More Summer Fun Outings

We went to Red Butte Garden again this week and enjoyed all the beautiful flowers, bushes and shrubs. Isaac wasn't very cooperative for this picture with Grandma Shields. It is impossible to get a good picture of him.
The kids love the children's area with the tunnel, water fountains, fire pole and sand box.
It was a beautiful day and we had fun even in the heat.

Also last week we went to the Children's Museum at Gateway. The highlight was the Life Flight helicopter on the roof of the building. Taylor and Emily had so much fun pretending to fly.

Taylor liked the rock climbing wall.

Emily liked all the dress ups, no surprise there.

Visiting the museum was the perfect way to spend a hot afternoon.

Extended Shields Reunion

We went to Tooele, yesterday for the extended Shields reunion. I haven't been to one of these for at least ten years, so it was fun to go and see all the family of my Grandpa Shields.

The reunion was at a nice park; we ate lunch, learned a little about their parents and family, and played lots of games. Here are a few pictures from the day.

There were lots of games including; wheelbarrow race, three legged race, egg toss, running relays, and more.

Emily, Elle, Anna and Sarah had fun playing together.

Isaac was so cute during his relay. He ran really slow and when he finally crossed the finish line he was happy and started clapping for himself. He had a blast at the reunion. He went from person, to person eating off their plates and finding scraps on the grass. Plus he got candy and soda to drink.

Natalie was so thirsty, she borrowed a sippy cup from Isaac! Maybe I'll buy her one to put in her locker at school.

Liberty Park

We spent a fun afternoon last week at Liberty Park.

Isaac and Becca were so cute, they shared a swing. Isaac will sit in a swing for so long, he doesn't get tired of it.

They both love their snacks. Isaac's skin is so pale, it's almost translucent!

Taylor and Emily have been wanting to ride the Ferris Wheel, for over a year. So we took them on a ride, and they had a blast! Emily was very brave, and wanted to go on more rides.

Taylor and Natalie loved the ride too. Taylor is a daredevil, he loves waterslides, amusement parks rides etc.. He is way more daring than I was at age six!

Thanks Mono, for watching Isaac so I could ride. We'll definately be back to do it again.

Friends from Houston!

We were so happy to see our good friends from Houston, the Calls.

They were some of our best friends when we all lived in Eagle, and we miss them.

All the kids had fun playing at the park and eating lunch, while Andrea and I chatted.

Isaac was being his usual unphotogenic self, he hates stopping to get a picture taken.
He really liked Bailey and let her help him around the playground.

We wish you lived closer to us, but we hope you visit Utah often!
Thanks for a fun time Call family.

Grant Shields-Memorial Run

On July 24th all the Shields family had a Grant Shields Memorial 5K and 10K run. It was a fun day to honor and remember Grant, who passed away exactly 10 years ago. There were about 50 people who participated in the races, plus more who just observed.

Natalie, Marcus, my dad and I all ran the 10K. We had a great run and a fun day spending time with family and friends!

Summer Fun!

Taylor and Emily were so excited to have cousins McKay, Anna and Elle visit this week. They all played really well together and had such a fun day!
It was a hot afternoon, so they played outside in the sprinklers to cool off. Taylor and Mckay are both so skinny.

All the kids warming up in the sunshine.

We all like long, hot summer days!

Fountains at the Gateway

This week we went to the Gateway Mall to let the kids play in the water fountains.

Aunt Monica, Rebecca and Mono's friend, Jayme (baby Logan) came with us.

All the kids (except for Isaac) loved playing in the water and getting cool. Isaac was scared of the fountains, and wanted to be held the whole time.

Jayme took these pictures of the kids, they turned out cute!