Hanging Out with Family

After a busy week Brandon & Kim's family was in town with all their family for a vacation.  They are true to their last name Water is always involved.  They had a busy week at Sand Hollow Reservoir and a swimming pool in the back yard of the house they were staying in. 

We were ready to relax and visit with them.  It was great to visit with Nate, Trevor & Sara, Mitchell, and Zach & Bree.  Plus getting to know Zach's family that came along.

It was time to swim and soon all the boys migrated to the water and soon competing on who could swim the farthest under water without taking a breath.  There must always be a competition when they get together.

Dave gave in or rather pushed into playing.

Splashing

Reganne running way
Ryder splashed her good from the hot tub.

Love the sunsets at the end of summer.

Champion was  Zach

The kids getting involved
in the contest.

Dave getting in fully clothed

The pictures are a little backwards but everyone had such a great time.  It was great visiting, sharing, and eating yummy food.

We headed home wet, tired, and full of smiles.

We Are Back.....Pack Meeting

September's Pack Meeting was full of crazy boys with new leadership.  It was also Ryder's time to receive his Bear Badge.  He worked so hard working towards this badge along with help from a group of den leaders.  First off was a birthday cheer then followed up with the awards ceremony. 

Their birthdays are September 17 & 18th
but born under and hour from each other.

Flag Ceremony

The Bear Den was in charge of flag ceremony which required help from all the boys.  The flag is not only taller than them but heavier than they were expecting.

Ryder received his bear without any pictures being taken.  The boys are always eager to advance so he is now off to Webelos next week.  

We are so proud of him and all his hard work and hope he continues on the same way.

SRIS Concert Choir....First Performance

A quick change was required before attending the concert.  We made it with minutes to spare maybe even a little sweaty.  The kids weren't to sure if they were ready to perform but were willing to give it a try.  Performing means 10 pages knocked off the trimester report.  

Waiting their turn
There were more performers than we realized.

First song with Sunset Elementary Choir

Close up shot

They sounded pretty good for only 3 weeks of work.  Their new choir teacher  is also a performer and wants to share the experience with the class.  It is a performance choir so they need to perform.  I love his attitude and hopefully the kids enjoy the opportunities they have this year.  

It's now almost 8:30 and we haven't ate dinner or even been home.  Thanks Dave & Ryder for bringing Wendy's home afterwards.

Soccer Night vs Guerrero FC

This soccer season is a lot different for us.  Only 2 games on Saturday which means evening games after work & school.  This is going to be a challenge with Dave working across town and swim team is in the opposite direction.  We have finally hit the divide and conquer stage and I am getting really good at driving in circles.

Game time at  Little Valley Soccer Park it was still really warm.  The girls were ready to play after having a week off.  Reganne was going to play Left Defender as she watches and learns from the other girls. 

Protecting the goal
Getting into the groove.

Send the ball my way!!!

Good throw in

And another one

Half time score was 12 to 0 it was going to be a long 2nd half.   The whistle blew and everyone started counting we only had 8 girls our on the field.  Coach decided not to run the score up and let the girls work on their skills but not shooting was allowed.

The final score was 12 to 1.  Everyone worked so hard and worked together like a team.  To bad we could stay and enjoy the hanging out with the girls.  We needed to head across town for Reganne's choir concert at Centennial Park.  Dave headed off to pick Ryder up and we would meet in the middle.

Breeonah's Wedding

Labor Day weekend passed us by before we knew it.  Dave worked and Ryder had swim team so no time for adventures.  Instead we waiting patiently for this weekend for Bree's Wedding.  Everyone piled into the van and we setup off.  Stopping for dinner in Beaver at the Crazy Cow Cafe (good food) we were back on the road.  OH CRAP!!!! as we are passing Filmore.  Dave had left his temple recommend back home in his bag.  To late to turn around we could only hope the temple could help us out.  It would mean getting there extra early and hope that all would work out.  If not he would wait outside.

We got an early start towards Payson Temple.  At the kids request we let them sleep in.  Grandma JeanAnn told us to see the Temple Recorder for assistance.  We found him along with a group of others who needed the same help.  He was very patient and smiled the whole time.  Everyone filled out their paperwork and showed their id.  He was off to his office to get to work.  15 minutes later he came back with a smile on his face.  He successfully resolved all the problems and cleared us to enter.

Bree & Zach

Everyone made it to the sealing.
Then we waited outside for the new couple.

Love the bouquet
and of course these two guys.

Mitchell, Trevor, and Nathan Waters
It was great to get them all together after 2 years.

Brandon & Kim's Family

Time to visit and catch up

Trevor & Sarah
I finally got to meet the girl who
stole his heart.

Waiting for food

Father Daughter Dance

Girl Cousins

Brothers!!!
Who is going to lead?

The Payson Temple was a beautiful place to get married.  The weather outside was a typical later summer day with wind and a few rain showers.  The kids went shopping and to lunch with Grandma JeanAnn.  She of course spoiled them rotten.  That aside they loved spending the morning with her and are so glad she is feeling better.

Thanksgiving Point was the setting for the wedding dinner and reception.  It was a beautiful place to celebrate with family and friends.  It was also a great place to visit with family.  I love crazy wedding pictures that give a glimpse into personalities.

What to do with the evening??  Everyone was exhausted but should we veg at Grandma's or head home.  Grandma & Grandpa were at the BYU vs Utah Game.  They wouldn't be home til really late.  We were sure the traffic would be horrible but there wasn't a break light in sight.  We headed home to sleep in our own beds.  Then relax tomorrow before starting another busy week.

It was a great day and we are excited to have Zach join our family.

August Odds & Ends

August was a busy month with going back to school, Select Camp, family visits.  Here are extra pictures that I found while organizing them.

Select Camp
working with the youth coaches 

Ryder's only un-photo bombed picture.
He is still talking about the apes.
He now wants a monkey for Christmas.

Starting...
Summer rain storm
Nothing compares to a monsoon rain storm
in St George

3 minutes into it
I refused to venture outside
There was even hail the size of a quarter

Nobody at Walmart
was budging

It slowed down enough so as to not drown us.  We were both pretty drenched by the time we made it to the van.  The closer we got to home the drier it became.  The pictures were our proof that it had rained.  Another thing to note in Southern Utah it can storm in select areas and be all sunshine and roses all around.

It was a great month as we sadly say goodbye to August.  September is banging on the door with more adventures, school, sports, and discoveries.