Back to School

Joshua is now a 3rd grader.  He excited to take on the third grade!  He didn't hate the first week of school so we are doing good.  

Dallin is second grade.  He started at a new school this year and is doing great.  After the second day he said he liked school.  We are warming up to it.  

Both boys are in the same school this year, which helps me out a lot!  They ride the bus every morning.

Leah and Evan on the first day of school saying goodbye to their brothers.  Next year Leah will be going with them.  Time flies!

My sister had a Birthday and we made her this fun cake for her.  It is her Fantasy Football team name.  Yay!  for football season!

Last Week Before School

We hit the wave pool yesterday.  The kids loves playing in the waves.

We had a great time getting knocked around by all the waves.

We got rain this week.  We haven't had rain in too long.  The kids had to take advantage and get out there.

On Thursday was our true anniversary.  Michael had flower delivered.  So sweet!

It cooled off a little this week after the rain so we played at the park in the afternoon.

Leah is getting better at those monkey bars.  

Tomorrow school starts, should be exciting!

10 Year Anniversary Celebration!

My sister was so great and took my kids for the night.  Michael and I went to a bed and breakfast.  It was fun to get away for the night.  The room was nice and a huge bed!

It also had a fancy bathroom.

Our room was named the Texas Star.  ha ha

We were on the Brazos riveer.  

We swam in the pool and walked the square.  We ate out and relaxed.  It was nice!

In the morning while waiting for breakfast we watched the boats on the water. 

We had a great time and really appreciate Jenny taking my kids!  Thank You!

On Saturday evening we went to Uncle David's house and ate dinner.  We also made homemade ice cream.  It was delicious!  We had a great time there too!

Recovering

Last week I watched my nephew.  We had fun with him.  Toward the end of last week, we all started to get sick. I ended up with pneumonia, Joshua with double ear infections, Leah had an ear infection, and Evan had an ear infection. This week we just rested and healed.  

We played inside quite a bit this week.  Temps have been over 100, and making sure everyone is healthy kept us indoors.

We are all feeling much better. We can start to get ready for school to start now.

West Family Reunion

We have had a crazy week here so I haven't gotten this post up.  The pictures aren't in any organized order either, but I'm too tired to fix it.  The post must go up.  :)  We went to Southern Utah for the West Reunion.  It was the first time his siblings have all gotten together in years.  We had a blast!

There was a little relaxing.  :)

We did a rain gutter regatta.  The kids had fun.

Hanging out with Grandpa.

The cabin had 10 bedroom with 10 families staying there.  

We got to explore Bryce Canyon for a little bit.

We also went to Zions National Park.  Weather was much better for this day.

The boys had fun rock climbing.

Leah had fun dressing up with her cousins.

Lots of Nerf wars and tag.  Fun lawn games all around.

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Jennifer bought every glow sticks or light sabers as the kids would tell me.  

The kids did great on the car ride.

Evan did awesome on the car ride.

My kids love hotels!  Goofy kids!

This is back to the Emerald pools at Zion.  Leah ended up hiking 3 miles!

Resting after a hike.

Paul and Jessica fighting.  ha ha  It made me laugh.  

We had a great time.  It was so fun to see everyone!  Can't wait for the next one!