Memorial Day Weekend

My family (minus Eric who had to work) came to visit us for Memorial Day weekend. We love it when we get visitors! Jax can't get enough snuggles loves and kisses from everybody. They came on Saturday to help us with some yard work. We divided and conquered. Luke and Brett were painting fences, Dad and I were fixing sprinklers, and Mom and Lindsey were planting flowers. The primary song that says "Dear Mother all flowers remind me of you" definitely applies to my mom. Probably not so much for Jax.  

Sunday after church we drove up to Martin's Cove. We all piled into a borrowed mini van and started off. Living in Wyoming I feel very blessed being so close to all these reminders of all the pioneers sacrificed. It is very humbling. 

 I love this picture of Jax. Perfect picture that captures his vivacious, happy personality.

 We walked the short hike out to Devil's Gate. We came upon a group of friendly horses. My dad had a bad experience falling off a horse and hasn't really liked them since so it was pretty funny that they were following him around where ever he went. 

Devil's Gate

This was the friendliest horse that followed my dad the whole way. It was very mellow and even let Jax have his very first horse ride. 

We had a great time. I am so grateful they drove the long way to visit us. After the family left on Monday, Luke and I got back to the yard work. We cut down three dead trees. 

Painted the fence (until we ran out of paint). I ended up with quite a few more freckles than when I started.

The finished product of the flower planting. It looks much better. Now onto the next project of painting the house!