Pieper: The last 3 Weeks and July isn't over yet...

Lake Powell for the Bell Family Reunion was a blast. We had lots and lots of fun. Colton of course was in the water right away and I had a hard time getting him out. William suprisingly was the same way. He usually doesn't like to get into the water, but has been much better since. Jayden who loves the water wasn't quite sure about it. We could never get him to be comfortable with getting his feet in the water. The boys went tubing and had a blast. Squirt guns, anklets, BBQ, and more wind than anyone should have to deal with. But it was great. My Aunt Julie got engaged and we are so happy for her. Jade brought his girlfriend Malory...who we love. Lots of swimming and goofing off. What a great time.

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Then we came back on Sunday...worked, worked, worked and then went to the Walter Family Reunion. What fun as well. We played gamed, jumped off roofs, broke a pinata, rope swing, relay competition (which we won the title back...3 out of 4 years, not to bad), shot gun shoot, chili cook off, friends, family, and it all ended with a bang. A really big one. The fireworks were great. It started like always, the cannon 3 times then the rally car with fireworks going off, then my brothers and Scott got out and our cousins disputed that they could start the fireworks better than them and shot an arrow out to the fireworks and the show began. It was fun. Patriotic music and a wonderful show. I did decide that next year it's a blanket on the grass instead of the chairs though. My neck was hurting by the end.(We are only 100-200 yards away from where they are shooting them off, right up close and personal). It was a blast. Busy time, then the next Monday was the parade. We rode in the Jeep with my Dad, Joel had his Baja Bug, Jaycen his 3-wheeler and Trent rode his bike. Then we had races, games and fun. We were so worn out that we honestly are still trying to recover. Just a couple weeks break, then Montana, school shopping, and Colton will be off for Kindergarden. I can't believe he is so big. He is excited...I can't decide. What a summer to say the least. Lots of fun!!! Jam packed!