Summer Vacation

This is a branch from a Sequoia.  We are at Big Tree State Park in California.

Inside a fallen Sequoia.

Yosemite

Yosemite

San Francisco

James enjoyed the food!

Lombard Street, the Wharf, Sour Dough Bread Factory, Graces Cathedral

Alcatraz was a highlight of our trip.  It was very interesting.

Fort Pointe and the Golden Gate Bridge

See no evil, say no evil, hear no evil!

We spent a relaxing and fun week in Yosemite, Angel's Camp, and San Francisco.  We saw some amazing things and learned a lot.  Here are some highlights of the trip!

It Is Time For Another Update!

One of my favorites!

Goof Off

March-Robbie received the Priesthood!

Bear Lake

All You Can Eat Snow Crab at Bear Lake

Our farewell to Maggie!  We will miss her.

Some play games and visit, others nap!

The stitches, which he popped open yesterday and they aren't looking so good!

Prom! 2012  Check out the heels.  Today her legs hurt, I wonder why!

Sadly, I haven't blogged for a while.  I wanted Austin to see some pictures so I decided I needed to update.  Here are some highlights of life at the Ewell's since February.  We have had stitches, prom, graduation pictures, a sad loss, vacation/USU business, and just some beautiful flowers blooming in our yard.  Enjoy!

Updates

I wanted to post some of the fabulous pictures from my dad's and James' dad's birthday parties but I don't have the pictures yet from my dad's and I didn't take any pictures at James's dad's.  Both parties were tons of fun.  I will post the pictures when I can.  McKenzie got a new dress for Sweetheart's.  Grandma had to do some major altering but here it is with her cute date.

Can you believe it? I am updating my blog!!

Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein

It has been a long time! The last time I posted was after one of Robbie's first football games.  His team lost only three games, two during regular play and then their final playoff game.  They came in second in his age group.  This fall has been a busy one.  James and I, with the help of my sisters, hosted a big Halloween party.  James and I went to West Yellowstone to celebrate 22 years of marriage.  We had a great time and Yellowstone is one of our favorite places.  This last weekend we took Robbie to New Mexico.  James was consulting a friend on some marketing ideas for his business and Robbie and I went along for the ride.  We stayed in a beautiful place but it was off season and there wasn't much to do.  We did stop at Mesa Verde National Park and Four Corners on the way home. Here are some picture updates as well. 

I could of reached out of the window and touched this bison if I wanted to.  I didn't!

We saw a ton of swans and geese!

The view from our deck in Red River, New Mexico

The Rio Grande

Mesa Verde

Robbie's favorite part of the whole trip.  We definitely will go back!

Robbie in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado at the same time!

Football!  A little blurry but he is number 56!

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Even though the weather is hot and summer still lingers, football season in our small town has begun.  Robbie is playing tackle football this year.  It will be a new experience for him.  He has enjoyed it so far.  He really loves his equipment.  The day we got it he wore it around the house all evening.  I know there are some of you who may be disappointed by the Payson green but he is proud as can be.  Can't wait to see his first game!

Happy 18th Birthday!

On Wednesday it was McKenzie's 18th birthday!  We celebrated with my parents, Anna, Nate, and Claire in Park City!  I didn't bring my camera but here are a few pictures of McKenzie through the years.

Thunderstorms

Our weather has been funny this summer!  We started out in June, cold and wet, with some February-like temperatures. Now July has been hot and humid with many thunder and lightning storms.  Friday night James and I went for a walk shortly after one of the storms.  Here is what we saw!