August Instagrams

8.2.2013

So happy to be back home with these three little ladies and my man!

#backfromgirlscamp #missedthem #lovethem

8.9.2013

Hello Bear Lake! #bearlake2013 #summerfun #summerbucketlist #comeoutsunshine

8.11.2013

I think Claire's a fan!! 

#raspberry shake #bearlake2013 #mmmmm

8.14.2013

A little county fair action with the Ormonds! 

#animals #cottoncandy #rollercoaster #creepycarnies #sanitizerplease

8.22.2013

Pretty sure this is the cutest piggy bank ever. The proud new owner is pretty cute too! ;)

8.28.2013

Avri is off to her first day of first grade!

Summer Bucket List 2013

For FHE at the beginning of the summer, we made a "Bucket List" of all the things we wanted to do. We didn't get everything done, but we sure did have a busy, fun summer and made lots of memories as we spent time together!

Just a little walk/stroll/scoot to the park...

First Day of School: Avri

Avri's first day of 1st grade was today! She has been SO excited for this day to finally get here! She laid out her outfit last night, took a shower, got her nails painted, and received a special father's blessing on Monday night. She has had a hard time sleeping the past several nights, so I've been worried about her getting a good night's rest. Sure enough, sometime in the middle of the night she came and took James' spot in our bed (he was at work). Luckily she slept the rest of the morning and woke up all by herself ready to get to school. I was able to go in her class with her, deliver her school supplies, meet her teacher, and take lots of pictures. :) She clung to my hand the whole morning and when I asked if she wanted me to go yet she told me no, she was nervous. I stayed with her as long as I could, and was happy as can be walking around holding hands. I tried to give her some encouragement and to remember that most of the other kids were probably feeling the same way, so she should be brave and help make others feel better which in turn would help her feel better too. She ended up having a great day, made new friends, and is excited to go back tomorrow! So bittersweet sending her off all day, everyday, but I know she will do great and will learn and grow so much. We sure love our Avri!!

I wish our hands were in the picture...she was holding onto mine with both of hers. So sweet. So glad she still needs her mommy sometimes. :)

"My brothers and sisters, temples are more than stone and mortar. They are filled with faith and fasting. They are built of trials and testimonies. They are sanctified by sacrifice and service... My beloved brothers and sisters, may we make whatever sacrifices are necessary to attend the temple and to have the spirit of the temple in our hearts and in our homes. May we follow in the footsteps of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us, that we might have eternal life and exaltation in our Heavenly Father’s kingdom." 

President Monson, The Holy Temple, April 2011

We had a wonderful night at the temple with Sherry and Grandma & Grandpa Jones. So grateful for the blessings of the temple!

The girls hosted a Rode-Yo in the living room this morning. Man, I love their imaginations! At first they were the horses and they "ran" the obstacles. Then they got their stick horses and were Rodeo Queens. Love it.