The joy of cousins

Cousins are the best. They're always glad to see you and are happy to play with you even if you're not exactly the same age or grade. They think you're cool even when you're classmates don't. Although my memories are few and far between, I do have fond memories of my cousins (Summer, Lacey, Julie - technically my Aunt but really more like a cousin). I'm so glad my Mom and Aunt Diane made such fun memories for us to cherish. Lori brought her sweet girls up this weekend and my kids were in heaven. I don't even remember all the imaginative games they played but I know 'Cinderella, school and pop star' were among them. We had snow cones and of course there was the usual babies sitting in the water-table fun.

Loves fish and loves to fish

(especially when the pond has been stocked).

First day of school

School came so quick this year, we weren't ready for Summer to be over. But it was. Dallin started kindergarten and Grant is in his last elementary year. Ella's smack dab in the middle. I had forgotten why I was looking forward to summer last May. Now I remember. Life is so busy and scheduled and then there's homework. We are still a adjusting. It's good. And crazy.