A hole

We decided to buy a basketball hoop and thought it might be fun to install it ourselves. You have to dig a four foot hole for the cement base. I thought it was going to be no big deal but wow four feet is a lot bigger then I thought. Kevin worked hard and got the hole dug. Now it is onto the cement.

First week of school

The first week of school went well for the girls. They are settling into the new schedule well. Madison has decided to keep her classes at Rocky Mountain High School. At first she thought it was too overwhelming and was going to drop them so she could just have all of her classes at Meridian. The counselor was relieved because she wasn't sure how she was going to rearrange her schedule to get the classes that she needed all at Meridian. Allison is loving school like normal. I still wish that she would switch schools but she seems happy. Ashley loves her new school. I wish that we would have moved her last year. She is making lots of friends and loves the atmosphere at her new school. It was a great week of school for the girls. I am definatly grateful for the weekend because we all caught a cold except for Ashley. A break from school was needed for some rest and some good homemade chicken noodle soup and the diffuser running. I hope we all kick this so next week isn't too miserable.

Meridian temple

Tonight after a busy day of errands we ran by the temple to see the progress. I can't believe how far it has come since the last time we drove by.

It is exciting to see it going up. I love to see the temple.

First game as a Chica

Ashely played in her first game as a Chica today. She looked so tiny on the field. She is playing up to U11 so she can stay with her team from last season. She might be tiny but she is tuff and did a great job. This is going to be a great opportunity for her to grow as a player and learn the skills that she needs to continue in soccer.

The girls didn't win their first game but they fought hard and did a great job.

First day of school

All three kids started school today. This is the first time that they have all started on the same day. I am so happy to be done with year round school.

Before Madison left for school I had to get a picture of them all.

Madison started her junior year today. I can't believe after this year she only has one year of high school. Where has the time gone. I am not ready for her to grow up.

She is a little nervous for school to start. This year she has a two classes at Rocky Mountian high school because Meridian doesn't offer some classes that she needs. I am glad that she can still take the classes but I understand that she is nervous because I am too. I am sure that she will do great as always. She is ready for her junior year.

Allison started eighth grade today. She chose to stay at Meridian Middle instead of switching the school closer to our neighborhood. I am nervous about this decision but want to respect her decision. Last year was a hard year but she has made many new friends so hopefully it will be a great year for her.

She is excited for NJHS and jazz band it is going to be a great year.

Ashley started fourth grade at a new elementary. She is a little nervous but mostly excited. Paramount looks like it is going to be a good change for her.

There are many kids from our ward in her class. She is happy that she will know people but she is most excited that Kendall will be in her class.

These two have been inseparable all summer. They have such a cute friendship. I am so happy that Ashley has Kendall for her first day and the whole year.

Kevin went out of town this morning and I will be working at the fair when the girls get home from school so I thought I would leave a little something special for them on there first day. I am sad no one will be home to hear about there first day. A little something special will hopefully make it easier.

The girls did survive there first day of school. Allison and Ashley had a great time and can't wait to go back. Madison is feeling a little overwhelmed with her AP classes but is ready to face tomorrow. I have a feeling this is going to be a great year for everyone.

19 years

Today Kevin and I celebrated 19 years of marriage. Nineteen years ago I never could have imagined my life being like this. We have three beautiful children that are happy and I am more in love with Kevin then I thought was possible 19 years ago. I can't beleive that we will be celebrating 20 years next year.

Yellowstone

On Thursday I left with my parents and headed to Wyoming. My cousin Laura's little boy died and I felt that I needed to go to the funeral. It has been many years since I have seen her but I remember what it meant to me for all the people that came when my little brother died. I really felt strongly that I needed to be there. I am glad that I went. I got to see Laura and let her know that I was there for her and see Carrie her sister that many people from the family haven't seen in many years.

After the funeral my parents needed to head back to Texas so my Aunt Lynnea offered to take me back to my car in Pocatello. Jeff came with Aunt Lynnea so it was fun to spend more time with them since we didn't get to talk much at the family reunion. We drove through Yellowstone. It was such a beautiful ride. We saw a few buffalo along the side of the road.

It made me think of Ashley and her encounter with a buffalo. We also stopped at the falls.

We didn't get to see these last time we went through since Ashley wasn't feeling that well. We need to go back again as a family and spend more time seeing everything that Yellowstone has to offer. It is so close I can't believe we haven't done it already. I had such a great time with my Aunt and cousin. I know why this trip was so important. I am so glad that I went.