Celtic Pride!... in the Pines... of Flagstaff...

It was cold and it was rainy, but we made it out to the Celtic Festival, here in Flagstaff. I had never been to anything like this before, so it was different and fun. They had vendors with great food, or tents so you could meet up with people that shared your same clan (last name), and a table with huge books for people to search and see if their last names were in the books and recorded as Celtic history. Good news, Phipps, and even Garcia were both in the books! We are officially legit celtic folk! I recommend the event if you have never been before. Thanks Wes for the invite!

Here is Caleb ready to kick some Celtic butt! He's tough, grrrr.......

And I also happened to find Caleb's Irish side. I knew it was in there somewhere....

Here is the whole crew (minus me) eating some lunch...in a dugout! It was raining like crazy and it was the only place that wasn't infested with people trying to get out of the rain and under a tent. It worked out though. And we even got to hang out with Rachael's room mate, Jennifer!

This event was awesome! They were all competing in different events like the cable toss, weight for height (pictured), the rock throw for distance, and some wooden pole toss. They were so cool to watch! The oldest competitor was 69 years old!! This guy obviously didn't win.... watch your head!

This guy was Caleb and I's favorite. He was the best at EVERY event! And he was super hilarious. Here he is going for the record in this event! 17 ft 1 inch! and the weight is 42 lbs!BUT..... he didn't make it over :(

And what is a day at the Celtic festival without my new sporty frog umbrella to keep me out of the rain! Wes seemed to like it the most (I don't blame you buddy, it is pretty cool).

Happy 4th of July!

It was a bit cold and dreary, but the 4th of July was great! Caleb and I had known of fireworks closer to town than Winslow, being at Mormon Lake. We went with Josh, Shawna, Rachael, her roommate Christina, and Caleb's boss Holly and her husband John.

We sat across the lake from where the fireworks were being lit off at Mormon Lake Village. It was SO COOL! We not only had a great view, but also got lots of elbow room and saw the beautiful reflection of the fireworks in the lake. It was gorgeous! I am feeling a 4th of July tradition....

To cut or not to cut...

I am currently craving change in my life! I think it might have to come in the form of a haircut. I have been debating this one, having recently decided to try to grow it out again! I recently was looking at some old pictures of me with long hair, and really do not like it! I am not looking into short hair cuts. I really like the one of Katie Holmes, and wanted some feedback! What do you think? Would this look go well for me? Give me your expert thoughts! Thanks, and if I decide to actually do it, I will post some before and after pictures! ahhhhhh so scared of change!

Congratulations John and Rebekah Adams!

It's official, Bex gave birth to our long awaited new addition to the gang! Jace Rylan Adams was born June 26th, sometime around 10 a.m. He came out with a full head of black hair, and crying like a duck! (according to John, who got to deliver him). He was 9 lbs 6 oz, and healthy as can be. We are so excited and glad that a beautiful and healthy baby was born. Congrats John and Bex, he is adorable!