McGiven Family Reunion

After the 4th we had a McGiven family reunion. To keep down on cost, we decided to stay in Provo and have everyone gather here. It turned out better than I expected and we loved spending time with everyone!

On Sunday night we all gathered at Grandma White's for a baby blessing, dinner, and fireworks!
BradyGrandma Sue and LukeGarrett and BeauPeyton and MckellBroox and KJOn Monday we had an appetizer competition. It was so fun! Ryan's family is intense and everyone (except for me) put a lot of time and effort into the dishes. It was all good fun! We ended up taking second! HA HA! On Tuesday we went to a park and played on the slip'n slide...played a relay gameand played kickballOn Wednesday we watched Swiss Family Robinson outsideand set up tents for the family campout in the yardOn Thursday we had closing ceremonies. The kids each got an award from their Grandma and Grandpa!We had a talent show that Kevin and Lindsay's family won outright! They were hilarious! (this picture is a little blurry but so funny)To finish off the night we had karaoke which was a blast!It was a huge success! We especially loved seeing the people who live far away and we don't get to see very often!Can't wait to see everyone again!

The Parade!

I am trying to get caught up. Better late than never right?!?

I grew up in the best neighborhood ever and it is tradition to go to the Parade every year and sit together. It is especially fun now because we all bring our kids. Ryan usually does the 10K in the morning and I bring the kids to the parade. He hates parades and rarely comes. This year since I was doing the race he was responsible for getting our kids there. He came and he actually enjoyed it! I was so happy!Could they be any cuter?!?The best aunt and the best baby!

Running?!?

I am not a runner. I have never liked it...ever. I have tried to run in the past and after about 10 minutes I feel like I am going to die. My family set a goal to do the Ragnar Las Vegas in October. I have been running and training and am actually starting to KIND OF enjoy it. Renee, Kelsey, and I decided last minute to do the 5K at the Freedom Festival. It was the most pleasant running experience I have ever had. The weather was great and the company was perfect (missed you Abbey).

We were a little too excited to see my mom!The finishers!

Special Visitors

We love the 4th of July! This year was especially fun because our bestest friends came to visit us from Vegas! We loved having them here and getting to spend some time with them!

We got up Saturday morning and started to get ready. After their showers they realized their girls' suitcase didn't get in the car. A quick run to Wal-Mart and we were on our way! We went to downtown Provo to enjoy the festivities. The kids got to play in the bounce houses and pet a snake! Then we let them ride some of the rides. We could not believe they let little Hadlee (who isn't even 2) on this ride. It was so scary. She was a little scared but did great!That night Shea and I went to the Stadium of Fire to see Carrie Underwood. It was amazing! Ryan and Scott did fireworks with the kids but Shea and I both took our cameras so we don't have any pictures. Boo. We were sad to see them go and wish we would have had more time to spend with them. We are so glad we got to see them and can't wait til next time!

We are the CHAMPIONS!

I am so totally behind on blogging it is overwhelming. Someday I will play catch up but for now...

Ryan's softball team won the championship last night! I was very disappointed when they won their first and second games only because it meant I had to brave a wedding reception with all 3 kids by myself while he played the last game. I am glad they won in the end! I thought this picture was super cute! Way to go guys!

Thanksgiving Point

We have loved our pass to Thanksgiving Point. I would have to say it is one of the best gifts I have ever been given (Thanks to my parents). It has definitely already paid for itself.

We have spent lots of time at the Children's Gardens playing in the water and doing all the fun activities!We went to the big gardens for family night last week. The theme was "space exploration" and it was so fun! The kids made homemade ice cream with "moon rocks," found out how much they would weigh on other planets, and made rockets and launched them! We can't wait to go back!The rocketsWatching them launchToday we went to the Farm!The pictures speak for themselves...my kids love it there! We can't wait to spend more time there this summer!

June Recap!

We have been enjoying our summer! Here are a few fun things we have been up to! These are way out of order and kind of random but at least it's all documented!

Abbey's family shower! This was a while ago but I loved this picture with my mom, sisters, aunts, cousins, and Grandma! So fun!Have I ever mentioned how much I love this boy?!?BBQ with the fam!Ice cream with our dad!Celebrating Papa and Olivia's birthday!A bachelorette party for the "bride to be!"Ryan came and made us homemade pizzas on the grill! Yummy!Playing in the rain with Olivia and Laney!Hiking to Bridal Veil Falls!Brady and Kelsey!Easton!Hanging out with the best aunt!At the Provo Temple!The boys have been taking swimming lessons again! They love Pam and they look forward to going every day! They took some underwater pictures the other day! Can you tell how much they love it? They smile under water!I probably have the best sisters ever! The other day we were at my parent's house and they ate popsicles with the boys and then carved the sticks and raced them down the gutter with the hose. We used to do it when we were little and the boys loved every minute of it!Is this not the cutest thing ever?We have spent the last few days hanging out at my parent's house playing in the pool, running through the sprinklers, racing popsicle sticks, making homemade ice cream and hanging out with cousins! The weather has been perfect and if you can't tell, we have been enjoying summer!