July in Pictures

Finishing out our trip to Utah 

Yeah, this happened.  Church basketball is evil.  Then we paid $400 to find out it would heal on its own. We didn't take any pictures of my reaction.

The never-ending 4th of July parade in weather I swear is hotter than AZ

Sam was less excited when he got blasted by the water cannon at the end. Seriously, who thinks its funny to hose down a 1-year old?

Sam revived when we lit fireworks - in fact, he clung to Andrew and said "more!" when it was time to go home.  Morgan was asleep inside the house because she's afraid of fireworks.  Really. I'm not sure that she can be counted a Merkley anymore.

Playing with friends

Visiting old stomping grounds (and trashing the USU bookstore)

Aggies all the way

Teachin' em young

4 generations of Merkley men while visiting Grandpa Merkley in rehabilitation

Torturing my nephew.  This will be blackmail someday.

A little drunk driving

But never fear, we got them sobered up for church

AZ + July = lots of swimming.  It's all you can do outdoors.

And Sam and his fat belly are loving it.

Just to end on an adorable note.