FHE at 'Ledgemere'!

Last year around this same time, we ventured up Big Cottonwood to a lovely little campsite called 'ledgemere'. I believe we went there twice, but we now think of it as 'our campsite', and so we headed up there again with the Nixons and Eastons for FHE and some dinner!

Now that I am an avid camper w/girls camp and youth conference under my belt. I showed the troops how to make 'banana boats', so Caiser was an awesome boy scout and started a lovely fire for us!

Jack got in trouble for throwing rocks...

and wasn't happy with any of us the rest of the night.

The banana boat prep....

and Paige enjoying her work!

Ellie wasn't feeling adventurous, so stuck with a simple smore'!

Mitch wanted nothing to do with this picture!

Of course we ended the night by playing in the water!

Such a fun night....we will be back soon!

Youth Conference!

I was so very lucky to go to Youth Conference this year. We have awesome youth in our ward, and I think us leaders are quite awesome too! We met at the church Thursday morning, and were put into teams for our "Amazing Race". 7 hours later we landed in Tabiona at the White's family cabin. The amazing race was saweeeet, and even though we took 2nd place because of a 'cherry coke' pit stop....we all felt like winners!

Our awesome team starting the 'race' by eating a plate full of food!

Delivering food to the elderly from the Utah Food Bank!

Tabiona!

Friday morning we did a 'service project' for a young widow w/4 little girls living in Tabiona. We cleaned up her small farm for 3 hours.....so fun, and such a great feeling to serve!

Then headed to the river to cool off and try to get clean...

Still missing some pictures....will add later!

First Day of School...Wow!

They're Back....to school that is. A quick 6 week summer & shabaaam, back to the grind for the girls! They were both excited to go back, see friends, and meet their teachers. And after a shopping extravaganza with grandma Elaine, they were

'looking good' for the first day of school!

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Ellie started 2nd grade, her teacher is Miss. Oakley!

Paige started 4th grade, her teacher is Miss. Anderson!

Jack didn't start school today, but told me he wanted his picture taken too! I obliged!

Why do these kids of mine keep getting older? The days, weeks, months, & years are flying by way too fast! I am always so excited for the adventures that lie ahead, but I would also like to freeze time & not let the kids get older! I am so blessed to have these kids! And I am so excited for the girls, and this new school year, it's gonna be a great one!

24th of July.....Partaaaaay!

Since this was our 2nd year to hold a BBQ partaaaay on the 24th, I figure I can call it a 'tradition' now. So partaaaay it up we did....

The awesome rocks and swing that Caiser spent ALL DAY putting together! Looks so good, and is so fun to hang out and swing on!

The saweeeet fireworks show...and the awesome men (Cais & Craig) who burned their fingers off all for our entertainment. Please also take note of the way cool Christmas lights still hanging on our home, they were a bonus feature for the fireworks show!

Thanks to all who came....we love you guys!!