Ive had a lot of nice people I wanted to thank.. and what better way to say "thank you" than a pan of warm cinnamon rolls?

Banks getting used to the sand so when we go to Grandma and Grandpa Maruji's at the end of the month we're all accustomed!..

Banks picked this beauty from the garden.  My garden is doing awesome!  I've gotten lots of cucumbers, zuchinnis, and squash so far (and peas, but they're done now).

Jeff stretching.  Getting ready for his dress rehersal "mock" triathalon. Jeff races this Saturday his tri.  Yay for him!  Good luck!

Finger painting.  Just getting warmed up.  ha ha ha.

.........Add some play dough in the mix...and we got ourselves a HAPPY HAPPY Banksy!

Banks at the splash pad.  Its been in the 90's....best way to beat the heat.

Remember Rowen?  She was back visiting over the 4th of July.   We went to the BYU soccer game with them.  So fun!  Pretty sure she's just as beautiful as ever!

At the BYU soccer game.  (someone needs a haircut)

Banks loves his lil pool grandpa Maruji got him. Sidenote: Its really difficult getting Banks to look at the camera, so we say, "bird!" (Because thats his FAVORITE!) In this picture he is pointing and saying bird!

Boating with friends.

Have you seen these new life vests?  Theyre awesome!!  Ask me about them if you need/want more info. 

I decided to throw Banks a lil birthday (belated) beach party.  This was one of his presents he got from his friends pictured.

 

(carrot cake...and not just ANY carrot cake..my momma's delicious carrot cake)

I tried to keep his party really simple.  I have a hard time doing "simple" when it comes to parties!  (aaahhhh I just love them soo much I want to go ALL OUT!) Anyways, I did it!  I threw a SIMPLE birthday beach party.  I served Lemon (Pudding) Bundt Cake, Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Fruit Cups, and "Dirt Cups". 

Have you ever had Alicia Maruji's Asain nachos?  This is her recipe..they're super yummy!  Let me know if you want the recipe..OR just want to come eat some!   Hope ya'll had a safe, and fun 4th of July.  I'll do another quick post after Jeff's triathalon this weekend.