Scouts

The zucchini boat races are probably one of Ty's favorite scout activities. This month at pack meeting Tyler was awarded his wolf and arrow points. It was also the the annual zucchini boat race. The kids each carved there own boat out of zucchini and then race them down to canal. Some float and some flip over, but it is always a good time. Congratulations Ty!

Makayla Starts Kindergarten

Makayla had a her first day of kindergarten this week. At first she just wanted to ride her bike to school with Hanna. I talked her into letting me join her on her first day. Once we got there she was a little shy and nervous, but had a great day. I think this will be great for her. Dallin misses her already. So do I.

School Days

Back to school. Tyler and Hanna started back to school this week. Makayla will start next week and Dallin will start preschool the first week in September. All in all, everything went well. Tyler started at a new school which he was a little nervous about. I think that this year will be really good for him. Hanna has the same teacher that Tyler had last year that we really liked. She has a few friends in class with her and seems to be enjoying it. Makayla will start Kindergarten next week. We went in today and spent some one on one time with her teacher. Makayla is by far my shyest child. She has the same teacher that Hanna had which is good because it helps her feel a little bit more comfortable. I think that after the first week she will really warm up and have fun. Wow!! it is already quieter around here. Can you imagine what it will be like with all four of them in school? Bitter sweet.

Family Fun Triathlon

This past weekend the kids participated in a family fun triathlon. Hanna was the swimmer for our team, Tyler did the biking, and Makayla and Dallin ran. The distances were all different based on their age. The kids had so much fun that next year they might enter individually. At the end all of the participants were given medals and t-shirts. What a great way to end the summer.

Family Reunion

Mitch's Family reunion was up in Utah this year. Most of his family was able to attend. We had a great time getting reaquainted with aunts, uncles and cousins. The kids really enjoyed the water. It was really hot, but the kyacks and waterballoons sure helped to cool things down.

Happy 24th of July

For the 24th of July the kids got to ride on a float with all of the kids from our neighborhood. They threw lots of candy and had fun. It is a tradition every year and then we enjoy the festivities at the park and watch fireworks that night. This year Mitch wasn't here, but his parents and brother's family joined us. We had a great time.

Summer Vacation

On our way down to Mexico we stopped and stayed in Arizona for a few days. We spent some time in Flagstaff, Phoenix and Sedona. It was great to see old friends and family and spend some time at the creek. We had fun miniature golfing, playing at the park, spending time with friends, seeing uncle Grant, shopping, getting wet at Red Rock Crossing, and watching the movie on the square. All of the fun things that we miss about Arizona. The only down fall was that the AC in our Suburban went out. Nothing that a quick trip to the mechanic can't fix. Did you notice the pout face on Makayla when she is at the creek. That is because she fell in the water and lost not one, but both of her flip flops. Thank goodness there was a little bit of a dam built up down the creek and dad was able to save the day and rescue them.

Mexico July 2008

We had a blast in Mexico this year. For the past three years we have taken the kids down to Rocky Point, Mexico for a week. It just gets easier and easier. We spent the whole week either at the beach, pool, game room, beach, eating, aquarium, or the beach. We really did have a wonderful trip. We brought home lots of sea shells and sand. The kids are already asking when we get to go to Mexico again. The weather was warm which made the water just perfect. Tyler got an ear infection a few days into the trip which slowed him down a little bit, but other that that it was go, go, go. We can't wait until next time.