Happy Thanksgiving

Just a short post to give thanks. So many things to be thankful for. My little family, and my bigger extended families, a job that I love (most of the time), a beautiful place to live with changing seasons, the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life, and good friends to share this life with.

Summer Checklist

Every summer I make a list of things I must do before the summer is over. On July 1st I had a mini panic attack. How can a month of my summer break already be gone? So here is what I have already checked off my list.

Summer Conference. Check.
Dance Week. Check.
Summerfest. Check. Carmel Apple at Summerfest. Check
Visit to Instacare to get tetnus shot for sewing finger instead of trek skirt. Check.
Trek. Check. Extreme sunburn while on trek. Check.
Bear Lake with family. Check
Fireworks. Check. Hoarding mentality while shaving firework spot. Check.
Parade. Check.
Watch Summer Magic on deck. Check.
Learn how to knit. Check.
Organize cupboard. Check.

Ok, so I guess I don't need a panic attack yet.

Merry Christmas!

Here is our Christmas photo. As you can see we have had a great year!

First Day of School

Last night as I was lying in bed and couldn't sleep thinking about the school year ahead. I was thinking about my summer and if I was ready to give it up. This is what I did this summer: I went on a plane, ate smores, visited a museum, went to a family reunion, watched fireworks, went river rafting, had a picnic in the park, waded my feet in the canal, went to a parade, visited a national monument, slept under the stars, went to the movies, read at least 10 books, cleaned out a drawer or two, did some scrapbooking, went shopping, lunch with friends, floated boats down the canal, sat around a campfire, and spent time with family. I think I am ready for some adventures at school now.

More Graduation Photos

Ashley's Graduation

Jessica took some great pictures of Ashley and I had to share them.

Washington DC

What a fun family vacation. It was just soooooo hot. As you can tell from my photo I was on the verge of heat exhaustion every day. We saw just about everything there is to see, and spent a lot of time in air conditioned museums. Matt was in heaven looking at all the art, and Ash was in heaven soaking up the history. I was in heaven when I could find an AC vent to sit on.