On Vacation

We are off for the Miles family reunion. We are going to the cabin on Cedar Mountain. Hope you have a great weekend wherever you are!

And They're Off!

We made it through the summer, and all the kids left for school this morning. Morgan doesn't go for another week. I love having them home for the summer, but have to admit that I was very ready for this week to come. it freaked me out a little bit that have to use 2 hands for her grades now. She is getting so grown up. Just wait until next week when I send my baby to kindergarden.

Ward Campout

We just got back from our ward campout at Heber Valley girls camp. Kent and McCray were not able to come because McCray had 4 baseball games- 2 Friday night and 2 on Saturday. So the rest of us went up for an adventure. We had a blast! The highlight was Camille Reed and I were able to do a high ropes course. They both did it 2 times, and I did it once. Camille and I were pretty nervous but really enjoyed it. Reed was an old pro and didn't seem nervous at all. In fact, when he was finished he told me the next thing he wants to do is skydiving. Yikes! I think we have a daredevil on our hands.

McCray's Pectus Friend

We had the opportunity to meet a pectus friend from Chicago. Michael is 17 and was able to come here and get braced. McCray and I were able to help them with rides. Michaels mom Katherine was such a nice person. Poor guy had a rough time. It made me realize how blessed we were to get McCray's brace early. It was a great experience being able to help them.

Check out this beauty!

Sophies first haircut. So cute! Bonnie put this cute pink flower in her hair for the picture. After we took it out, she kept saying "more clip!" She wanted it back in her hair.

Horses at lunches

After the kids ate lunch yesterday we went and looked at some horses that live by the park. Are horses supposed to eat grass? Sure hope so. My family is going to make fun of me for that question.

Feeding The Ducks

The kids have wanted to go see the ducks and feed them. They are all getting the end of summer restlessness so I have been trying to get them out doing things so that they aren't just constantly on each others nerves (and mine). I love summer but have to admit I am ready for school to start again.

I'm Learning....

I have enjoyed this new phone, because it has a voice to text feature. I have noticed though, that there are a number of typos in my posts. It is so convenient and fast to use, I think I will keep it up and hope you can excuse my mistakes.  I need to be careful though, or I am going to make some enemies. the other day I sent a text to my friend whose son is named Krae. The text typed his name as crazy. I noticed what it had done, and was trying to fix it when it accidentally sent. I had to apologize and tell her I didn't mean to call her son crazy. :-)  I better learn fast before I offend someone!

Hollywood Connection

we went to hollywood connections for the crazy birthday. It was fun to go as a family. The kids had gone to lagoon a couple of weeks ago, so hollywood connection was a little anti climactic. We still had a great time.

Nice Trunks Man

Do you see a common theme? the little boy on the right is Spencer. He is our next door neighbor got oscar likes to play with.

McCray's 10th Birthday

I can't believe my big boy is 10! We sure love him and we're so glad he's part our family.

Valley Fair Mall Splash Pad

keeping the kids entertained on a boring summer day.

Temple Square Trip

Dan and Jen left to go back to alaska yesterday. before they left we all went down to temple square together. the older kids went to see the joseph smith movie in the joseph smith memorial building. jen and I took the little ones and walked over to city creek center. while we were at the joseph smith memorial building they lowered a huge chandelier. they must have been changing light bulbs. when they were finished they lifted it back up into the ceiling. it was a cool process to watch.