Draper Parties!

I have been slow to post what has been going on for the past month...and this is why. Baptism and Baby Blessings on July 11-12, Zoo Day on July 13, Camping July 23-27, and then Logandale, NV for Baptism on July 31-August 2. Lots of Draper get-togethers and we have had so much fun!

My nieces Sara and Sierra were both baptized over the last month and they both looked beautiful. Congrats to them! The twins Lana and Drew were blessed as well. I can't believe they are growing so fast! Bramhalls...you are holding it together so well I can't believe it.

Zoo Day was an impromptu thing and the Stahelis invited us to join them before they went back home. Here a few pictures...

Camping at Albion Basin in Alta was a planned event put on by Dave and Tracie...newborn twins and all. I think the Drapers are at 38 people now??? I was a little nervous about camping in a tent with our kids, but tried to go into it with a positive attitude. It actually went much better than expected. Dave did a great job of planning rock climbing, bike riding, hiking, games, etc.

The only hiccups for our family were a middle-of-the-night stomach bug that Stevie Kate got (sorry to say that Steve got puked and pooped on), and Kelly's cranky attitude. She was a great sleeper there at night, but wasn't happy during the day most of the time...I think because she wanted to get down and maybe because there were so many people. Side note - we found out Jake may become a florist one day. He spent most of the weekend picking bouquets of wildflowers and handing them out.

There is always a least one injury from our reunions...unfortunately Amy was the chosen one this year. Her pedals on her bike weren't working right and she couldn't get her feet out before she tipped over into a sharp rock...11 stitches later, she was okay.

Anyway...it was a wonderful camping adventure and we loved getting to spend that much quality time with cousins, sister, brothers, grandparents, etc.

After a few days at home after camping, we packed up and went to the Staheli Home in Nevada for Sierra's baptism. Another fun weekend with quality time with the Draper clan. The high was 110 degrees while we were there, so we spent most of the time doing water games and pool, and indoors for Rock Band on the Wii. Didn't get too many pictures, but here a few. Thanks for hosting Nikki!