Harry Potter's Birthday

I am not a huge Harry Potter fan,but I know that my BFF Megan is so I went in honor of her while she is still out on the mission to celebrate Harry.

Ella's Delli

me, Kendra, and Clarie

We stopped at Ella's Deli which was a fabulous family restaurant with tons of puppets hanging through out the building.  This restaurant even had a carousel that we were able to ride for free

Chicago Memorial Park

Navy Pier

Jason and Sheldon

Claire with the arms out

Cherry Berry

Sheldon (10)

Kendra

Claire (7)

Cave of Mounds

           After three years I decided it was time to go and visit my Uncle Jason and Aunt Kendra in Wisconsin. So I booked a 9 day trip to have some fun with them and their kids Sheldon (10) and Claire (7). I am blown away with how green and country it is here. I love the big fields of corn,wheat, and the beautiful farm homes. The house they live in is cute and older with tons of character. When we drove into their town we passed a Piggly Wiggly, just like off the "Win a date with Tad Hamilton" movie. After seeing that store I knew this trip was going to be a blast! The first day head to a The Cave of Mounds which was a very neat underground cave that was very long and narrow. We went to many baseball games for our great Sheldon who  ended up winning his tournament. 
      

Volunteers

Justin, me, Phil, Anay, Alex, Kellie, Katie, and Megan

Since I don't excited about Triathlons,  I decided that I would be a good person and volunteer for our Stake Triathlon. So I woke up super early around 6:30 am on a Saturday during the summer to help the racers and got a little excited about the race, but I don't think excited enough to participate in one.

USA

Me and my youngest brother Hayden

Hayden, Mazie, and Lucas

I love the 4th of July because of all the beautiful red, white, and blue everywhere. I am so grateful to be an American and to be blessed with freedom, safety, and religion.  It was great day with the Freedom parade which I totally forgot this parade starts at 9:00 am instead of 10:00 am, so I got there a little late. And of course mom is always late, but she of course got rockstar parking right on the curve!! I then enjoyed a fabulous JCWs burger and shopping till we drop with the Berry girls. 

God Bless America! 

Mom with her slurpee!