We had some of our kids come these past few days and we have been having so much fun!
We went for a picnic here at this beautiful place...
Capitol Reef National Park. It is about 15 minutes
from our home, so this awesome beauty is easy access.
We went for a picnic here at this beautiful place...
Capitol Reef National Park. It is about 15 minutes
from our home, so this awesome beauty is easy access.
I have not been to a more beautiful place, I can spend all dayhere on a blanket reading or exploring and taking pictures.
We took a big airplane and they had fun throwing it and watching it glide.
We played in the water under the bridge, the little ones loved itand so did their pregnant mommy! It felt perfectly cool!
Ella sliding off the rock into dad's arms and into the river, she was so brave!
It was a great way to cool off and Caleb and Ella had so much fun with their dad.
Caleb loved sneaking up on the deer...
and he got right up to them for a... "hello friend!"
Caleb loved putting on grandpa's hat and cowboy boots!He said that he was cowboy grandpa!
The k ids loved swinging from the old tree down by the fire pit...
and they were good and took turns too.
When our kids come to visit, it is quite the managery! Everyone hasabout 3 dogs, so it is one load house full!
We went fishing...Caleb, holding a fresh worm...awesome!
Fishing by grandpa...Caleb has the right stance going here, waiting for that big fish!
Dad and son standing out in the middle of the river.Kids with such dad's are so blessed.
Caleb and Ella wanted to be right at their dad's side as he fished.
On our deck out back...this trike is a decoration but Ella just knew she could ride it!
I loved her cute little hot pink swim suit, and she was a bit unsure about that thing!
Daddy flying kites for the kids...he had more fun than they did I think.
Ron and Isaac took Caleb for a short ride before heading out on their ride.
Caleb loved being way up there sitting in the saddle, feeling the movement of the horse.
Grandpa and dad headed up to the mountains for a ride.Going to look at some old Indian caves.
We are having fun watching the hummingbirds, are you?
Oh boy! The water is cold...but fun.
Ella, loved the hot tub....
And so did her brother.
And, Shelia...here is one just for you...Grandma Julie and her little cowgirl Ella!
I will be catching up with all of you by tomorrow...
Life is very busy right now with getting our place
up for sale...more on that next post, I promise!
LOVE TO EACH OF YOU
And...HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY!
68 comments:
What beauty! Beautiful country, beautiful wildlife and beautiful family... I'm glad you're enjoying your summer, and I'm glad you're sharing it with us!
Blessings, Debbie
Ohhhh, Julie, such fun to always see more of your beautiful family. The kid-ligns are just precious ... melt your heart wonderful! God precious gift are grandchildren.
So love the beautiful countryside you are surrounded by ... it is fabulous the kid-lings can enjoy nature so young with their parents.
Love the mirror image photo ... too cute. Shelia will love it.
Have a great holiday weekend ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
I have never been to Capitol Reef but it looks like gorgeous scenery and to have it right in our backyard for your family to enjoy is so neat!
JULIE- I love reading your posts because your loves are so close to my own. Those kids are so precious. I am wondering how far you will travel in your move? I hope that you will still be able to spend lots of time with the kids...and I know doing the Lord's work has a tremendous pull for you. I can't wait to hear your plans! xo Diana
It's good that the water in your streams were calm. Up here, they're torrents!
Looks like lots of fun Grandma time. Who could ask for anything more? Darling grandkids.
I enjoyed the beautiful scenery and your lovely grands. I had no idea you were moving; I'll be anxious to read more. I wish you and your family a very nice holiday weekend.
Julie,
What beautiful country you have...just lovely! I don't think you'll have any problem selling that lovely place!
A lovely place indeed I agree I could spend hours there too.. Love your family smiles and activies.. sweet last photo of you -- wink!
Hugs..
Julie -- Capitol Reef National Park is such a treasure and totally gets upstaged by Bryce and Zion's, but maybe that's a good thing to keep it a secret (hey you just broke the little secret). Looks like a lot of fun! Joni
Looks like good ole fun times and the beautiful views. I never tire looking at your pictures. TFS!!!
oh my goodness won't you miss all this?What a truly magical place.You can just feel the love that grows there.I love that little pink suit,, I'm going to find one for our gracie,
I enjoy my visits here Julie. So much beauty to see. Your grandkids are so precious, xo
Aren't you all lucky! Wonderful family times ♥
Such fun times to treasure! What a blessing that you and your family have been able to enjoy your beautiful home. I am sure God will continue to provide so many more opportunities for love to grow and thrive. At any place He leads you to! Enjoy the Summer and the 4th of July!!
Blessings to you and your family.
xoxo...Gloria
Little ones with their dad (and grand dad)... doesn't it just warm your heart. Men being leaders and loving their kids :)
Great photos!
Beautiful photographs, as always. I know you are happy-sad to be putting your home up for sale. Happy because you are following what the Lord has put on your heart, but a little sad to leave such a beautiful place. There is always a blessing in obedience though and if mission work is what you both feel lead to do, that's what you need to do.
Would any of the kids be able and interested in buying the place? Wouldn't that be wonderful!?
I would say that you are enjoying summer! what great photos ~ everything looks gorgeous!
Julie, it's hard for me to say which moment and picture is my favorite in your post today, they are all just precious!!
More cuties. YOu have the most fun. Love all the different things you do where you live. That deer looks very close to the little guy. Love the bike. I bet you are busy. Can't wait to here more about your plans.
Visiting your blog Julie, is like taking a warm bubble bath. It just feels so good. Basking in every picture, loving the scenery and your precious family.
Thanks for sharing.
The pictures are so wonderful.
I love how much you love your precious family.
Such beautiful country.
Beautiful photos of a beautiful family! Looks like the perfect day with the grandchildren!
You're moving?
What's better than grands and picnics and fishing and photos? How fun!
xo
Pat
i love your hair. it is just too cute on you! ive been away for awhile just doing stuff. i just read that you are moving! ill stay tuned for your next post. you have a beautiful family:) what a wonderful time you all had.
blessings,
aimee
Beautiful pics and beautiful post!
Love that little Ella's pink suit, what a cutie!
Happy 4th to you too!
Cindy
Lots and lots of beautiful photos of great fun family time!! My favorite is Caleb in his granddad's boots and hat!! Gotta love that!! blessings ~ tanna
Hi Julie! Oh, what a gorgeous place and I can just imagine the fun you all must have had. Your little grands are darling!
Oh, Julie - thank you so much for snapping for me but when I tried to copy it - you blog says I can't copy your pictures. Maybe you could email me the snap?
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Great pictures of all the fun you have with your family!!! Especially love the one with Caleb in Granddads boots and hat! Glad the children get to ride, it's such a treat as so many kids have never been on a horse. So you are moving!!!!! I hope you will still stay in blogging so we can follow you along the way!! xoxo
Cute grands! Looks like you are making tons of great summer memories.
We too love Capitol Reef!
Such a naturally beautiful place.
Good luck with the house stuff!!
Thank you for taking us along on your wonderful trip, Miss Julie!
What gorgeous scenery... and your g-kids looked like they had a ball!
Oh how I love little girls in their swimsuits! What fun this was! And for you to say that Capital Reef is the most beautiful place you have been in, makes me realize that I had better take a trip down south to see!!! Happy 4th to you too!
Those are such cute pics of your grands. I'll be interested to hear why you could be selling such a lovely place as your home.
Hugs and Blessings
Marilyn
Hooray, you finally are having summer. Love your posts and all the goodness you share.
What a beautiful, fun-filled visit! Kids are SO cute!
Happy July Fourth to you and yours Julie!
What a wonderful you have had. Hubby and I are heading out this weekend to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary.
Happy a Happy 4th of July!
Your summer has been busy so far it seems, Julie! These times are blessing you in that they are producing wonderful memories that you will cherish always. :0)
What an awesome day you had! I just love the pic of him in grandpa's boots and hat. So precious!
Julie~ What a blessed visit you had! Beautiful photographs, precious family. Thank you for sharing♥ Truly a wonderful Blessing.
Hello lady,
You have such darling grand children, so precious! I love all of your photos, chronicling your time with them.
Your house up for SALE? You will have to tell us more...next time?
Hugs, Cindy
Have a lovely 4th, Pretty Julie!
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
You live in heaven....I didn't know anything was that beautiful.
I am embarrassed that you came to my blog before I fixed it, I finally did, so I hope you can go back and see the whole thing.
I love your blog, I still can't believe you are leaving such a beautiful place...
Do you have the cutest grandkids or what? I know they have a ball at your house!
Looks like fun in a beatiful place... :) Hope you can come on over for a visit and don't forget to say hi!! :)
Caleb in the cowboy hat and boots...PRICELESS!!!!
Well it looks like you all had such a fun few days.
I saw them all on Tuesday and Caleb was telling me all about it! Those are two very cute little kids!
Such beautiful pics! Your life looks so fun all the time...we took our very first family vacation at Capitol Reef. I'll have to write about that sometime.
Sandy
Your days have been filled WITH JOY, Julie!
Your little ones are so darling!
I love the way you share in their days. I'm sure they treasure every minute with you!
I do love that pink bathing suit too and am so glad they still make them for the little girls and for adults too! They're so feminine!
Oh I will stay tuned for your news on your house!
Wishing you more happy days ahead dear ♥
*Maria
It looks so refreshing there in that wide open beauty! Have a wonderful holiday weekend :)
Blessings,
Marcia
What beautiful photos. And the children, what fun they have when with you. I wish you would give me your input on my last blog post.
How wonderful that you live near so much beauty:) As always, you're pictures are perfect ~ my favorite is your grandson running toward the deer ~ frame-worthy for certain!
Hope you have a happy 4th,
~Cindy
You sure do live in a gorgeous part of our beautiful state. Looks like you're having fun with your cute family. Have a great 4th. Mimi
Fun, fun! I love seeing your family get-to-gethers! Those little grand kids are just adorable!
And what a great shot of the hummingbirds!
You make life look so much fun. Those little grandkids are precious and I loved the photo of them in the water, and on the horses, and that last one with you. So sweet.
Julie and your husband are such wonderful grandparents. seeing your pictures, reminds me how much i miss my parents. i enjoyed looking through your pictures. you live in such a beautiful place.
Heavenly days!
Such a beautiful place, Julie.
Won't you miss all this when you sell and downsize?
I want to sell our house in town, too, and move into something MUCH smaller, get rid of EVERYthing we don't really need. I keep looking at all the little houses on COZY LITTLE HOUSE and dream about having one on a small lake. *heavy sigh
Looks like a lovely time with your family! I always enjoy all of the photos you share.
Have a wonderful July 4th weekend!!
Came over here for a visit via MiMi Sue's Cottage. I love visiting new sites. This was a lovely visit.
I LOVE THOSE BOOTS....cause I am recently a country girl, but have always been country in my heart.
Lived in Utah for 25 years, now back in Alberta Canada.
We have horses too.
I love southern Utah.
My sister and BIL are ordinance workers in the Cardston Alberta Temple.
small world
I love how you enjoy every moment!
oh, an p.s.....I noticed some of the people who have commented on your blog, have been to mine as well.
once again
small world
omg julie.. those picture are PRICELESS... and i so want to visit you tooo..it looks like so much fun.. im so glad you had a great time..wonderful memories..you are truly blessed
Julie, looks like great family fun in an absolutely beautiful setting. :)
Fun times in the sunshine for sure.
What a fun place for your whole family! Whatever will you do when you move? It cannot be easy to leave this beautiful paradise filled with lasting memories. Your home and the surrounding areas are spectacular.
Much love, B
Finally back in the saddle after a long break to play with family! Now to catch up on all the posts I have yet to do!
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......HAVE A HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA!!
Smiles,
Gigi
beautiful photos! looks like everyone had a wonderful time!
Julie, you have such a beautiful family and your pics are wonderful!
So much fun!!!You guys are so not bored! Beautiful pictures and the kiddos are so cute!!
Love it!
XOXO
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