Big Sun and Fun in September

Wow - it's been all sun for weeks. It has been wonderful. That made every fun activity even more enjoyable. We have had Audrey's birthday party, school events, and fun fall outings.

Kate started Kindergarten this fall - what a crazy change for all of us! She LOVES Kindergarten! She has so many friends already in her class - and she has made more. She is leaning so much - and sweet to everyone. Everyday she wants to play with one of her friends after school.

The biggest event of the month was Kate's broken arm . . . She fell off of the monkey bars at recess - and got a brake in her elbow. We found out it needed to be pinned - so we spent the afternoon at the primary children's surgical center doing anesthesia and bone setting/pinning. She is so sweet. Even though she has been in pain off and on through this process - she always has a good attitude. She will get the cast off in two more weeks!

Audrey is now 10 years old!!! She is getting so independent and wonderful. I really have appreciated her increased helpfulness and good attitude. She is a pleasure to be around. She changed to a new school, and was really worried about the "mean" teacher she was assigned there. Instead, she has really thrived and done well in school and with friends. We are all grateful to the easy transition. Her birthday party was the LOUDEST one yet. That was a learning - older is also louder!

Carson and Chad did an epic hike up to the outlaw cabin. It is found along the trail to the top of lone peak, and is about 5 1/2 miles straight up the mountain. They started hiking at 6 am, in the dark. They reached the cabin around 10 am. They didn't return until about 2 pm. Along the way they saw a dead deer tied to a tree, cool views and sunrises, and an awesome old tree. The best part was the cabin and the baby skis they found inside. Good work, boys!

We have had fun doing family activities, football games, soccer games, school events like the jog-a-thon and egg drop, and watching Carson exhibit his new Karate skills. Fall always feels so wonderful - the sun is warming and bright, the air is a little cooler, the colors are vibrant, there is a sense of contentment in the air. What a wonderful world.