California

For my birthday, Dan planned a trip to California to see some of the natural wonders of the west. First, we drove to Lake Tahoe for the night, and spent the next day at the beach and later caught a movie. Then the next day we headed into Yosemite national park. While in Yosemite, we rented bikes and rode throughout the valley, which was very peaceful and tons of fun. We also managed to squeeze in a hike. It was all spectacular! The next day we drove up the windy road to Sequoia national park to see some abnormally huge trees. I absolutely love trees, so I was in heaven! The trip then ended in Bakersfield, Ca. at the wall where Dan broke his leg as a three year old. He's lucky to be alive!

All in all, we had a lot of bonding time, sightseeing time, and relaxation time. It was a great! Thanks Dan!

This is Lake Tahoe

This is the view of Yosemite as you drive down into the park.

This was in Yosemite on our hike.

Here we are standing above the valley of Yosemite. You can see everything up there.

This is the famous tree that you can drive under in Sequoia.

Here we are standing in front of General Sherman (I think it's the largest tree in the world...I could be wrong.)

Gateway

Every once in a while during the summer, mom and dad like to go up to this place called the Gateway in Salt Lake. There is a water fountain that is loads of fun to run through. And after we're done playing in the water, we have dinner at Jason's Deli. I love going to Jason's deli for the yummy ice cream I get to have after dinner.

Mommy's 30th Birthday

Mommy turned 3o! I thought she wasn't going to take it well, but she did ok. It helped that daddy gave her a day a the spa. She seemed very grateful. Grandma came into town to help celebrate as well...I love to see my Grandma! We also had a party for mommy with all of our friends. It was a fun-filled day!

Calley Family Reunion

This year for the Calley Family Reunion we went to Bear Lake. I got to play with all of my cousins and ride on a horse for the first time! Mom was scared to see me on a horse, but nothing happened. Mom rode on a horse too! She was nervous the whole time, but made it through without incident. It was Fourth of July weekend, so we got to see fireworks. Everyone was setting them off in the driveway and it gave me nightmares...I only like them when they are way off in the distance.

I had so much fun that I can't wait until next year's family reunion! Thank you everybody for such a great family reunion!

Me and Brayton

Happy Birthday Daddy!

We celebrated Daddy's 35th birthday! Since it was over Memorial Day weekend, we went to Grandma and Grandpa's house in Denver. Mommy and Daddy went to a Rockies game and then we had the family over for some pizza and Coldstone ice cream cake. It was yummy.

On Memorial day it is tradition that Daddy runs in a 10K race called the Bolder Boulder. Daddy is such a good runner! Grandpa ran in the race as well, so we went to cheer them on.

I also learned how to jump on a trampoline; my cousin Brayton taught me how. I couldn't get enough of it! It made Mommy and Grandma nervous that I might jump right off, but I managed without any accidents.

We had a great time! I always love to see Grandma and Grandpa, all of my cousins, and my family.

Look at all those candles!!

Wow, that's a lot of smoke!

Aunt Amanda

Uncle Josh

Me and Daddy at the Bolder Boulder

1st Hike of the season

Well, it's finally hiking season again. So, we went on our first hike this past weekend. Mason's favorite part of the hike was when we got to the creek. He and Dan threw pine cones in the water and watched them float down stream. It was nice to get out into nature.

New Haircut

Mom got tired of trying to comb the knots out of my hair every morning and I definitely didn't like it either. So, I got a new haircut...

Photo Shoot

Mom and Dad took me to a studio to have pictures taken. The lady taking the pictures was really funny; she made me laugh a lot.

Anyway, I think they turned out great...