Birchell Family: Where did the time go?

It seems like just yesterday I was sitting here updating my blog, and dreading Brilee leaving me for a week. And BAM three weeks later here I sit again! Summer is my favorite time of year, but man is it busy! Where to begin?

Brilee had the time of her life in California. She was spoiled rotten, and from what I hear, she was a good girl! I was so relieved. Brilee loved being able to run, swim, and play with her Uncle Del. She loved seeing everyone in Lake Arrowhead, and she LOVED being the center of everything. She is one lucky girl who is loved by a lot of wonderful people. After her trip to California, GMA decided to brave the 12 long hours in a car with Brilee. GMA and Brilee sang, slept, and read stories. Brilee was well entertained. GMA you should be happy to hear stop lights have not been the same since that drive home! Jake and I were so happy to have our baby home, and so excited that GMA, GPA, and Jackie were able to come out too! It was a great visit. Vernal is way more fun when you guys are here! Come back please!?!?!?! We spent last week preparing for the triathlon and getting the most out of the UBIC weekend. Julie, Jenny, and I sold feather hair extensions. It was an interesting couple of days, but all in all a good time. Saturday my Mom and I woke up WAY to early for man kind and did the UBIC triathlon. It was awesome. You will be proud to hear my Mom and I did the whole race, and didn't cut the middle mile of the running portion out of the race like most participants. After the tri we went to the parade, and then took some long naps! Poor Brilee woke up sick. Saturday night we were busy with feathers when Jenny said, "Where's Brilee?" She was gone. SCARIEST moment of my life. Jake had been talking about popcorn and so Brilee went to find some. We all scattered off looking for her. I saw her way up the venue's and took off running. By the time I caught her Michael already had her. I didn't know if I should hug or spank her first. Our other big news is we are getting close to moving into our house! We can't wait. These five months have gone fast, but still have been challenging. I can't wait to have a house, and to get Brilee back into a normal world. We are excited for the next couple of weeks...

These pictures are out of order... they are coming from my camera, my phone, and my Dad's phone... Good luck following along!

Pioneer Day Parade

While Brilee was gone Stac, Jake, and I went to see HP7. AMAZING!

Brilee feeding the ducks.

Jens and Jake bailing the hay.

One of our crazy rain storms left the road in a mess! This is above my house.

Poor lil Chloey took a bee sting to the eye.

We had a road base put on the road into our house, so when I sold feathers Brilee and Jake got to work spreading it out!

WHOOT WHOOT! We made it to the Vernal Carnival TWICE. GMA is a carnival junkie just like Stacia and I! Thanks so much Grandma! It was fun, and way to expensive for you!

Brilee is still a little scared of carnival's. She is checking out the ferris wheel.

The candy drop was a must see! Lots of candy was thrown, lots of smiles on kids faces, and lots of tears on the poor kids without the candy.

Enjoying the drop.

hahaha Stacia took poor Lynny on a "scary ride" at the carnival. She HATED it, and cried the whole time. It was awful, but now we can laugh (I hope, cause I am!).

This ride was more up JayLynn's alley... SHE LOVED IT (if you can't tell)!

Oh man the bike ride was hard on this triathlon.

At this point my legs were pure jello... I had no feeling in them. That is the hardest thing to adjust to. I really tried to always run after I rode my bike, but it didn't seem to help.