Pine Valley - August 10-12th, 2012

This time we took Izzy & Ali with us camping. We didn't fish as much because it was too hot. We took advantage of the new paved trail system, and went on long walks. The girls rode their bikes. We stopped at the stream and let them play while we listened to a book on tape. It was very relaxing lying down by the stream with the cool breeze blowing the Quaking Aspens. I love the mountains. We also stopped at the Amphitheater and the girls (and Doug) took turns making up stories, and then pretending they were gymnasts in the Olympics.

 Riding on the new trails!

 Ali performing on the "Balance Beam"

 Izzy performing!

 The girls met a new friend and hung out for hours!

 Shower Time!

They would swing on this branch, 
and let go and fall in the stream!

Izzy Turns 9 - August 5th, 2012

Izzy had her 9th Birthday party in Las Vegas at Chuckie Cheese Pizza. She invited all her cousins.They had a great time playing games and eating pizza. That night, she and I (grandma) got dressed up and we went to see "Phantom of The Opera" (I was so lucky to be able to see it twice in one month!) She looked so cute in her new dress. The next day we all went to the Luxor and she wore a special headband all day that said "Happy Birthday" on it. She is such a happy little girl!

 Happy Birthday from Chuckie!

 Izzy and Emily in the ticket box trying to see how
 many tickets they could catch in one minute!

 Andrea & Mandi having fun on one of the rides!

 #9 Birthday doll!

 Waiting for the Opera to start!

Grandkids at the Luxor!