Cub Scout Hike

We are making the best of our remaining time in Cub Scouts.  I joined the boys and Brother Barrow and Cole Barrow on a little hike right here in the middle of the Tri-Cities that I didn't even know about.  The Chamna Preserve.  These guys make quick work of 1 mile.

Rex, Lyle, David Bybee, Blake Freeman, and Ethan Perkins

I brought up the rear so we didn't lose anybody.  Fun to see these little guys just loving the outdoors and the use of their bodies with good friends.

Sunday Afternoon

Sariah pulled out the costume totes last Sunday.  LOTS of laughs and giggles.  They didn't want me to take pictures of them trying on the princess dresses, cheerleading, and gymnastics outfits but I did catch these pics.

I have to admit that this Mike Wasowsky costume of Bryant's was one of my best.  Rex was a fan too.

Surprised they could get into these one last time.

Hyrum decided he wanted to make cookies..topless nonetheless.

And Grandpa, Grandma, and Emma joined us for dinner and Sariah's late birthday cake (which she had already had a piece of).  Happy 14th beautiful girl!

Cross Country and Theatre in Moses Lake

Sariah running strong.  She finished second in the Junior High girls race.

More cross country cousins and their fans.

What a crew!

This picture is missing the stars, Britlan and Mia the "wonder beans."  These girls went to support them in their Missoula Children's Theatre production of Jack and the Beanstalk.

No School Friday

Sariah was the only one who had to go to school on her birthday.  Hyrum was in Moses Lake with Hayden and Jhett.  Bryant went to an early morning XC practice and breakfast.  Rex and Lyle and I headed to the 351 patch.  I was really missing the muscles of the operation.  Forunately, Taneil and Emma came to help.

Spent the afternoon at Woodward's pool with friends.

Rex on Lyle's shoulders

Lyle with the reverse dunk.

And it's good!

Rex had to give it a shot.

Sariah's first creation with Brain Flakes from Freeman's.

Sariah requested Little Ceasar's pizza, chocolate fudge cake, and watching Aladdin the live action movie with the family.  Rex and Lyle lasted a few minutes.  They really are NOT movie watchers.  Sariah was doted on all day from the time she left at 6:20 in the morning and found a candy banner to welcome her at Freeman's.  She was sung to in almost every class and Kiersten plastered her locker with post it notes.  I think she felt very loved.

Harvest Time

Beautiful backyard with the changing leaves of the Walnut orchard in the background.

Two of MANY, MANY buckets of of concords.  James did a great job maintaining them this year.

122 quarts and I don't know if we even picked half.

First Saturday of selling pumpkins.  While I was watching Sariah in Moses Lake, James took these guys to our GESA Stadium spot.  Met up with some long time customers.  

Homecoming 2019

James was the only one home when Bryant got all snazzy.  Sariah and I were at Women's Conference and the boys were at 351 playing with cousins. 

Cooper Maughn was Bryant's sidekick.  Anytime my big boys stand next to a Maughan they don't look so big anymore.

James said they were both pretty nervous.

Bryant and Lauren Schultz.  So grateful for GOOD girls!

Flowers courtesy of Aunt Haley

Dinner hosted by the Maughans.

Cooper Maughan, Hunter Hatch, Bryant, Nick Zornes
Grateful for GOOD boys too!

The whole group.

Glad Bryant's suit button didn't pop off during this picture.

Bryant, after many, MANY texts of coordinating rides, pick-up times, meal etc. told me, "I am never going to Homecoming again, and I am not going to PROM."  Fortunately, he had enough fun that he may rescind his statement.

Last night he just went with the guys to a movie.

Cross Country Cousins and Conference

Sariah on the home stretch.

Reichert giving it his all.

Sariah and one of her fans.

Hyrum, Sariah, Reichert, and Lyle at Big Cross Meet.  Sariah got a first place ribbon for Junior High girls.

Sariah and Kiersten becoming fast friends.  It warms my heart.
Sariah is so grateful for someone else who wears sleeves!

Conference Photos courtesy of Sariah.

A real miracle to sit in our living room at the feet of the prophets.

Changes this conference include the new YW theme and elimination of the terms Laurel, Miamaids, and Beehives.

Elimination of the ward YM presidencies.

8 new temples.