We have had a great summer! It started out on a bit of a low note however with the passing of Kevin's grandpa Doug in the beginning of June. He had a stroke in April and never really recovered from it. I had personally only gotten to see him a couple times back in 2007, so I felt bad I never knew him better because it sounds like he was a great man. The funeral was held down in Beaver, UT and we spent the weekend down thre for it. It was a beautiful funeral and graveside service. Grandpa Doug certainly has a lot of family that love and miss him including his sweet wife, Ina, who is an incredible woman.
The Briggs family at Grandpa Doug's funeral (minus Casey)
The next week, Kevin's brother Casey returned homr from his mission in Atlanta, Georgia. It was great to see him and for him to finally see Ryder, since he left when Ryder was only 2 weeks old. You can tell he was a great missionary, and he did a really good job in his homecoming talk in church.
Chad and Jeannine checking the arrivals
Anxious to see their son!
waiting...
Tyler and Tara
Ryder waiting for Casey
Briana and Jeannine
Here comes Elder Briggs!
The first hug belongs to mom
Hugging Chad
Aunt Carol, Casey's second mom
Grandma Barbra
Casey and Ryder
Casey, Chad, Kevin, and Ryder
Dave hugging Casey
Casey hugging Tyler
Tara and Casey
Briana and Casey
Grandpa Lynn
My turn for a hug
Casey hugging Grandma Gladys
Finally getting a hug from Grandpa Sam
Some women from the ward decorated the front yard for Casey's arrival. How sweet!
The same week Casey came home, My dad's side of the family all spent the weekend at Bear Lake for my Grandpa Nelson's 80th birthday. They rented a HUGE house for the weekend and it was incredible. It had slides connecting each level of the three story house. It had a giant area on the bottom level that had a basketball court, a putting green, a trampoline, and a playground for the kids. WOW! It was so nice to saty there and it had such beautiful views of the lake. I loved the gift that my Aunt's were able to put together for my Grandpa. TYhey had each person in the family write some memories or things they love about my Grandpa and then they compiled it all into a beautiful harbound book with pictures and everything. I don't have a copy of the book yet, but it is something I definitely need to get! (I didn't even get any pictures while we were there, so I took these from my Aunt's blog, thanks Kim!)
The incredible View/House
My amazing Grandpa Nelson
The great grandchildren and a couple grandchildren with Grandpa Nelson
The three cousins all decked out in the fourth of July outfits.
After the water fight, Ryder was playing with his cars very intensely! 
Our little family
Getting the food ready
Waiting for the fireworks to start
Relaxing on mommy
Ryder was watching a bunch of other kids playing soccer while we waited for the fireworks to start
This summer we've also gone swimming, had picnics at the park, gone to the farmer's market a few times, had BBQs with friends, celebrated birthdays, had family get togethers, and a lot of other fun. I love Summer time but by the time fall comes, I am so ready for the cooler weather!
