Red Butte Gardens

Getting a group picture with small children where everyone is smiling and looking at the camera is not an easy task. I remember an old black and white photo my parents had of a group at a family reunion. We used to laugh at it, because there were kids smiling, crying and some moving so much they were just a big blur. Back then you really only got one shot.

Lucky for us, we are now able to take multiple shots. The only problem is kids are still kids.....Very unpredictable.

Ryan's mom bought the grandkids all matching outfits for the Fourth of July and wanted to get a picture of them all together. So on Monday we took trip to Red Butte Gardens.

The group picture did not start out on a good note,

But in the end we got an OK picture. At least everyone is relatively happy and their eyes are all open. That counts as success to me.

Emily and Joe were both happy to see their baby cousin, and each wanted to have a turn holding him.

Later on our walk through the garden, we took a few pictures with Grandma and Grandpa. Valerie was a lot happier with this arrangement and I think it turned out really cute.

After our walk around the garden, we ate lunch. The day was getting really warm, so after lunch Grandma and I took my kids to the children's garden to play in the fountains before we headed home.

I didn't think Valerie would get too close to the water, but after a few minutes she walked right through the middle of the fountain.

Emily Joe and Josh always have a great time playing in water, and this was no different.


They were soaked in just a matter of minutes.

It was a fun way to spend a hot Summer day.