First Day of School

We were really happy when our school district started in green. Clara is on her last year of middle school and she is kinda shocked about it but really to dive in and make the most of the year. In a way it is a repeat of last year. Both John and Margaret rolled up with their teachers from year before. I was thrilled about it. I feel like they will have a bit of a head start. It should be a great year.

Onions

I love growing onions. It is cheap and two bags last for the whole year at our house. It is a really big kick to never need to buy onions at the store.

Eleven

 John had a great birthday. We were at Bear Lake on the day, we had a fun meal and presents several days later, and finally a day with the cake. He really likes these fun cakes i have been making. This planet cake was really fun! We love John. Capable, a good worker, gets stuff done, and fun! Really good natured. 

Marie is Two

Marie is still just a delight. We faun all over her and just enjoy her to death. She got a little scared of the candles but she has a pretty even personality so she kept her cool and was able to blow them out anyway. When she opened the doll it was a highlight! She wanted that baby so much we were scrambling to get it out. the first hug was so so tender. She hates the little hat that goes with the baby and she named it Diana. Clara took the two doll pictures!

Day 3

 Moqui Caves and Bryce!

Day 2

 The Grand Canyon is so big so fun and just very exciting to be at. We went to two points, Bright Angel and Point Royal. The lighting was amazing at Point Royal. There was hardly anyone there because of the pandemic and the fires. Eliza had a big personal development moment. She has been really afraid of hand dryers in the past. But after washing her hand and not finding a towel she just used it without making a fuss. I was able to catch it on camera. I really like the way she is growing up. We enjoyed our time and would totally do it again. 

Day 1

 We had a fun time going down to southern Utah for a summer trip. Checkerboard Mesa, Coral Pink Sand dunes and driving through the Zion tunnel. It was nice to be with my parents! They are so nice to travel with. 

Pioneer Day

 We celebrated Pioneer Day and my sister Lauren's house. Fire works, treats, foot races, and a mother hummingbird sitting on her nest. So cute! It was adorable to see Margaret, Annie and Eliza react to seeing the first couple fireworks go up!

John

It was really unusual for John to fall asleep during the day so I had so seize the moment. He is good looking!
This summer he has been part of a fun group of boys. They stay active and outside. I had them play some baseball out in the back pasture. They did a solid 2 innings with no adult involvement. The bases really far apart and they were very polite and let the pitcher warm up for a long time. They ended with an intense game of tag. Such fun stuff!