1st Week of June

The boys had a fun 1st week off of school.  Here are some highlights.

Cute Hudson.  He's getting 3 more teeth on top, following his 1st one which was his canine.  The 2nd one has popped through, and the other 2 are getting really close.

Carter and Nyles went over to a neighbors birthday party and they had reptiles.  

The boys just had to hold the Python Snake.

The boys with most of the art they did during the school year.  

We like to put it up in the garage so we can see it throughout the year.

More pretty Irises and flowers in bloom in the backyard. 

We have had some HOT temperatures the 1st week of June here.  We even hit a record!

Carter wanted a kayak for his birthday, like Nyles got for his birthday 2 years ago, so we went and got him one (thanks for Grandparents pitching in as well).  Since it was so hot, he didn't want to wait until his birthday the next week to try it out.  We decided to buy 2 adult kayaks as well so we could all go as a family.  So, we went up to Echo Reservoir Friday evening to try them out.  There was hardly anyone there so we had it almost all to ourselves.  We all got to try the kayaks and loved it!  

Baby Hudson did great!  We also took out the big boat for a quick ride while we were there.  We all had a blast!  We plan to do it again soon!  It was a great family activity!

Saturday morning we went over to Thanksgiving Point for their "Dairy Days" celebration on their farm.  We invited Pauline to go w/ us.  The kids were able to make their own ice cream and butter.

They tried the ice cream; it was good!  It was also HOT so we had to eat it quickly!

The kids got to go on a pony ride.  They thought that was super fun!

Then we took a wagon ride together around the farm.

And then the kids pretended to be farmers for a while.  The boys never got the opportunity to feed a baby calf since the cows were sold when Nyles was only 1 year old.  At least they have fun on the farm still when we go visit Grandma and Grandpa on the farm.

On Sunday, June 6th we officially went back to 2nd hour for church after 15 months of not having it due to Covid.  It was a little hectic getting up to this point since all but 2 of our Primary teachers quit on us.  So, we had to work w/ the Bishop to get replacements fast.  We're still down a couple pairs or two, so Steve and I taught Carter's class on Sunday.  Overall it went well, but we still trying to keep the kids distanced and allowing them to sanitize if they want.  Though masks aren't required (according to the CDC if you're vaccinated), many don't wear them anyway plus children aren't able to get vaccinated yet either.  We hope we can continue to meet as a ward and stay safe from Covid.

That evening we went over to LuDean's and had dinner together and had cake and ice cream to celebrate Carter's birthday.  He wanted "ninja" cupcakes, so we made these simple ones.  He wanted chocolate cake w/ chocolate frosting, w/ chocolate sprinkles and chocolate Oreos, plus chocolate ice cream for his birthday.  I think he likes chocolate :)  He got this birthday crown in Primary and worn it most of the day!

Carter w/ a book he got from Grandma and Grandpa McGrath.  

The boys played a quick game as well.  Thanks for the fun!

Great quotes about change.