Back at it again...

Well I clearly took the summer off. We actually ended up spending July, August, and most of September in Utah. David was with us for the first 3 weeks and then his Bishop duties and school called so he headed back and we stayed behind to play a little longer.

We stayed part of the time with my family and another part of the time with Davids. Its nice that they are so close so that we can move back and forth and still see everyone.

Auntie Leigh really stepped it up this summer and saved me so many times. She was always willing to take the kids and have a good time with them. She took them on countless walks to see the horses Cash and Lady, the chickens and the Llama. She took Daniel on bike rides, spent endless hours picking things out of the garden with all of them. Got Noah hooked on Zucchini. Read stories, sang songs, had dance parties. Really she is amazing.

Grandma Leslie and Pop Pop spent a lot of time with the kids also. Grandma in her garden and beautiful yard. She took Maggie shopping for her birthday. PopPop was always willing and ready to play a game with d or take them on special trips to the store or movie.

Grandma Banana got them yummy treats and donuts every saturday morning. The kids loved playing in her backyard and watching shows in her bed every morning. She was also a life saver this summer. Grandpa Keith was patient and endured the bedtime madness like a champ and even helped sooth a screaming 2 year old.

Uncle Ty and Jake were always a lot of fun for the kids to play with. Wether it was watching late night movies or dressing up to scare them. They always had fun games planned. Uncle Ty even made the 3 day journey back with us so he is an extra champ in my book.

The kids really had the most amazing summer filled with so many wonderful memories.

My baby brother Jacob entered the MTC on Sept 17 to start his mission in Puebla South Mexico. He is in provo for the first 6 weeks and then gets sent off to Mexico for the rest of his 2 year mission. Our family is so excited for him and can't wait to start hearing all the amazing stories he will have to tell once there.

We went to Island park at the end of August and spent a few days at a cabin my family has been using since my mom was a little girl. It is always worth the work put in when we are up there enjoying nature and all its beauty. We spent a day in Yellowstone and another horse back riding. Sunday afternoon we went on a 4 mile hike along the river. It really was a lot of fun.  Aunt Megan took them on a river ride and  bought the yummiest huckleberry soda.  Lala took them to the damn and played tether ball with them. She also pushed Noah on the swings which is their favorite activity of all time. The kids loved being with their cousins Benji and Wilson. They were in heaven. We are so grateful that my grandma still has access to that magical place.

Daniel started 1st grade in Utah. He loved his experience there and I was so grateful for a kind loving teacher. He is now attending a new school here in New Orleans and has enjoyed it so far. Keeping our fingers crossed this lasts the whole year. He also learned how to ride a 2 wheeler.

I'm still trying to get settled in after a long extend vacation. Our junk is everywhere and needs to find a new home.