Withdrawals...

Is anyone but me really missing the Olympics? We had a lot of fun watching them every day and I'm feeling really sad that they're over! It was a very productive time for me, though.


I made a quilt...


a pin cushion...


and a doll blanket and some pajama bottoms for Em...

Having some fun projects to work on makes me feel not so guilty about spending so much time watching TV. Too bad regular TV isn't as exciting!

1/2 marathon

Steve ran the Top of Utah 1/2 marathon on Saturday. He beat his last year's time by a few minutes so he was pretty happy about that. Em and I handed out water and Gatorade at one of the aid stations. It was a fun morning and we're looking forward to the full marathon in September!

Just Scooter and me...

School started today and the kids were thrilled to be getting back to the life they love. They were so excited to see their friends and Em can't wait for homework!?! Is she really my child? Ryan was most excited for the pizza at lunch. He is for sure my child.

I can't believe how much I've accomplished since early this morning when Ryan left. It's amazing how productive you can be without a bazillion distractions.

Scooter looks a little deflated, I think he misses them. I'm sure he'll lick 'em to death when they get home. He's waiting by the door...







Some pics of the big day:

Ry still catches the bus at the crack of dawn. And no, he wasn't a bit embarrassed to have his picture taken this morning.


Emily told me the other day "all my dreams are coming true - I got the teacher I've wanted my whole life". Have I mentioned that she can be a little dramatic at times?

Makeover...

It's been 2 years since I started blogging and I had the same template the whole time. I decided it was time for a new look. What do you think?

Summer recap...

This has been an insanely busy summer and I'm so glad it's coming to an end! Here are a few of the things we did this summer.


Decorating bikes for the bike parade in Ogden.



Waiting for the fireworks to start...



Annual waterfight at grandma's...



July 24th Speedy Spaniard 10k and 1 mile run...

Trips to Bear Lake. Scooter loved the water and he especially loved chasing the seagulls!







Ryan turned 12 this year and we had a surprise party for him. We actually pulled it off! After the surprise and pizza, they had a giant water fight in the back yard.


Em decorating Ryan's room while he's sleeping...


S'mores at grandma's...

Logan River with Bailey...



Hannah Montana performed for us...


Seven Peaks and Build-a-Bear with cousins...







Whew. It's a good thing school starts in a couple of days, I'm out of energy and money!