2007 Pay Family Reunion

Over Labor Day weekend, we went to the Pay Family Reunion. It's always great to get out of the city and smell the fresh air.

Ryan, Peyton, Aimee, Judy play in the river
















Aimee in her Pay Day t-shirt

















Some games for the kids...
































"the men" bbq'n dinner
















Aimee and Grandma
















Go Pepsi!

Trip to Chicago

How time flies!! It's been a while since I posted a blog. I will try caughting up in the next month.

This blog is about Chicago! I went to see my bestest friend, Sara and her beautiful baby Lee. It was a wonderful trip and it feels like it's been forever since I left.





































Below are pictures of Sara, Lee, Aimee and me at Brookfeild Zoo.











































































Sara enhanced this photo. Thank you Sara.

UTAH

In July, the family went to Utah. First, there was a Reunion Committee Meeting. Then we went to Main Street for the Ute Stampede Parade. Later that night, we joined the pay family at the Ute Stampede Rodeo and Carnival.















At the Pay house.
















Aimee wasn't very fond of the animals getting too close.
















At the town park.
















After the parade, we bought some good old country stuff. Russell is trying on Aimee's new hat.





















Peyton showing off her face painting.
















Ryan passed out at the rodeo. Ryan and Russell just aren't the country gals Aimee and I are.
















Aimee loved the calf roping event. She would cheer the cow on saying "go baby go". It was hiliarious.
















Say Cheese.
















Joni and Curtis
















Ryan and Aimee enjoyed a few carnival rides.

ALBUQUERQUE ZOO

In July, we went to the Albuquerque Zoo with Papa and Charlotte. It's been a few years since we last went and the zoo has added a lot. There's a new train that goes through Africa which is so nice because it's the longest and hottest! :)

PEYTON'S BIRTHDAY PARTY - JUNE

PEYTON'S BIRTHDAY PARTY WAS IN JUNE. IT WAS FULL OF FUN FOR THE KIDS. GO KARTS, ROLLER COSTERS,...

Ryan's Graduation

Ryan graduated from Kindergarten last week. There was a cute 50's diner program before the graduation ceremony. He did a great job.























Mrs. Dahl and Ms. Jan - his teachers

Ryan's New Room

I painted Ryan's bedroom last weekend. He wanted a blue room so this is what I came up with. One wall has darker blue strips. He is always in his room now. :)

Ryan's Class Photo

San Diego

SEAWORLD





can you find Dori??















shark exhibit


















dolphin show


















seal show
















Believe starring Shamu

















Dinner with Shamu











LEGOLAND






a lion ate Ryan and Aimee!!















Ryan playing in the clubhouse















Aimee going down the slide

















Ryan screamed the whole time



















One of the few rides Aimee could go on















He's finally been caught!















The Vegas Strip made out of Legos














Aimee found a pig

The end. Yes, we went to the beach, but I forgot my camera. Don't worry... there will be many other times we will be at the beach. It was so fun I want to go again even if it's just for the beach. It was Ryan's favorite too.