Summer 2010

This summer has FLOWN by!! I can't believe that my kids will be going back to school in just over 4 weeks!! It is amazing how much fun summer can be once your kids get a little bit older.

June: June started off with the passing of Aden's kindergarten friend, Tiffany. We were able to attend her wonderful funeral. It was amazing to see all of the people who have rallied behind this family. Both kids started a summer reading program at the American Fork Library. After the first day, they were sure they would hate it but have really enjoyed it. Both of them have really taken to reading this year. Kelsy went and spent a week at her aunt's house in Price and Aden spent a few days at Day Camp for Cub Scouts. Both kids had a blast. At the end of June, we were also able to see Kristi and Craig for just a couple of hours before their move to Arizona. They passed down a beautiful old piano to Doug that belonged to Kristi's mom. We have loved having it in our home.

July: Busy, busy, busy month!! The month started off with a very short visit from my Mom and Dad. They came down for a family wedding and to take the grandkids to spend a week in Washington with all their other cousins. The week was a HUGE success!! My Mom & Dad started this tradition 3 years ago. The first year was very, very rough. Two of the seven kids were ready to go home by the first night. Each year it has gotten better and better. This year the kids were actually sad to be going home!! My parents packed their week with swimming in the lake and pool, playing, baking and helicopter rides. After the week was over, Matt, Sara and I met my parents in Boise for the weekend to exchange kids. The kids are still talking about their week in Washington. After being home a week from Washington, we sent the kids off to Cousin's Camp in Spanish Fork. My wonderful sister-in-laws and brother-in-law take all their neices and nephews 5 years old and up for 3 days during the summer. My sister-in-law always has fun, fun activities for the kids and keeps them busy ALL day long. By the end of camp, they are all exhausted and sleep very well.

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**Sorry for the duplicate pictures.  I can't get them to leave!!!**

August: So far August is looking to be a lot slower than June and July.  Kelsy leaves next week to go to Girl's Camp.  Kelsy hasn't been home longer than a 1 1/2 weeks this summer.  I think that she'll be ready for school to start on August 25th so that she can get back to a normal routine!

We have loved this summer and are very blessed to have people that loves us and our kids.