HeeHaw farm

Bethany just recently auditioned for her class play of Charlotte's Web and got the part of Charlotte. So she was super excited to get this cute shot of her with "Wilbur the pig."

This was one of our funnest nights this autumn, I took my two little girls to the farm and we had a blast together! They did not want to leave, even when it got dark and the scary stuff was supposed to start. So much fun, we have been coming to this farm many years and always have fun. The cutest part is that they let you in the pen with all the baby animals to run around with and pet. The girls favorite part. Oh and the hayride at dusk. Also really fun. I love my Bethy and Mayzie :)

Trip to Wyoming

David and I have been called as Martin's Cove trek leaders for next summer. So we had my parents come stay with our girls and headed out to Wyoming to attend training. Definitely felt apprehensive about the whole thing, mostly being in charge, but actually had a really fun time. We like road trips anyway, but it was fun to get away for a couple of days and gain a more personal testimony of the LDS pioneers that came across the plains. The first night we stayed in a little motel in Rawlins. Then we went to Martin's Cove for training. We did an 8 mile trek, and pulled the handcarts, crossed the Sweetwater River, and did the women's pull. That was really neat for me. We slept in our van on on-site that night, on an air mattress, which worked out great. The next day we hiked over to Devil's gate, a really quiet spot. Then drove over to the Willie Handcart Company campsite, which had a strong feeling as soon as you drove in there for us. Decided to move our campsite to there. Then we headed out to Rock Creek Hollow, which is a hallowed spot dedicated by Pres. Hinckley. It holds a mass grave marker where a large group of saints were buried after crossing Rocky Ridge. Such a peaceful place. It is a 1/2 hour bumpy drive to get in there, we were driving it at dusk, and had been warned to not go over 25mph or we'd pop a tire. So we were tempted to turn out a few times. Such a deserted road, a few shacks a long the way. But we are glad we made it all the way in while there was still day light. Since it was dark as we were coming out, we stopped another lady heading in with no cell phone, and we traveled home together. Glad we caught her.

Running Club

Alyssa and Bethany are in an awesome running club and have worked so hard and run so many miles! They are doing great. We had dual meets with another local school and won both. Then they had a 10 school meet and they both took 6th place in their division, Alyssa running a sub 8 min mile and Beth ran a sub six minute 3/4 mile for her 3rd grade division.

Homestead 2012

We always have a fun time heading up to my parents' condo in Midway. It is such a pretty place. The girls love swimming there, and visiting the Homestead. They have a fun gift shop and scarecrow contest and wildlife and cute restaurants. And spending time with Grandma and Grandpa! We were glad to be able to go have fun with them before they leave for their mission.

Silly girls got ahold of my phone and put a bunch of scarecrow pictures on themselves.

Day Family Reunion

Soccer time

When you sign up for soccer, you know your are going to live soccer for a couple of months. Dave agreed to coach Mayzie's team, and Beth and Aubrie were each on their own team as well, so we really lived soccer. But it turned out to be fun! We had practices during the week and 3 games each Saturday, that luckily were spaced enough that we could see them each play. It was fun to watch them improve and gain esteem in the game. Mayzie had some intensely trained little guys on her team, so Dave was awesome about teaching them teamwork "ie sharing the ball and passing instead of scoring all the goals". She finally got in there and kicked in a goal on her last game. The kids were really cute.

Endless summer

We wish summer was endless, well at least longer! It seems we always need a little more time to do all the things we had planned. But we did squeeze a lot into August. We took the girls on the boat a lot this summer, so we had to squeeze in a few more boat trips. We also had to do a bounce-back at Lagoon with cousins! And of course the splash pad. They also have loved going up for sleepovers and swim parties with their grandparents and cousins this summer!!
One of our favorite nights this summer, I didn't get a picture of. But we went night swimming at the American Fork pool. We were there all evening, and after the sun went down it was so fun and relaxing. The kids were in heaven. It is a really fun pool. Mayzie and Bethany dared to go off the diving board and loved it! Thanks Seven Peaks for being closed that night. Prince David and Prince John making potions in the swimming pool for the girls.

Camp Jeremiah Johnson

I got to chaperone the Activity days girls up to day camp this summer. I really enjoyed the pretty drive. The camp was so freakin' hot! But still fun and I got to be with my girls and their cute friends. They really liked it.

Neptune Park

This is the girls' new favorite park. They love climbing to the top of the giant rope tower. Lots of new stuff to try!

At the farm...with her BFF

A last summer fling as kindergarten is about to start. A hot day at the farm :) But they had to wait it out to ride the ponies!