End of the Bucket List

At the beginning of the summer, we sat together and made a bucket list (SBL = Summer Bucket List) of  40+ things we wanted to do so that when the kids looked back on their summer, they couldn't say "we never do anything."  It was also great because as we did something, we could take the sticky note off the board and the next time we were looking for something to do, we could look at the things we had left.  We crossed all but 4 off the list...I may not have documented them all with pictures so here's a recap:

- Summer Reading Program through the Library---did it!
- Bear Lake---did it!
- Swim at Emily's pool---did it!
- Go to a 3D movie---Gavin & Owen did it in Idaho!
- Play at a lot of new Splash Pads---did it!
- Go to a ReAL game---did it!
- Jump on the Trampoline---of course!
- Swim at Draper Pool---Cam did!
- Memorize the Articles of Faith---unfortunately, no.
- Scout Camp (Cam)---Yup!
- Wheeler Farm---with the Paughs!
- Eat a Snow Cone---at the ReAL game!
- Swimming Lessons---Owen & Gavin did!
- Hollywood Connection---with Granny & Grandpa!
- Have a weiner roast---a few times!
- Go to a Drive In Movie---with Callie & Mike (no pics)!
- Piano Lessons---I taught a lot, but I only taught the boys one lesson each :(
- Lagoon with the Tew's---this got canceled due to two pregnancies (Callie & Emily, yippee!)
- Have a water balloon fight---Yes!
- Roast Doughnuts---at least twice!
- Potty Train the babies?---nope, I'm just not brave enough yet!
- Do Sidewalk Chalk Art---Owen & Gavin got to do sidewalk chalk in Idaho!
- Outdoor Movie at the Amphitheater---Cam went with his friend, Jake!
- Teach Owen to Read---we tried and he did well!
- Granny Camp---The three big boys spent a great time in Idaho!
- Play with Friends---all the time!
- Go Fishing---Cam went with Grandpa Rick!
- Visit Kami & Girls in Wyoming---Absolutely!
- Sleepover at Grandma Tisa's---Cam got to, Gavin and Owen did not.
- Buy a Book---um, I can't remember.
- Fly Kites---weather didn't cooperate.
- Happy Hour at Sonic---Oh ya!
- Play in our Pool---Too many times to count!
- See Beaver & Amelia & kids---Went to a BBQ at Beaver's parents' house to celebrate Beaver's birthday, saw other friends there too!
- Swim at Callie's Pool---nope :(
- Go Camping---Bear Lake, baby!
- Have Family Pictures taken---um, nope :(
- Watch Fireworks---4th of July!
- Picnic at a Park---Yep!
- Go See City Creek---with Granny Jane!
- Walk/Bike Ride on trails---Yep!

First Football Game

After a full week of tryouts and a few hard weeks of practice, it was finally time for the first game of the season!  Although it was considered a Pre-Season Scrimmage, Granny, Grandpa and Uncle Ryan drove from Idaho to watch.  Emily & Miley, Callie & Mike, Tom and Dave, Grandma Tisa & Grandpa Dave also came.  It was held at Cottonwood High School and they played on a really nice turf field and there were bleachers.  We didn't realize this would be the ONLY time we wouldn't have to bring our own seating! 

Cam's team played great and they won easily.

SBL #24 - Weiner Roast

Although it's much easier to just throw hot dogs on our grill, the kids look forward to the few times each year that we start a fire and roast weiners, marshmallows, and doughnuts.  As the days of summer came to an end, we spent a lovely evening outside doing just that...

SBL #23 - Go to Cabela's

One lazy afternoon when there was nothing else to do, we took a quick trip to Cabela's to see the fish.  This is always a highlight for the kids.  And the babies loved it too!

Sick

Sick kids make me sad...luckily, these pictures were taken across a 4 month period so we really don't get sick too often.  We're so grateful for healthy bodies!

Madi

Owen had a sty in his eye...

Han

After church, two babies and one momma got a touch of the flu...

SBL #21 & 22 - Happy Hour & Swimming

After Emily got home from Virginia, we only had a few days to play before school started.  We took advantage of swimming in her swimming pool one afternoon.  Then we dropped her back at her apartment and decided to go get a slush from Sonic...after all, it was Happy Hour!  YUM!

Jemiley Come Home!

Jeff + Emily + Miley = Jemiley

Jemiley spent a couple of months in Virginia for Jeff to complete another summer internship in his dad's law office.  Our toddlers missed each other and we were very grateful for our iPhones and the ability to video-chat with them often.  They returned late on August 15 and Spencer and I picked them up from the airport.  How excited we were to see them! 

Blurry picture, tired Miley, happy Emily!
 

SBL #20 - Play with Friends

It's funny to me that my kids insisted that "play with friends" be on our Summer Bucket List because they get to play with friends ALL THE TIME.  But, whatever.  I chose to take pictures of a couple of times we went to the park with our friends, the Fleck Family.  The Fleck's moved to our neighborhood over the summer and have two boys, ages 9 and 10.  Cameron & Zach have become best of friends.  Gavin & Josh want to play every single day.  Zach and Josh both play football so one evening we went to the park and invited them to meet us.  Cameron had it in his mind that he wanted to be the team kicker and so Spencer was showing him how to kick the football...

Meanwhile, Josh and Gavin were playing in the sand...

And a few days later they buried Owen in the rocks at football practice...

SBL #19 - Wheeler Farm

Cameron went to Wheeler Farm with his scout troop and really wanted his brothers to see it too.  Wheeler Farm is a dairy farm that you can tour for FREE.  There are all kinds of farm animals, antique farm equiment, and demonstrations to see and when you live in the city...it's kind of a big deal.  They even have an old-fashioned candy store!

We met our good friends, the Paugh family, for a picnic and to spend a little time with Cameron as our tour guide.  The tour was complete only after a photo shoot and a stop at the candy store for Lemonheads, Sucker Sticks, and Popsicles!

12th Anniversary

Spencer & I celebrated our 12th anniversary by going to the Draper Temple for a ward temple trip.  I can think of no better place to be on your anniversary.

Sweet Owen

Owen (5 years old) woke up this morning (Friday) , got himself in the bathtub, got dressed and came downstairs for breakfast. Spencer had taken a few days off and since he didn't have to work yesterday or today, it threw Owen off his schedule. Poor kid was completely dressed & ready for church, thinking today was Sunday!

He was super glad when Sunday finally rolled around a couple days later!