Utah Olympic Park

Every year Xactware has a company Christmas party and a company summer party. This year for the summer party the rented out the Olympic Park. We had never really been there and let's just say Xactware really outdid themselves this year. Here is a picture of us in the sweatshirts we all received getting ready to watch the big finale-- an aerial show performed by past, present, and future Olympians-- emceed by former Olympian Trace Worthington. It was amazing! I must say I was also impressed by Randy's boss he CEO who was invited to try it out and started pretty high up there and worked his speed into a back flip into the pool!

Every year they recognize those who have worked for 5, 10, 15 etc years at the company and since Randy has been there for 5 years he was among those recognized. He got a gift certificate to Nordstrom-- hmmm I wonder what we shall do with that?

Randy and I got to experience the Bobsled. Now that was a thrill! Some intense speed in this tiny box, wedged in between three other people talk about a rush. Just a heads up though-- if you are going to try it out you CAN ride a chair lift up to the entrance of the bobsled-- something Randy and I failed to see so we trekked the entire mountain up-- a great workout just before our huge adrenaline rush!

Chase was bummed he wasn't old enough to try but he made a great super fan!

Surprisingly, this was Chase's favorite part. He got to climb the rock wall and he insisted on doing it several times. The poor worker would have to strap all the equipment on and off of him because every time we passed the climbing station he insisted on doing it again! The quote of the night was him saying, "I LOVE rock climbing!" Not quite sure how I feel about this but the proud mom in me was very happy that every time he tried again he seemed to go higher and higher! I think he would have stayed there all night if we had let him.

Although the rock climbing was his favorite the slide was another treat! He loved doing the slide and got to do it as many times as his heart desired. They also had those blow up jumping tubes for the kids which he extremely enjoyed. Gosh, I cannot say enough about what a great day we had. It was such a fun party to have the chance to go there and have this whole park to do whatever we wanted! We did the extreme zip line as well as an extreme raft where you get to ride a raft down one of the ski tracks-- it was quite steep and quite a rush. Anyway, I highly recommend this place as a fun activity for families! Can't wait to see what's in store for next year!

Chasisms

Yep-- Teddy has his own car seat. Chase had filled up his chore chart so he got to go to Build-a-Bear and buy Teddy's car seat that Chase had been eyeing for awhile. This makes for an interesting day since now he insists on buckling him everywhere we go. It can take FOREVER! I feel like I have two kids now-- it's great fun! By the way-- this is on a good day! Sometime all of Teddy's friends come and need to be buckled in their seats as well!

Before tub time

After tub time! Yikes

Chase discovered our triathlon cap and thought it was a farting cushion until we told him what it was-- now he likes not getting his hair wet!

Also of note Chase told us yesterday that Teddy went on his mission so he wrote him a thousand letters! When asked where Teddy went on his mission I was expecting Mexico like Tyler but instead it was Costa Vida!

The Watts Family Reunion Snowbird 2009

Zoomed in from really far-- so the picture isn't that great.

Zoomed in again-- but here are the 5 amazing children of Conley and Barbara Watts.

with their spouses

Randy on the mechanical bull-- maybe lasted 3 seconds-- maybe!

The grandchildren of Conley and Barbara Watts. (Missing: Joey, Craig, Becky, Lori, Brooke)

Chase thrilled at the trampoline activity-- he did about a million back flips and the worker would bounce him so high all the while he is trying more flips!! This kid has NO FEAR!

Yep-- snow in August. This was what we found at the top of the tram!

Kelli, Wendy, and Jen

Sarah and I

The Barbara Kerr family-- all in attendance!

The Steve Watts family-- missing a bunch of us! (Steve-- taking a nap, Brooke at home with one week old baby Dre, Tyler on a mish, Lance in Sweden)

All layered up on this cold mountain!

Chase was loving the tram ride up!

The Joe Watts family-- missing Joey's family.

Joe getting wild and crazy at the start dancing to We are Family-- a small strip tease was soon to follow!


So another great family reunion is in the books! Thanks to Bobbi for all her hard work--it was so fun! We all stayed the weekend up at Snowbird where they have all kinds of activities throughout the day. Chase had a blast! He even said he liked Snowbird better then Disneyland! It was really great to spend time with all the family together. I must say that the Watts reunions have always been some of my favorite times. I think my Watts family is pretty special. They have all taught me so much about life and love. I just love this great family and am very proud to be numbered among them! Con and Barbs would be proud.

Please Welcome...

Dre Mathew Downs born August 7th at 6lbs 6 oz!

Against my wishes, my little sister Brooke gave birth to her first baby while I was away at girls camp (a whole other blog to come shortly.) She wasn't due until the 11th but he came a bit early. I would have blogged sooner but I wanted picture and I keep forgetting my camera when I am at her house so I hijacked this one from her blog. This makes 7 grandsons for my mom and dad. We are still waiting for that girl to come along. Funny how it works-- my mom and dad give birth to three girls and now we are having all boys! Anyway, mom and baby Dre are doing great and we couldn't be happier for them!