24th of July in Holden

As you can see the date in the title of this post does not match the current date of the actual post. It is not even remotely close. . . OK, so I am a slacker when it comes to keeping up with our Blog. Since one reason that I am "Blogging" is to keep a family journal I guess the cliche, "better late than never" can apply; right?

Every year we go down to Holden, UT with Julie's family and it is one of the highlights of the year. Julie's Moms side of the family is all from that town. Every year we go I am a little jealous of the small town atmosphere they enjoy there. The parade is about five minutes long and involves the whole ward. Following the parade there is a huge breakfast and allot of visiting and games followed by a Rib BBQ back at Norman's Place (Julie's Uncle). My mouth is watering just reminiscing about it. The kids really look forward to riding the horses, four wheelers and climbing the rope in the huge tree in Norman's back yard (one of Julie's uncle's said anyone that can climb to the top of the rope and touch the branch he would give a dollar to). All the kids had rope burns on their hands and legs in no time, but they were not complaining as they tried to win their fortune. As you can see from the pictures that follow; even I attempted the climb and succeeded not once but twice, and I have my two dollars to prove it!



Brennan and Jared, just riding the range :)


Madison showing the horse who is boss.


Julie and her "not" so little Cassidy (Niece)


Mckenzie holden the reins


Jared going for the "Gold"


Julie, starting the climb attempt


Nathan trying to earn his "Dollar"


Jared, driving the Tour Bus


One of the Parade Floats


Brennan and Nathan competing in the 3 legged race.





Uncle John and Brennan, just "Chillin"