Last Week of July, beginning of August

Here are some highlights from the last week of July and start of August.

All 3 boys had their annual Dr. exam on Monday, July 28th.  The boys are all growing!

Carter and Hudson also started their 2nd round of swim lessons this summer, lasting 2 weeks.

That night we went and had ice cream for Conor's 13th birthday. We met at a park, then played.  Dave and Joann came as well.

Having fun at the park.  Stacie in Cinderella's carriage.

Hudson having fun playing!  Phill making him dizzy.  Stacie pushing Claire on the swing.

Tuesday evening we went out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse to celebrate the boys' birthdays!

More fun at swim lessons.

Wednesday afternoon, Steve took Nyles to do baptisms for the dead at the Draper Temple.  That evening I had a Stake Primary Meeting.  

Hudson playing w/ magnets.  Nyles and Steve at the temple.

The boys took turns reading to each other while the other was doing swim lessons.  Thursday, after swim lessons, Steve and the boys went up to the cabin.  They practiced shooting.

More fun at the cabin shooting.  Then back at home, Hudson being silly.

Hudson is going to start Upstart soon, in preparation of Kindergarten next year.  He went to an orientation to get started soon.

Saturday, we drove up to Idaho for Dexter and Anita's wedding.  We stopped at Barbara's place to drop off our stuff and change, then drove over to the wedding.

Cute Hudson.  Steve taking a quick break at Barbara's place before leaving to the wedding.

Here comes the bride!

Family pictures.

And more family pictures.

Getting dinner.

Time to cut the cake.  We're so happy for Dexter and Anita!

Back at Barbara's house.  Hudson wanted to play in the sand w/ Abby.  

Carter playing w/ Zoee, then Zoee helping to clean the dishes.

We drove home Sunday.  When we got home, I made cupcakes for our family dinner that evening.  We sang Happy Birthday to Conor (July) and Nyles and Hudson (August).

Claire eating a cupcake, turned into a sandwhich.  Steve petting Mesa.  The boys playing w/ Nerf guns.  Conor ended up coming to our place and slept over that night.

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