Pictures of the house (I promise I'll start my own blog soon!)

So here are some pictures of our house. I don't know how to type little captions under them and there are probably duplicates, so you'll just have to figure out what each picture is and where it fits in to the layout of our house. And, can I just say how happy I am that the house is almost done!! We have lots of little things to finish up, but we're happy for the progress we've made. And a huge thanks to our friends and family for all your help!

Ok...So It Wasn't Really Over!!

We have wanted to Kayak down the Provo River all summer. Since we formed the "canoe club", sadly, we have actually only canoed once. I think I like kayaking better anyway, I might have to rename the club. But I can do that because I am the founding member and I have authority to change my club's name. Here are some pictures of yesterday's adventures. Riley and Allison did too much laughing at the other people in their group who couldn't seem to steer their kayak some of the time. They did not divulge (until later) that they had had kayaking instruction on their previous kayaking trip. Some of us went onto the river uninstructed and it is hard to stop or get off to the side to get out. I believe they had an unfair advantage and should not laugh at novices!! Anyway, the scenery was awesome, and water was cold, my fellow kayaker companion was diligent at calling right, then left...no left, then right and it was overall a very adventurous afternoon.

Summer is Officially Over

Tanner, Ellen, Drew Davidson, Trent Groesbeck
and Lori at the Drive-in movie


Summer is over, so if you want to dedicate
some time, here is a sample of some of our
summer activities and mile stones. We loved
our trips and being with family. I am sorry in
advance that some of the pictures I downloaded
got lost somewhere and many of them are out of order
but you'll get the picture...WE had lots of fun!



Saying goodbye to Riley was really sad...but he
is so happy living his dream of being a BYU Cougar!

Gary and Riley in Riley's room at Y-View.
Thankfully, Riley has the bottom bunk.

View of Avalon from the ferry

The three-pack getting ready to para-sail!
I had nothing to worry about, it was a blast.



On the ferry to Catalina Island

Cute Marissa and Enoch joined us at Santa Monica
Pier for boogy-boarding and dinner.

Just driving by...we saw the Los Angelos Temple

Riley enjoying a "real" Tommy burger.

Gary and Aunt Shirley. We stopped by her
house in La Mirada for a quick visit.

Angels Stadium

Boogy-boarding at Santa Monica Pier

Allison and Riley in front of the Belaggio
water show



Paul and Karalyn's reception. Cute Grandma,
Paula and Glenn and the newleyweds

Gary and Lori in front of Angel's stadium

We were so glad that Matt, Stacy and Graham
were able to join the Utah Serafines for the
weekend in Las Vegas to help the Groesbecks
celebrate Paul and Karalyn's wedding. We loved
getting a little Graham time!




Serafines at Serendipity! Thanks to Allison.



Paul and Karalyn's wedding luncheon in Las Vegas


More of Las Vegas


2011 Bradshaw Family Reunion held at
Granite Flats



The Powell Family. We had a really scary
thunder-lightening storm and thanks to Kelli
and Jake bringing their trailer, we took refuge!




What a beautiful lake and backdrop for an
afternoon of horseback riding and canoeing.

1st Annual Rockbridge Dr. Fourth of July breakfast

See...we are canoers!

Allison's 21st birthday

















Our trip to Kansas in early June. Water fun, zoo,
birthday celebration, patriotism, parks, dancing,
painting, shelf building! We loved every second!



Riley and the sleepy cousins at the drive-in movie

Jane and Annie at the zoo. They were little
troopers and walked most of the way.



The pergola. Dad built the pergola this spring.
He did a wonderful job and we have enjoyed the
shade all summer long.





Riley graduated in June. Kelli, Allison, Riley
and Grandma and Grandpa were able to attend.


These whiskers were with us until Riley moved
to Provo! We really appreciated them.

Seminary Graduation.

Grandpa and Grandma Bradshaw with Riley at
High School graduation.

Early in the spring, Judy invited us to join her
and Ellen for a quick trip to St. George to get
away from our awful weather. We played tennis,
saw a movie, ate out, enjoyed blues skies,
and loved the Davidson's new home away from home.


Kelli's 26th birthday!

We celebrated our 31st anniversary
this year by trying something new.
We cooked lobster tails and steak for dinner.
Let's just say...next time we will go out!

Gary's 54th Burthday!

Ellen Davidson waiting to get going down to
St. George. She was hilarious!