June Update

I can't believe tomorrow is the last day of June.  This month has gone soooo fast!  It's been a busy yet good one.  Here is a quick update on what we've been up to.

Penny:

• Got a new calling at church.  I'm now the 2nd counselor in Primary.  It's definitely been a change from being over the entire Relief Society to then teaching Relief Society once a month, to now being over the Primary.  As the 2nd counselor I'm over the nursery, which is nice since Nyles is in there.  We have a rather small Primary, only about 10 kids and maybe 6 or so in Nursery.  Though I was really enjoying teaching Relief Society every month, it's also really fun to learn new ways to teach kids.  I'm sure this will be helpful in being able to teach our own kids.
• Still enjoying her new job, though it's really busy.  I'm still on-boarding new clients into my "book of business" so it's been really busy.  I think it'll be this busy for at least another month or so, but should start to slow down a little after that. I've been having to stay late and go in a little early, but it's still going to be worth it in the end.  
• Just finished her third CFP course on investing.  It was a tough one and this next one on taxes will be even tougher.  It's a little tough to stay motivated during the Summer but it's good information and I'm learning a lot.  The next course starts July 10th, right before we have vacations the next two weeks.  I least I'll be able to study while we are driving.
• Looking forward to our family vacations this month, Bear Lake and Idaho.
• Enjoys spending time w/ Steve and Nyles and family.

Nyles and I playing at the play ground. 

Steve:

• Doing well in his class.  I'm sure he will be excited to have it done and one step closing to being able to apply for PA school
• Being a great friend.  He's been helping Rob Daniels w/ his renovations on his house in Sandy.  He also went to support Zach Hannay graduating from fire academy.  

Stacie was kind enough to watch Nyles for him so he could go.

Nyles liked trying Conor's binky.

• Doing a great job of taking care of Nyles every day.  They have a lot of fun adventures every day.  It's nice he can get together w/ his sisters every so often to let the kids play as well.

Playing w/ London and Conor in a boat, Stacie supervising

Nyles playing under the rug at Grandma McGrath's house

It's kindof like a tunnel, right?

Playing w/ blocks while sitting in the laundry soap bucket.  Silly kid.

Saying hi to mom at work.  My cute boys ;)

• Playing in the pool w/ cousins Conor and Lynsie.  They thought it was so fun to play w/ the duck decoys in the water.  Nyles brought his one then they all wanted to play w/ them so Steve got his bag full so they could all play.

 

Warming up in the sun, though still eating a Popsicle 

• At the Zoo w/ Carrie and Lynsie.  Nyles loved the train ride especially.

Looking at the lions

Cute boy, sitting on the Eagle's nest

Nyles:

• Is such a joy to have in our lives.  He's growing and learning every day.  He continues to amaze us in what he says and does.  He can definitely bring a smile to our faces.

 Some days you just want to cuddle w/ your stuffed animals and a fluffy blanket.

Nyles loving Sunbutter.  It's a GREAT alternative to Peanut Butter, yeah!

Just enjoying a sucker

Steve and Nyles watching the fountains at Gateway where I work, waiting for me to get off work.  Nyles loved watching the water.

 Nyles likes to wear his hat and sunglasses like dad, so cute ;)

He loves Popsicles and swimming.