Final Summer Moments

We managed to squeeze in a little more fun in August before getting serious about summer ending. Watson and I visited the zoo with Challey, Stratton, Paris and London. I took Watson on a little one on one date to see "Planes." And, Scott and I had a little date at the Sundance Outdoor Theater to see "Annie, Get Your Gun." It was nice to wind things down slowly. I feel so grateful we had so much time together doing fun things. We are so blessed, in so many ways. I'm thankful for Scott's hard work and ability to provide for more than just our basic needs. I'm grateful to live close to family and that my Watson thinks his cousin is the best friend a boy could have. I'm grateful for my marriage and my husband that wants us to just get better together with time, no matter the challenges. I look forward to what is ahead for myself and my little family.

One Last F Cubed

Somehow the summer flew by. It seems we were busy with something every weekend. Scott has had the chance to mountain bike at The Canyons pretty much each week, Chandler got lots and lots of time with friends, and Watson and I had our own little adventures. Even though school was scheduled to start on August 19th, Chandler was scheduled to go back to Florida on August 12th. He enjoyed his summer so much, despite having so much online school to complete, he considered returning for school here. But, we weren't sure how things would work out once he left us here. So, we wanted some good memories to close out our summer together. We headed up to Snowbird and enjoyed all the activities we possibly could. Watson loved the Alpine slide, but didn't want to do the zipline. We all tried tricks on the trampolines and just spent good time together. The weather was perfect and the scenery was incredible. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place.
We have loved having Chandler home for such an uninterrupted stretch. Our family needed this kind of time. Chandler needed to have time with friends and having freedoms that aren't the same in Florida. Watson needed time to be with his brother and show him how grown up he is becoming. It was sad and difficult to have it end. But, this is what happens, right? Kids grow up, things change, they move on or away. I believe they will always come back though. If they know how much you love them. That is the most important thing of all. How much you love them.