Happy "Hot" Summer from the Gately's!

I know it's been along time since I last updated the blog, but with 3 kids and all it usually falls last on the priority list. But,I found some spare time so I figured I'd update you on the latest happenings . So hang on and here it goes.

It's been a busy summer. Kids got out of school and started going to a summer camp put on by the City of Mesquite. They had a blast or so it seems. Alayna celebrated her 7th birthday on June 27th. Then Katie followed with her 1st birthday shortly after. Then it was off to Laramie, Wy. for our summer vacation. We had a blast. My Dad and Shirley let us stay with them. They were awesome hosts. Especially since we have 3 kids who are always on the go. Thanks again Dad and Shirley......We love and miss you!

While in Laramie we went to the Wyoming Territorial Prison that once had Butch Cassidy as a prisoner. We also took the kids to Cheyenne Frontier Day's...also called The Daddy of 'em All (big huge rodeo,lost of shopping,food and carnival rides). Then we got to see Taylor Swift and Kellie Picker in concert. What a blast...two awesome performances for sure!!!

We left Laramie after a week and headed to Colorado....Denver has an amusement park called Elitch Gardens. The kids had a blast......they got wet on rides and then it turned around a rained twice. We spent the night in Denver then left for Georgetown Colorado the next day. There we rode an old mining train and once again got rained on. We were all soaked but had a good time anyways. We left Georgetown the next day and headed to Grand Junction to spend the night. On the way to Grand Junction we stopped to see Buffalo Bill's grave. It is on a hill overlooking Denver. It was an awesome view. We made it home safe and sound on Monday night. We just got back yesterday from two days in Vegas. We got to spend some awesome time with family there. And had the kids pictures made. But, now reality has set back in.....John is back at work today and I go back tomorrow. Then the kids start school on August 24th. What else can I say other than it has been a great summer!!!

OH....by the way....Katie updated, she started walking while we were on vacation at my Dad's house! We are so in trouble!!!!!

Until next time....Love to you all!!!!