Fun week

We are trying to cram in all the fun we can before school starts. Wednesday, we went to a park with my friend Heidi, and her three girls. I've known Heidi forever and we try to get together and hang out at least a few times a month.


Andrew, James, and Ellie


Heidi and Sammie playing some "music"



Thursday, I had the Young Women over for a "surprise breakfast." We kidnapped Stephanie, who is now a college student and no longer in Young Women's. She was surprised! We just brought her back to my house for french toast, sausage, and fresh fruit!

Can you tell some weren't so happy to be awake that early (it was only 7am...sheesh)




Thursday was also the last day of swimming lessons (see the post below).



Friday, Mark took the two older boys to a driving range to hit golf balls. James has quite a knack for golf. He is tons better than I am! He can actually hit the ball, and hit it well. Then we took all the boys to see the Narnia film, Prince Caspian. It was a little dark and over their heads. They still enjoyed the popcorn and the atmosphere of a movie theater.

Today I took the boys to the Tree House museum. We met up with another friend of mine named Heidi. I promise, I do have other friends that are NOT named Heidi!!!!! We lucked out and happened to go to the museum on a free day. We just watched our kids play, run around, and explore. I have to say, I was pretty impressed with this museum. We will definitely come back again sometime.





Rachel, James, Andrew, and Ethan


Heidi and I with our babes

Last day of swimming=end of the summer

Today was James and Andrew's last day of swimming for the year. I guess that means the summer is just about over. James has progressed so much and I am so proud of him. He is actually enjoying the water. Andrew on the other hand, has regressed some, but I am still proud of him and I know he will be a little swimmer next year!

Little buddies

Their fellow swimmers

James swimming to the side after jumping off the board

Andrew getting ready to jump!

Cute Caleb

First 5k

Today I ran in my first race ever! It was Bear Lake's Raspberry Day's 5k. I ran it with my sister in-law Rebekah, and my friend Heidi and her husband Craig and their brother in-law Eric. They all beat me, but I was happy about my time and progress that I've made. My baby is only 4 months old, I still have 15 lbs of baby weight on me, and I am NOT a natural born runner (I guess that means I just have very limited running experience), but I set 2 goals and I made them both! 1-run the entire 3.1 miles without stopping, and 2-run it in under 30.00 minutes. I ran the entire trail, and I came in at 29.55!!! Thanks to Heidi for running along side of me at the end and cheering me on, or I don't think I would have made it in time! I felt really good after the race, and I hope to run this same race next year and beat my time! I hope to continue to keep on running, and I might even sign up for a 10k this November. Running isn't easy, but I'm learning.

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