The Strong Clan

Monday, July 15, 2013

Seven Peaks Pictures

(Taken with our AWESOME 90's waterproof camera)

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Doctors Orders: Bring on the spicy food, and old wives tales...

Lets get LABOR started!

36 weeks + 2

I need to learn those pressure points to induce labor and do them ALL DAY LONG!

Friday, July 12, 2013

Walking has become a very important part of our night routine with Max.
When Will gets home from work around 5 we get ready to either go on a long walk, or walk to Seven Peaks. I have been trying to walk at least 6 days a week. The pace has slowed, but that is okay. I am still getting 3-4 miles of walking in daily and all three of us get outside.

This week we did more walking instead of swimming.

Max enjoys throwing rocks in the stream by BYU and it is shaded so Will really likes that.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

The 4th of July 2013

Fourth of July is one of my favorite Holidays.
I love everything about it - from the parade, to BBQ's to fireworks. I love that it is Summer and NOT Winter!
This year was especially fun because Max is old enough to understand what is going on.
Provo does a FABULOUS job celebrating the 4th of July. I am a huge fan of the events they have and look forward to Provo on the 4th each year.

The Freedom Festival is basically a carnival with rides, games, food, music, and lots of fun. We took Max down there the night before the 4th of July.

The morning of the 4th we watched the Provo Freedom Frestival Parade. I knew he would LOVE the parade because of all the fire trucks and colorful floats.

We then went swimming at Seven-Peaks, and to a BBQ at the Henry's house. I didn't get any pictures.

That night at around 7:30 we headed to the McGuire's house. Every year they have what they call the "Cul-de-Sac of Fire"! It was our first year in attendance, but you can be SURE we will be back every single year! There was food, dancing, fireworks, great friends, and most important Max loved it. We stayed up late and couldn't have asked for a better night!

Max learned how to work the little "Pop-it" firecrackers. It was pretty funny to watch him throw them at everything. Once he figured out how to "Pop" them in his fingers he wanted "MARE and MARE"! (More and more)

The video above is a VERY excited Max. He was like this ALL night!

HAPPY JULY 4th EVERYONE!!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Cousin Andrew's Utah Visit

Andrew came out for BYU football camp last week.
He stayed with us for the whole week and it was a blast.
We fed him, made sure he got a lot of good sleep, and entertained him with some classic childhood movies. Monday - Thursday Andrew was playing football all day. He came home tired, hungry, and smelly. But it was worth it! He was given the award of defensive MVP on the last day at the awards ceremony. We are super proud of him!

During the week bed time was 10:30-11pm. We watched Goonies and Ferris Buellers Day Off. I think Andrew laughed at Will and I laughing more than the actual movies.
We took Andrew to some Provo Hot spots to eat. J-Dawgs, The Slab Pizza and then we made him classic waffles one night.
Thursday after camp was all over we let down our hair and relaxed for Friday and Saturday. We went to Seven-Peaks, saw Monsters University, ate out at Red Robin, and played board games. It was a perfect weekend.

Max really warmed up to Andrew. The first few days he was shy, but then, he pulled out of his shell and showed off big time. It was like the "Max stage!"

On Saturday night we took Andrew to the Airport, on the way we stopped at Chick-Fil-A. I have never been, and for a fast food joint it was pretty good.

Max was sad when Andrew left. On Sunday morning he went looking for Andrew. He sure missed his audience. Mom and Dad are boring, Cousin Andrew would laugh at all his "jokes!"

Andrew we are so glad you came! Can't wait to see you in a few weeks. Please come again.