Good Times

Deborah and her family came for a bit and it was cute to see these cousins cooking.

Marian found a friend!

She fished him out of the pond, but he didn't turn into a prince, so she sent him back.

A sneaky picture during evening scripture study.

This is Marian, getting her driving test. Actually, this is the pre-test.  We did not know that the Tester would ask her to demonstrate adjusting the mirrors, and locating the hazard lights, parking break and high beams.  Marian still passed and was authorized to drive!

Delaney had fun with Hailey.

Rylee also had a good time with Hailey!  I think they would have enjoyed having a younger sibling. Or maybe it is really only fun when you don't have to live with them?!

This vest was a fabulous thrift store find. Marian had to model it so we could send the picture to Callie.

And another thrift store delight.  No. We did not bring it home, this photo was enough!

 

Independence Day Shenanegans

I'm not a good Independence Day celebrator.  I mean, I like it, and I do like watching fireworks, but I don't go out and buy them.  I don't know what to get or what things do.  So I leave that to my brother-in laws to take care of.  Ian did not disappoint this year.  Deborah and Ian were visiting and they made it a more exciting evening than I would have!

Pre-firework festivities; being dive-bombed by a firefly!

More worried about future attacks from fireflies than she is about the fireworks.

Haley and her sparkler.

Charlotte and her sparkler.

I wanted a sweet 4th of July picture with this kid.  But the sparkler died too fast.

Take 2 with the sparkler

Love this cute kid!

Chainsaw lessons

A couple in Dad's ward had a tree fall on their roof during a recent storm.  Dad recruited us to go help chop into movable pieces.  It was a delightful morning!  It was hot, sweaty work and we hauled cut limbs to the trailer. The trunk needed to be cut into chunks so we could haul it to the trailer. Dad took the opportunity to teach the girls to use the chainsaw.  They loved it.  And some embraced it with more confidence than others.  

Overall we had a great morning of service and a good workout.  It was impressive how much we were able to get done with so many helping hands.

 

When you take too long at church

If you happen to be going to church and they are doing covid measures and they do not take back the little plastic cups, you happen to end up with a collection of them.  And if you happen to be visiting your parent's church and get to visiting after meetings are over, and the kids get bored and tired of waiting for you, you may find photos like these on your phone later.

 

The Red White and Blue 5k

We made it to Mountain Home in time to participate in their annual Red White and Blue 5k race.  Dad was off at the temple, so he missed it.  But Marian, Callie and I ran it. Actually, we almost missed it too as I somehow did not hear my alarm.  But the girls managed to get up and ready and out the door in 15 minutes and we arrived before registration closed and were able to get signed up and signed in.

It was HOT!  But we had a good time, and we cheered for all the other runners as they went by.

We all medaled in our age categories, so that was fun too.