Emma has been wanting to make dinner about once a week. Last time, she set out all the bowls with (plastic) forks. Notice the napkins underneath.
She placed all ingredients and kitchen tools in the appropriate places...
We went to our last Deer Valley concert of the summer.
We love getting out on the paddle board.
Every year, there is a huge arts festival on Main Street. This year we decided to take the city bus.
Abby insisted on taking pictures by the statues.
Andy and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary on August 9th. This is what I made for him. The left mountain has a map of Anchorage (where we met); the middle is a map of Park City Mountain Resort (where we got married); and the right mountain has a map of Utah (since that is where we live now.)
family selfie before heading off to dinner and The Book of Mormon
We rented a house at Six Lakes (Altamont, UT) with some friends, again, this year. I love seeing the Pilot loaded up with outdoor toys!
When you have 4 families (and 8 kids) together for 3 nights...
One night we had a popcorn bar to go along with our outdoor movie.
Emma and I made some back-to-school gifts for the teachers at Abby's school.
Abby's 1st day of Pre-K
Our very good friend, Ben, got married last weekend!
Andy and I had to go back on August 17th, and that is also the day Abby's school opened. My sister came out to watch Emma before she went back on the 24th. They had a great time together!
Emma (and my sister) made bags of trail mix to hand out to the staff at our school. That girl has a heart of gold.
delivering the treats...
Emma loves to play nail salon.
making air fresheners with baking soda and essential oils
Emma even made me one for my classroom.
Each year we have a big "welcome back" get-together with all of the school district staff. There is no better way to start such a meeting than the high school band!
solar eclipse
I love this photo! Abby wanted Emma to walk her to the car one morning.
August 24th: Emma's 1st day of 2nd grade
