August

Alayna finally got her car!  It’s a great 1st car and soon she is gets her full license!  She is loving the new freedom- like getting to drive and go to the store by herself!

We have loved having Hal and Corey come visit!  We got so much done this week…

WE got my new owl-themed reading room ready to go!

My new book review wall up…

Tons of projects done yesterday- I was terrible at taking pictures this week Leaky roof, broken disposal, shed ramp, dryer clog and attachment issues, etc. It was a very busy day!

Our garden is flourishing even this little cucumber found a way to grow despite the odds!

Tyler got a hair cut by Alayna

Everyone heads to Nauvoo after church today.  Thanks Hal and Corey for coming to visit and for all of your help!  We sure love having you here!

Some fun pics of the kids at Lagoon

My new favorite pics of Ellie

Make summer slow down!

The weeks are flying by!  Im doing great and loving it but sure not ready to go back to work! Also that pool has been one of our best purchases ever!

ALayna had an amazing time at EFY!

We only had her for 2 days and then she was off to girls camp. 

On Friday, 27 tornadoes touched down in Iowa!!!  Alayna was at camp right in the middle of it all!! I was so worried about her and if she was ok. They were all safe but the cities around them were heavily damaged. You should see some of the videos! t is so scary and Im so glad the girls were protected.  Alayna is home safe and utterly exhausted!

Our garden is flourishing! 

Tyler finished another class with a B-!

Kayla and Brandon were at Bear Lake and it looks like they had a great time.  Ellie’s hair looks so red!

Marisa is back at work. Getting ready to move into an apt all to herself August 5.

We are excited to have Ha; and corey come visit in a week and the BKE right after that!  Who else wants to come try out the new guest room? Bring your swimsuits!

Reunion pics- whoohoo

Blog update July 8- Part 2

We had a Happy Father’s Day!  Hoping all the fathers in our family had a fantastic and relaxing day!  We enjoyed skyping the kids and we got Bob this awesome tshirt!

My friend and fellow teacher is also into animals.  She is actually a certified wildlife rehabilitator.  Anyway, I babysat a momma bunny and her 5 babies over the 4th of July. They are so dang cute!!!! Now I have 14 animals in the house and Im missing Alayna!

I am also so grateful for the beautiful gifts!  Thanks to Hal and Corey for this beautiful oil lamp from Israel!

Thanks  also to Marisa and Riberas for exactly what I wanted from the British Isles.

I love what this beautiful tree of life necklace says

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“It is said to symbolize the forces of nature coming together to maintain the balance of the universe. Ancient Celts believed it possessed special powers and is described as a force to take care of Life on Earth.” I guess I’d kinda like to think I have that- taking care of life on earth with kids and animals.