Play Ball!!

Tucker made the 10 year old All-Star Baseball team

and the games are being played in Cedar City,

so Granny and I loaded up Monday and headed

south to see him play. As Granny put it,

"what better do we have to do?" and "you

know I love all kinds of baseball!"

When you are #5 in the family, you

are packed up and going wherever the

rest of the gang is headed...so Mr. Sully...only

three weeks old was at the ball diamond in

the scorching heat and intermittent rain.

Lucky me...I got to hold this little bundle the

ENTIRE game.

He doesn't seem any worse for the wear, does he?

Tucker is #13 and Bob is the assistant coach.
I love how Tucker has his Dad's exact same stance.

Gill, Gwyn and Abe kept themselves busy

eating snow-cones and chasing ground hogs.

And Granny was totally in her element.

Her comment the next day was,

"Too bad it's so far to go...we could catch

another game today!"

Sully woke up for a bit and got to come out

of his shade shelter during a little cloud cover...

that turned into a downpour.

He's changing really fast, isn't he?

Well, Tucker's team lost their first game but

Tucker did awesome! He had some great

plays on first base, pitched a really good inning,

and hit really well too. I have a feeling we

are going to get to watch LOTS of games for this

boy in the years to come. Sure hope so!

It was a lot of driving but it was well worth the effort.

Love this boy to the moon!

XOXO

Up The Canyon......finally!

I have been wanting to get up the canyon for a cook-out

since the first of June but various distractions have

kept us from doing so. But finally, we all convened

Saturday evening. The stars were all aligned properly

and everyone was scheduled to be there!!

Granny Billie, Mike and I headed up a little

early to find a spot (that turned out to be

fairly well concealed and made it difficult for

all the others to find). We got the coals started,

the table set, the chairs set-up,

and had time for a few rounds to Yahtzee before

the troops arrived.

Miss Greta was sporting her camp fire hair-do

and was determined NOT to be left out of any

activities the herd of toddlers were up to.

Minie Moo was determined to get Jude's full attention.

She pretty much adores him!

Poppy Lou was being especially cuddly with Grandpa...
much to his sheer delight!!! And Grandpa was
especially congenial which made it so pleasant for
all concerned. Love that congenial Mike!!

Mark and Tiff joined in...Mark has always sort of been
Brooke's brother! (Well.... and best buds with her and
Dustin) It was great to have the little expectant
Mommy with us. If they are still okay with having
a baby after seeing all the dirt that was consumed by the
4 and under crowd then they are ready for this event!
They supplied the S'more makings too!

Granny Billie was just a trooper and survived

all the pre-schooler antics. Doesn't she look

like a natural?? I have many a childhood memory

of adventures in the mountains and "wetting a line".

Dustin tended the fire and threw on the corn

and campfire potatoes Brooke had prepared.

(Not without exacting a price however!)

The Hawaiian chicken and peach cobbler were

delish too! Yummmmy!

K-Dig and Trev brought the seven layer dip

and chips and their two adorable kiddos!

Obviously missing from my photos are Brad and

Vanessa and Co. They were there...just late

arriving and I was so involved with the littles by

that point that I had put my camera away. Oh well,

perhaps we can find a time to do this again before

summer leaves us. I sure hope so!!

Canyon outings....I love you!!!

Bella Boo Turns Two

This week has been non-stop party central at the Williams

household. Today we celebrated Bella's 2nd birthday.

Granny Billie has been a trooper and stayed right

in the middle of it all!

Some of Brad and Vanessa's neighbor friends

made the trek down and joined the fun.

Dustin was kind enough to break out Sidewinder Falls again!

Bella didn't hesitate to give it a go!

Good friends,warm weather, lots of water, a trampoline, and

popsicles...what could be better??? Miss Poppy Louise found a nice little "puddle" to

park in and enjoy her popsicle!

Amazing cake made by Vanessa and it was

not only gorgeous, it was delicious!!

Patiently waiting for her piece of cake.

Go ahead and ask her how old she is!

Beautiful Bella...we sure do love you!

Thanks for sharing your day with all of us!!!

XOXOXO

Granny Billie Gets to Know the Newbies

The main reason Paige came to Utah was

so Brig could meet Sully. Can you believe

that Robyn made the trip from St. George with little

Sully when he was less than 2 weeks old?

And let's not even talk about the car breaking

down on the way here!

These two don't know it yet, but they are

bound to be great buddies! Three months seems

like a lot now but in a couple of years it will be nothing!!

Granny Billie had a chance to get to

know these little fellas up close and

personal.

Brig has brought his "A" game and is

a real crowd pleaser!

And Sully is just plain adorable. His Mommy kept
him pretty close at hand but he had a steady stream
of admirers. I'm telling you....it's pretty sweet having
such precious visitors! I hate to see it end! :(

It's inevitable...they are going to be chums!

July 4th 2010!!!!

I must say...the 4th of July in Hidden Oaks is

fantastic. To start the morning off there is the

neighborhood parade.

Granny Billie brought her De-Caf and

rocking chair to the side of the road

dressing in her red, white and blue

so she didn't miss a thing.

The extended Williams Family has become

a regular in the parade. Tucker and Abe

carried the family banner.

And all the little grandbabies and their Mom's

rode on the "float" representing us with pride!

That random child in the middle without a shirt
is Roen and he isn't really one of ours, but we
welcome all riders.

Here's the whole group post-parade in their
red, white and blue. The parade is
followed by the neighborhood breakfast.

Bella and Gabi brought their own chairs for
lounging.

Cousin mutual admiration society! This was
Minie's official birthday, too.

SOOOO thrilled that Brig could join us this year!

He made a dandy addition to the festivities!!

What's more American than happy, healthy

posterity??? This was followed by lots

of fun in the water. Thanks to Dustin

for Sidewinder Falls and maning the grill!

Adorable!!

Hope your 4th was a fun as ours!

XO

Turning 3 at Tea!

Miss Minie's 3rd Birthday party took

place while the Lamoreux gang was in

town to Gil and Gwyn were invited.

Abe chose to play with his cousin Taft on

the party day. It was a fantastic event

in the park despite several minor set-backs

in the day.

Minie is the party queen and loves a good party.

Good thing, too cuz her Mom is a great party planner!

It was an idyllic tea party and so much fun!

Have you ever seen a cuter 3 year old?
What a cutie pie!!

Gil was the most debonair

gentleman at the affair!

Even Mr. Brig made it to the party all the way

from California! And let's talk about his

party duds. Amazing!!

The sisters, once again offering up moral support!

Love these girls!!

Party princess supreme!

Even if the cake did wind up on the ground!

Oops!!!

Once again, a great success and amazing party.

Way to go, Brooke! You never cease

to amaze us.

XO