2016 :: week 36

September 4

The first Sunday of each month a bishopric member goes to primary to introduce the theme. It was Anthony's turn this month. The elders joined him because the September theme is "the gospel will be preached in all the world." We've had sister missionaries in our ward for about a year, but this last week they were transferred out and Elder Childress and Elder Curtis were transferred in.

September 5

We met up with the Throssells for what is becoming a traditional "last pool trip of the summer," on Labor Day afternoon. Even though it was pretty hot the water was a bit chilly so the kids spent as much time out of the water as in. It didn't help that the concession stand was selling all remaining items at half price.

September 6

Lauren's current medium of choice is sidewalk chalk. She worked with Will to draw the fish in the big, blue ocean. Then she worked for quite awhile drawing herself and several of her preschool classmates on the beach.

September 7

Uh-oh. Elliott figured out how to climb on the hearth. If only he was as good at climbing down as he is at getting up. Elliott also cut two new teeth this week (top right side, bottom left side) bringing his tooth count to 6. Babies change so much so fast.

September 8

We've been having a lot of short bursts of rain, often while it is fairly sunny. Thursday morning I went to the garage and checked to see if it was raining before the kids and I started walking to school. It was not. It was a little overcast, but didn't look like it would rain anytime soon. I was wrong. By the time we got to the corner we felt a few scattered sprinkles. By the time we got to the pool it was full on raining. Luckily the kids had fun with it and didn't freak out about getting wet. What was crazy was by the time we got to the playground the rain had stopped! All of this happened in less than a quarter mile. Lauren selected her outfit that morning. I try to give the kids a lot of leeway with their wardrobes and not interfere with their clothing choices too much. This '50 shades of pink' outfit made me smile because it is just so her.

September 9

Girls in my ward have started to plan park meet ups during the week. There was no school Friday and several of us met up at Black Hoof Park for a few hours. I was sure it would be crowded but there were few people there other than us. Will worked with some friends to build a beaver dam in the water feature. We had a great time.

The Throssells invited us to go to Red Robin with them Saturday afternoon. The weather was gorgeous and we dined al fresco. After dinner we watched the BYU/Utah football game.