Norah's blessing

Yesterday we celebrated Sarah and Nathan's baby, Norah's, blessing day. They blessed her at the Branch in Provo Canyon where Nathan's grandparents live all summer. (Nathan was blessed there when he was a baby too!) Our kids thought it was pretty awesome to have church outside!!



All the cousins admiring Norah in her beautiful dress.


Spencer acting up while the Bowen family picture is being taken.

Emma with Grandma Udall and cousin Lily. (Grandma Udall is a faithful blog patron and I wanted to acknowlege her. Plus, this is a pretty cute picture.)After the blessing we had lunch at Nathan's grandparents cabin on the north-fork of the Provo River. It is literally on the river - the back of the cabin has a deck with steps right into the river! This place oozed with authentic rustic charm. Our kids thought it was magical. Everything from the goose in the river (that they bring with them every summer and then return to a farmer for the winter), to the dammed area for swimming and sitting in floats and the rope bridge that spanned the river. I also loved the loft with about 8 beds covered with old quilts.


Here is a little picnic table with scraps of wood, a box of nails and kid-size hammers! Needless to say, our boys were in heaven! There was also another table set-up with paints to embellish any creation, rock, etc.
The biggest highlight for the kids was the treehouse. There was traditional ladder-access, but there was also a ramp entrance from the second-floor balcony of the cabin. It felt like Swiss Family Robinson. The tree-house was also full of treasures perfect for playing houseOur kids were very distraught when we had to go back to our church. We had a fabulous afternoon visiting Wildwood. We also particularly enjoyed the company.

And now, school has started! More on this momentous occasion next time as well as a summer-recap.