS Michael!!!!!!!!! I love the t-shirts too=0) Looks like you had a wonderful weekend with all the ones you love. I especially love the bubbly babes in the tub....so darling.

Thank you for stopping by and your sweet comment.

Have a great day,
xoxo,
Carol

Anita@Theycallmejammi said...

Congrats to Michael...what a talented guy and your daughter is obviously, as well. Love those cute Grandbabes. They are all so adorable.

Deb said...

Hi Julie - thanks for stopping by. I just love all your posts. Are all you children married with children? I can just imagine how much fun Christmas get-togethers must be. Congrats to Michael for doing what he loves. Cute grand-kids and furries too. Hugs, Deb =^..^=x5

KathyB. said...

Julie, the grandchildren and doggies are so cute~ I like the picture of your husband soaking up the sunshine best!

What a beautiful and talented family. I can see why your daughter's graphic design was so well liked. It is hard to come up with just the right designs , designs to sum up a business, and attract attention in the best, succinct way, then have the design look good on whatever the business wants to print it on. She did it!And well.

More grandchildren, blessings, blessings, blessings.

Betsy said...

What a fun weekend! And the fact that your SIL won, was just icing on the cake!

Loved the pic of your hubby sleeping on the rocks! :)

Stacey said...

Hi Julie. :) Thanks for the sweet note you left me today. I'm always excited when someone enjoys my blog.

The motorcycle pictures are so neat! Michael is defying gravity in that picture going over the boulders. Yikes! Congratulations to him on the big win.

Your grandkids are adorable! I love babies. :)

Catherine said...

congratulations to Mikael ! lovely babies ! i love the puppy, so sweet!

Susan B said...

Hi Julie,
I enjoyed reading your post, and all of the pictures. Congratulations to Michael on his medal! How exciting! I love all the pictures of your grandkids...they are so precious! :) Also love the puppy pictures. Have a wonderful day!

Bonnie said...

Congrats to Lindsay and also to Mike. They are a winning combination for sure! The babies are adorable, the puppies too. What a happy family you have, Julie!

Nikki said...

Congratulations to Michael on his win... well done. You must be very proud.
Love the photo's of your grandchildren... bet you can't wait to meet the next little one :)

xx

Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life said...

My goodness, those photos are to die for! What beautiful children. Congrats on the new one.

Laura said...

Hi Julie-
How exciting for your family!
Your daughter's design was wonderful.
It looks like you are having a great summer with your family-

Laura
White Spray Paint

Beautiful pear tree lane said...

My what talent Lindsey has Julie, I really like the thumbs up design. And congratulations to Michael on his win, and if he is anything like my Michael, you have a winner there. lol love the pic. of him holding Lindsey.
And julie you know how much I love family and what a joy to see those adorable grand children, I too always enjoyed bath time with them.

I am so glad you are having such perfect weather, we are under a big heat wave here in the south, heat index well over 100.
As always I am so blessed when I visit you.
Enjoy your week.
Hugs,
Sue

Jenglamgirl said...

Hi Julie~
Forgive me if I am MIA... I have been sick for 14 days and even had a trip to the ER ON fathers day. I am super weak today and have a stomach cramps. Anyway, i HOPE i feel better soon, taking care of kids is hard when you feel rotten. LOVE ALL the pics. of your sweet grandkids. Congrats to your SIL, AND your daughter did great designing the shirts, love them. I enjoy all your posts. Hugs, Loves, Jenn

Brenda said...

OH... I LOVE the pic. of your grandbabies at the PIANO! Start those musicians YOUNG!!! They are adorable! Woot Woot to your Champion...very cool! And I got a kick out of your hubby sleeping in the SUN! I am just dying going to Dallin's summer baseball games...uughh! It is supposed to be 110 here tomorrow..."SIZZLE"!!! Looks like your sum...sum...summmertime is filled with FUN!

Ann said...

Congrats to your SIL!! I know how difficult that can be. Hubby and sons are avid riders, just scares the daylights out of me.
Your grand children are adorable, so many blessings.:)
Also, thanks for posting pictures of your Tinkerbell, I've wondered what your Shih Tzu looks like, she is adorable! I love her coloring and markings.
Fondly,
Ann
@
The Tattered Tassel

joy said...

Oh my goodness! Looks like a fun filled weekend! My hubby participates in the senior games in St. George.
Have a great day
Joy
joysthoughtsandthings

Teresa said...

Dogs and Grandbabies!
No wonder it was a THUMBS UP weekend!
Love the tee shirt!
Love the new cherries on your blog!
Soooo cute!
Happy Night Sweet Girl!
Hope you are feeling like your happy cheerful sweet self!
xoxoxox

Melinda Cornish said...

it looks like it was a wonderful weekend...I am just loving summer! I love fat little baby feet too.....

Blessedmom's Simple Home said...

Your grandkids are adorable, I love the bathtub photo. Congratulations to Michael.
Blessings,
Marcia

Country Girl said...

Congratulations to Michael. That's quite the accomplishment! In his younger years, my husband used to mountain bike competitively. At one point he was rated #3 on the east coast for his age group!
It's always so loving coming here. Such a big wonderful family.
It's terribly hot here but some relief is supposed to come within the day. It will probably bring a storm. Just hope we're not driving in it.

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

Thanks for stopping by.

Those pics of Tiffany's little ones melted my heart!!!

xxoo..

RMW

Sharon said...

Congrats to Michael on his gold medal.
Your post was filled with beautiful photos of sweet family. I really liked the one with hubby all stretched out on the rock.
thanks for sharing your wonderful family today.

Cherie said...

That really was a great weekend!!
Congrats go to your SIL - always great when you can excel at something you love!
Your daughter is talented - I'm so glad you put her info up there for the shirts. That could come in handy for family reunions!
Finally your grandbabies are all sooo sooo darling!!!

gigi said...

Wow!! Congratulations to them, that is way cool!! I love, love, love the pictures of your GRAND~babies, that are so precious! I know you just eat them up :)

Melissa Miller said...

Julie your grandchildren are some of most beautiful children I have ever seen. Gorgeous!

My heart melted when I saw Tinkerbelle. Oh what an adorable little Shih-stzu face she has. I still miss my two boys...I had Teddy and Bear for almost 15 years.