Lots of little events added up to some BIG fun!
* a last minute labor Day trip to Jackson, Tetons, Yellowstone
(Amazingly, 24 family members came camping. As great as it was, it would have been way cooler to have had more with us! Missed those unable to join in.)
* a last minute labor Day trip to Jackson, Tetons, Yellowstone
(Amazingly, 24 family members came camping. As great as it was, it would have been way cooler to have had more with us! Missed those unable to join in.)
* a little hiking, boating, horse-riding, sightseeing, rock-throwing, wood-gathering (always the wood-gathering), marshmallow toasting, Geyser watching (unbelievably great timing at every stop!)
* some BIG eating at the Bar J Chuckwagon
* some major serious foil dinners (can they get any better?)
* I couldn't help but trip over all the ladders I saw on my walk around Temple Square the day after Labor Day.
* Seriously, Temple Square started it's long deliberate process of stringing nearly one million lights onto the branches of it's trees. The famous Cedar of Lebanon tree alone features 75,000 lights (nearly double the entire count of the 40,000 used over the entirety of the square in 1965, the year the tradition began).
* Maybe Sam should string lights on his famous Cedar of Lebanon tree this year as the one on Temple Square takes time off every even year...
* Notice how lovely his tomatoes have grown. The purple-ee one is meant to be that color.
* Other birthdays were celebrated besides the ones pictured...RayDean, Carrie, Brian, and Justin. Happy days!
* Lane insisted on taking me away to Snowbird to relax. We loaded up the car with my sewing machine, our laptop, misc. files, and exercise shoes.
* hint: if your goal is to truly relax, leave your cell phones, ipad, laptop, and sewing machine home.
* The tram ride up offered spectacular scenery as the fall foliage was beginning to turn.
* My calves hurt for 3 days following our hike down the ridge trail.
* Thanks to my hunny for treating me. I do enjoy eating out every meal!
* We were hosted for a day at Kindergarten, and in 2nd and 5th grades
* Did you know that Carolyn and Carlie are twins? (personality wheels)
* Did you know that you can spell AMANDA with french fries?
* Did you know Josh can draw upside down?
* My family met for dinner while Cathy was in town. I couldn't stop laughing while they all mocked Charla, tongue in cheek...usually they are really nice to her.
* We accepted Cam's invite to come crabbing (and other interesting activities.)
* The morning of our return Britni and her family stopped in for a few hours rest, breakfast and a dip in the pool. They were enroute to her G'ma Gigi's funeral in Duchesne. (5 hours isn't nearly enough time. Come back!)
* We are watching the progress of Sam's remodel...his house that is.
* Our pool was closed when Ava came to swim so we opted for the gateway fountains. She prefers the submerged approach to water.
September was a wonderful month for us. Thanks to you!
We saw everyone but Lincoln's family and Rayson (working in AZ).
Closing thought...in case you're still reading this already long entry.
We believe that faith motivates us to live well. It is by prayer, study, obedience and covenants that we build and fortify our faith. For faith is not only a feeling, it is a decision. So, decide to have faith! We do. We have faith in you. We have faith in the Lord and His promises.
We love you forever!
Mom & Dad
Carolyn & Lane
* some BIG eating at the Bar J Chuckwagon
* some major serious foil dinners (can they get any better?)
* Seriously, Temple Square started it's long deliberate process of stringing nearly one million lights onto the branches of it's trees. The famous Cedar of Lebanon tree alone features 75,000 lights (nearly double the entire count of the 40,000 used over the entirety of the square in 1965, the year the tradition began).
* Maybe Sam should string lights on his famous Cedar of Lebanon tree this year as the one on Temple Square takes time off every even year...
* Notice how lovely his tomatoes have grown. The purple-ee one is meant to be that color.
* Other birthdays were celebrated besides the ones pictured...RayDean, Carrie, Brian, and Justin. Happy days!
* Lane insisted on taking me away to Snowbird to relax. We loaded up the car with my sewing machine, our laptop, misc. files, and exercise shoes.
* hint: if your goal is to truly relax, leave your cell phones, ipad, laptop, and sewing machine home.
* The tram ride up offered spectacular scenery as the fall foliage was beginning to turn.
* My calves hurt for 3 days following our hike down the ridge trail.
* Thanks to my hunny for treating me. I do enjoy eating out every meal!
* Did you know that Carolyn and Carlie are twins? (personality wheels)
* Did you know that you can spell AMANDA with french fries?
* Did you know Josh can draw upside down?
* My family met for dinner while Cathy was in town. I couldn't stop laughing while they all mocked Charla, tongue in cheek...usually they are really nice to her.
* We accepted Cam's invite to come crabbing (and other interesting activities.)
* The morning of our return Britni and her family stopped in for a few hours rest, breakfast and a dip in the pool. They were enroute to her G'ma Gigi's funeral in Duchesne. (5 hours isn't nearly enough time. Come back!)
* We are watching the progress of Sam's remodel...his house that is.
* Our pool was closed when Ava came to swim so we opted for the gateway fountains. She prefers the submerged approach to water.
September was a wonderful month for us. Thanks to you!
We saw everyone but Lincoln's family and Rayson (working in AZ).
Closing thought...in case you're still reading this already long entry.
We believe that faith motivates us to live well. It is by prayer, study, obedience and covenants that we build and fortify our faith. For faith is not only a feeling, it is a decision. So, decide to have faith! We do. We have faith in you. We have faith in the Lord and His promises.
We love you forever!
Mom & Dad
Carolyn & Lane
