The Garrison Blend

Monday, August 3, 2009

2009 Birthdays

Stockton was in Wyoming for his actual 7 yr old birthday, and then they all came home on August 2nd, so Jon and I decided that they could open up their birthday gifts Sunday when we got home... that way it was not on anyones actual day. We decided that it would be fun to get them all golf clubs.. Stock asked for some about a month before is birthday, I figured it was a good idea for all. So mark it up for one more family activity we can all enjoy!

Wirtzberger Blood

Sydney, Stock, and Nic all got fishing poles from Uncle Jared and Aunt Codi & Mara & Branden for their birthdays.. so of course Grampa got to take them out fishing. According to Gramma they have the Mike Wirtzberger blood when it comes to fishing and catching fish, they all got bites and even reeled in the fish all the way. Syd ended up landing the largest of the day, but Stockton had the biggest on his line, but it got away. But he just said he ended up being King of the smaller fish.. and Nic just was happy to do it himself. When Gramma asked if he was having fun he said it was awesome, then a few minutes later he turned to ask Gramma if she was having fun. That is my funny boy.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Summer July 2009

We got to have Lucy home for all of June and about 1/2 of July, and we had fun. We filled the time with going to Lagoon, trips to Grandma and Grandpa Garrison's, picnics in the mountains, and Playing at home while Jon painted the kids bedrooms. The girl's room got a pretty lime green and cream, while the boys room got a great bright blue and cream. They love their new colors. To finish off July, Lucy headed back to Seattle and the other 3 kids headed for the two weeks in Wyoming with Gramma and Grampa. This is a trip they would never pass up... this year Gramma & Grampa with Uncle Jared's help built the grandkids a Wyoming Club house. Let the fun begin!

2009 Family Summer Vacation

For the end of June and beginning of July we took our family vacation to Souther/Central Utah for camping and hiking.. not my idea, but Jon and the kids love it. I will admit that we had fun! We started out in Capitol Reef Nat'l Park near the Fruita area, the rock formations and views were beautiful. The kids got to explore and become Jr. Rangers, then we hiked to the Hickman Natural Bridge which was worth the effort. The kids did great on the mile in and mile out hike, and it was hot. We even had to scare off a racoon that ate some of our cashews from our campsite one night. Then we finished out trip at Gobblin Valley.. the rock forms their look like gobblins or mushrooms and the kids got to play and climb all over them.