Alone Again, Naturally

With apologies to Gilbert O'Sullivan, we are alone again, naturally (find it on Youtube). The Youngs left Sunday, and the Hastings left today and we have empty-house syndrome: melancholia and quiet. It has been a fun few weeks with loads of family in and out. The mommas kept things hopping and it simply spilled over onto us.

 Gavin and the binkers

 Water fun at Auntie Millie's

 The aunties visiting in the shade of Millie's tree

 Gavin getting ready for the return to Arizona

 The Colvers hosted the traditional Marshmallow Party

 These folks enjoyed fun, s'mores, and a movie

 ATH took ATH and WTH up Mount Timpanogos

 Intrepid hikers

 Emerald Lake

Kyle popped in on his way to France via the MTC

 Everyone gathered to say goodbye to the NC Taylors

 Jamie and 'Chilles

 Future reunion planning and research

 Mabel and Tucker

More s'mores

Anders and Holden

 Packing the car to go back to Reno

"I don't wanna go back to Reno"

 Katy Kathryn keeps the tradition alive

Thanks to everyone for coming and for all the good times. Things will slow down a bit, but there will likely be more at some point. That's all for now.

OXO

D.

Fourth of July Celebration in Provo 2014

The celebration in Provo starts before the 4th with all kinds of activities. On the third, several elected to go the the hot-air balloon launch. It was an early morning and the wind picked up a bit and some of the balloons failed to launch. That was fine because Emily had tickets for breakfast. That evening Kris and I asked to be excused from SNAP and joined the family for dinner at the Food Truck Roundup. The morning of the 4th, Anna and the boys, together with Millie, ran the in the 5K run. The parade was next, followed by some pool time at the Provo Rec. Late afternoon the DAT and SKT families gathered at Steve and Tiffany's for dinner, visiting, and fireworks.

 Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the launch

 Well, mostly bright-eyed

Nice to be up and out

 Milski, Emmy, and families

 Fun assembly of balloons from around the country

Pancake breakfast

 Good looks from Maxwell and Lucy Jane

 Kris (center right) waiting patiently for her supper

 Corn dogs were a popular choice

 Pretty fun place for supper

 Zoe and Katy Greendoor were hosting

 Some porch time with the Ringers

 Ready to run

 The 4th of July launch was successful

 The cheering section

Runners with their medals


Maxwell leads out


Jayson and Gavin: twinners at the parade


Staying cool at the Provo Rec Center


Supper with the cousins


It was cooler in the shade


The adults breaking it down


Sisters and Mabes


Gavin with the tweens and teens


Feats of strength and endurance


Little cousins


Good for a belly laugh


Races


Exhausting


PDT, KBT, and SKT


The evening was beautiful with a spectacular sunset


North toward Timp


Sundown and time to start the fireworks


The gallery


Lots of excitement


Always a treat


The sky in every direction was alive with fireworks

This was a fun 4th of July by any standard. There will be more fun, but that's all for now.

OXO

D,