Just a few pics!

This past week I was on the phone with my mom and she was telling me how my grandmother, Alice, keeps all of my letters in chronological order and reads them over and over. It really is a journal, of sorts, of what's going on in my family! As we had this conversation, I remembered that I have a blog - and that it, too, is supposed to be a journal of sorts. So, today I opened it up and was shocked to see how long it had been since I posted ANYTHING. What a slacker I am. My poor posterity won't have a clue what we did because I haven't done a great job on keeping up. So - I decided that I would go through my pics and pull a few of significant moments from the past few months to share. 

 At the end of June, Mykenzi attended Girls Camp for the first time. She LOVED IT!! Her days were full of adventure and spiritual time. Her leaders said that she did a great job and that she only had 2 melt downs, of which she was aware of and gave fair warning to others that she needed a break. Kahlyn said she did well also. The above pic was captured by a leader from our ward. Mykenzi was sitting, all by herself, just reading her scriptures. This pic makes my heart melt. After all, it's what every parent hopes is happening when they aren't there - right?! I just love this sweet angel and am so grateful that she has been entrusted to my care.

 The Chalk Art Festival. It's amazing to me how talented Kahlyn is. She certainly doesn't get it from me. This year she decided to enter the Chalk Art Festival. She said she wanted to draw a sugar skull - all in chalk. So that's exactly what she did. It took her all 3 days to do it - and she got a lot of compliments on it. I loved this piece - especially the eyes. Way to go Kahlyn - you are amazing!!

 Today Kahlyn took an Amtrak train from SLC to Grand Junction to spend the weekend with Grandma Sandy. It's her first adventure of traveling alone - and what an adventure it has been so far! The train was supposed to depart SLC at 3:30 this morning but when Tim and Kahlyn arrived at the train station, they found out that the train was delayed due to a mudslide on the track. So they were told that they should return around 6am. At 6am Tim found out that the train was still delayed and that they should be there at 7am. So, at 7am, Kahlyn and Tim headed to the station again. K boarded the train at 7:30 and sat - and sat - and sat. Finally, at 9am, the train left the station - and her adventure began!! She will arrive in GJ around 3 this afternoon and has already texted me that the ride is gorgeous! I know she'll have a great time!

 In April, Nathan earned his Arrow of Light award. This is the highest award that a boy can receive in Cub Scouts. It is like the Eagle Scout award for the cubs. We are so proud of him and his hard work for this award. Way to go Nathan!!

 Nathan also finished another soccer season - and he did wonderfully! This shot is a free kick - Nathan scored a goal off of this shot too - it was the final goal of the game and it was amazing! He even had another coach come up to him and say "a shot like that can't be taught - it's pure skill". That made Nathan beam from ear to ear - and Danny was right - it is pure skill. Nathan is good at this sport and he loves it. He had a tough try-out week for the 2014-2015 season and when it was all said and done, Nathan was the #1 pick for Davis Futbol Club. They had 2 openings and 44 boys try out. He was thrilled to learn that not only did he make the team, but that he was top choice. He had several coaches looking at him  but the one he wanted to play for is the one that won out and was able to offer Nathan a spot - and that's exactly what Nathan wanted. So now we are in to another season - and Nathan is doing great. The improvement in his ability, speed, and skill level is incredible and we are loving watching him play.

This handsome kid graduated kindergarten and is now moving on to 1st grade!! Lane is getting so big and he is so full of life and joy. I can't imagine our family without him. He is really excited to be starting 1st grade next week - to see his friends - and most importantly "to learn times tables". This boy LOVES math and can't get enough numbers in his life! I am so excited for him and can't wait to see what the new year will bring - for all of us!!