Let School Begin!

      How does time go so fast?  We moved to our home the week before McKay started kindergarten, this year he started Middle School.  The school district changed their grades making elementary k-5, middle school 6-8 and high school 9-12 so McKay started middle school well, right in the middle.  He was pretty nervous, but excited for his first day.  He loved that he could ride his bike.  He was especially excited for his elective classes of exploring technology, art, and band.  Middle school starts a lot earlier than elementary so that's something to get used to but he gets home a full hour before the other kids too. 

      Fifth and second grades for these two Chinese immersion students.  I'm so so happy with their teachers this year.  Keaton has Ms. Tracy and Kao Lao Shi and Tate has Miss Longaker and You (prounounced Yo) Lao Shi.  They're all great & I'm ever grateful for wonderful teachers! 

 

 

These two don't start kindergarten for two years so we're doing our own preschool this year.  It's been so fun to do together and every day they can't wait for "school."

Round Valley Race

       We had a great time at the Round Valley Race a few weeks ago.  Corey's good friend Drew puts this race on and it's a great, family friendly event.  Everyone got to race!  Here's our pre-race line up.
And our finishers.....great job guys!!!!

Uncle Karl's Comin' to Town

     Uncle Karl lives in Arizona so when he comes to visit it's a great excuse to get everyone together.  We met up American Fork Canyon for a yummy BBQ and catching up.  I love this picture of my Dad and his two younger siblings Karl and Tracy, and Weston interested in something else. 
                                                                                                                                            
      

     Of course the river was a huge hit!  Keaton, Tate and Mac above, Avery and Wyatt below.  Yes, that's Adam & Hayley's kid....two years old and as tall as my four year olds. 

                                                            Fun night in a beautiful place! 
    

Mud

Sometimes I'm a fun mom because I try to be.  Sometimes I'm a fun mom because I didn't catch them in time....play on. 

Mid-week Race Series

      The Mid-Week Race Series is a major part of our summer.  These are the best, family friendly races around.  They have a few different venues and races every Tuesday night.  Adults cost $15 and kids are free....a screaming deal for our family.  The best part is everyone can participate.  We have a great time in our beautiful mountains cheering each other on and being together. 

                                                                        Our littlest racers

 

      At the end of the season they have a great dinner and awards ceremony.  This year it was pouring rain so we were all soaked, but we're die-hards so we stuck it out for our certificates and the prize drawing.  Thanks so much Mid-Week Series organizers!!  You're the best! 

First Scout Campout

     McKay had his first scout campout this summer.  He had a great time hiking, fishing and having a scout-camp experience.  Nice catch Mac! 

Flamming Gorge

     
     This year we went camping in Flamming Gorge with the Peterson side of the fam.  We used to do this every year growing up so it was super fun to do with our "big" families.  This top picture was Hayley's idea...she's cute like that. 
     We got there late to our tent set up for us, thanks fam!  The next day we started by taking out the boat.  It was great to be out on the lake and being together.  We skied, wake boarded and knee boarded.  We also played on the beach & enjoyed the sun. 

 

 

 

      After a windy nights sleep we decided to take the Dam tour....even more impressive than I remembered. 

 

     Then we took the boat out for one last spin.  We found the best beach ever with soft sand, a stream trickling through to play in and mini lizards for catching.  Thanks for the great trip family!!  We loved making memories with you!