2nd week of July

Here are some highlights from the 2nd week of July.

Hudson climbing in the cupboard.  Monday, Steve went up to the cabin w/ the boys.  They met Dave up there and Stacie's family.  They went to clean up a little bit.  Phill was taking the young men in his ward up to the cabin for their campout, like Stacie did for their young women camp.  Apparently some of the leaders didn't want to do "real camping" in the mountains so they asked to go to the cabins like the girls did.  While up there Nyles shot his new .22 rifle.

I worked Monday and Tuesday, then took the rest of the week off.  We were supposed to have our family reunion then, but due to Sage's death the week before we decided to cancel it for now.  We went to the movie theater Wednesday morning.  They have kids' shows playing for $1.50, so we thought we'd go for fun.  We invited Dave/Joann to come with us.  We saw "The Bad Guys."  It was funny.

Pretty flowers growing in the yard.  We also had to cut down our plum trees last year since they were dying after Steve bumped the roots while putting the mulch in.  Amazingly a new tree is coming in!

A cute card Carter made for Steve and I.  We took down the bottom bunk in Hudson's room since his room is too small w/ it on and the fan is REALLY close when on top.  

My boss also sent me a really beautiful bouquet of flowers after learning about Sage's death.  It was really thoughtful! We ended up bringing them w/ us up to Idaho to share them with my mom :)

Thursday morning we left to go to Idaho.  We were planning to go to Idaho anyway, so we figured we'd go up and visit.  Thankfully Hudson took a small nap along the way.  There were pretty sunflowers along the way as well.  My dad got home shortly after us.  He went to the eye Dr. to get more cataracts removed.  Hudson thought it was funny and he looked like a pirate. :)

We went to visit my grandma that evening.  Carter and Hudson wanted to pet her kitty.  

She has pretty Coneflowers and Day Lilies coming in as well. 

Later my dad took Nyles to site in his scope for his .22 Rifle.  The scope was too long though and interfered when loading it.  They also shot my dad's rifle.

Friday morning we went fishing w/ my dad on his boat.  We didn't catch any, and only had a few bites, but we still had a good time and enjoyed the boat ride.

We saw lots of Blue Herring birds as well.

It warmed up pretty quickly, so we headed home.

Carter caught a lizard by the shop after getting home.  It was so little and cute!

Dad took the boys on a motorcycle ride.  Grandma Valere Hegerhorst (my dad's mom) came over for lunch.  Grandma's 93rd birthday was coming up on Monday, July 17th. We made pizza for lunch.  

After lunch we decided to head up to Barb's new place in Nampa/Kuna.

A beautiful sunflower field.  Hudson fell asleep right away and slept most of the way thankfully.  My boss also sent a flower bouquet up to Barb's place.  I gave her Barb's address since I wasn't sure when she'd send it, but she ended up sending us both one.  They were beautiful as well.

Barb and Rich moved into their new house in June.  

They have a pool in the backyard, so of course the boys wanted to swim!

Hudson going down the slide w/ Rich.

Calley on the slide.  Swimming fun!

Carter diving.

Carter diving.

The kids took a break for a Popsicle or ice cream, then back to swimming.

Barb and I went on a walk that night.  The sunset was so beautiful!  Their dog Zoe on the couch.

After Hudson was asleep, The kids wanted to do some night swimming w/ the pool lights that change colors.  It was pretty cool!

Night swimming.

The next morning Hudson took a pool noodle and pretended to "fish" in the fountain/pond they have.  Silly kid.  Then more Popsicles and swimming.

Barb invited everyone over for a BBQ Saturday evening/afternoon.  Rose had gone to stay w/ Dexter earlier in the week to help him cook/clean and whatever else they could do for him.  Anna came over as well, along w/ all of Daron's family (minus Daron who was in Cascade).  It was great seeing everyone!

Calley, mom, Rose, Barb and Anna.  Will (Haley's husband getting their baby DallasAnn) ready to go swimming while Hudson watched.  Riley, Wade, Wade's girlfriend Grace, Dexter, Colten and Dad.

Rich doing a jump.  Brady, Mikey and Abby.  Carter diving.  More swimming.

Hudson, Penny and Rich swimming.  Hudson mostly wanted to swim on his own.  

Rich doing more diving moves, along w/ Carter, Sophia and Nyles.

Diving.

Hudson liked to ride the jet ski then fall off into the water.

Nyles and Carter just LOVED swimming and diving most of the day!

Saying goodbye to Grandma (my mom) before she went home.  Later the kids watched a movie and Barb made popcorn, yumm!  We all had so much fun!  Thanks Barb and Rich for having us over.  It was especially great to see everyone.  

We drove back home Sunday morning in order to pick up Piper from the kennel that afternoon.  

Cute Hudson fell asleep on the way home.  It was such a hot day!

We also got home in time to go to our neighborhood Sundaes on Sunday.

We are all still in shock and grieving Sage's death.  Thankfully we know this isn't the end and we will see her again.  I am so grateful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ who made this all possible.