So Much to Do, So Little Time

Every summer seems to go by really quickly. This one was no different. With moving to a new home, working on the float, and everything else we really tried to spend as much fun time together as possible. Our summer 'to do' list was fairly long. We managed to do almost everything on it! Ok, maybe 75% of what's on it. Here are some highlights:

We celebrated Pioneer Day, again with new neighbors. There were fireworks and treats galore. It is so fun to be in our new neighborhood.

 Watson and I visited This Is the Place State Park with Challey and her kids one day. He got to work like a Pioneer child and get a close shave like a Pioneer man. He also found a few teeny, tiny gold nuggets while panning in the creek.

 Chandler braved the weather (and being the new guy) at High Adventure Scout camp. He endured it well and had a pretty good time. His leaders said he had a great attitude even though he and all of his gear was soaking wet pretty much the whole trip. Chandler also got to go to Youth Conference/Scout camp with our old ward, Mount Jordan 4th. They went river rafting in Moab and then camping at the Yates cabin. He got lots of friend time this summer.

 Watson and Chandler used the giant hill in our backyard to be daredevils a couple of times. I love that this is here. Chandler was so cute to make sure Watson was outfitted with lots of safety gear: helmet, gloves, knee pads. I love seeing him take care of his brother.

 We enjoyed a soggy day at Lagoon one day. The weather was actually great and kept the crowds away. It was so fun to be together. Chandler convinced Dad to ride the Samarai. That probably will not be happening ever again. We ran into some kids from our old ward and Chandler got to go on some of the bigger rides with them as we catered to Watson's speed.

One day, probably one of the hotter July ones, we made a quick trek up Ensign Peak. Chandler beat us to the top by taking the shortcut. Watson did pretty well and Sparky was a pro.  We read all about Ebeneezer Beesley's "High on the Mountain Top" hymn and felt a little ancestor connection.

We also went to Seven Peaks a couple of times, a Drive In movie and Airborne. There were lots of little things in between too. All in all, it was a great summer together. We closed it out with a housewarming party to welcome our new and old friends to our new home. I'm so glad we were healthy and able to celebrate so much this summer. We are so blessed.