Oh August, How Quickly You Came and Went

 Well, we have all been back at school for 7 days now (11 for Andy and me) and, so far, things are going well.  It is definitely a different kind of school year, but the students (ours included) have been rockstars in keeping their masks on.  They all know they need to keep a safe distance from others but, let's be real, that is not always easy for 7- and 8-year olds.  They are really trying, though.  They just can't help it.  

Before we had to get back to reality, though, we did have a few more adventures at the end of July and beginning of August.  Enjoy!

Andy and Emma headed out for their annual backpacking trip!  This year they went back up to the Uintas for 2 nights at Weir Lake.  They had a blast!

They went with some friends, which always helps the trek in and out.

cooking the fish they caught at the lake

Andy and Emma have really been into fishing lately, so they headed out the next week for more camping and fishing fun.  (Side note: Abigail and I would have joined them but I had special contract duties to get done for the school district so we had some quality girl time!)

taking a hike in the neighborhood

August 17th = A few days before school started, we did have one unfortunate event happen.  This is what happens when you run into something just right...  After spending about an hour at a local clinic, they determined the cut was too deep and sent us down to the emergency room of the Primary Children's Hospital for deep stitches.

Once we got settled into a room at the hospital, she calmed down and was a rockstar.  

Since the cut was so close to her eye, it was decided it would be best for her to be sedated to make sure the doctor could do the job safely.  Here she is, waiting patiently to get started.

She is slowly coming out of her sedation.  It took about an hour.  She was quite funny and was seeing double (which was totally normal).

She was very excited to get a root beer slushy.  I, on the other hand, asked for a coffee.  

When it is close to 10:00 p.m. and Mom has had a full day of work (before students started), you feel ecstatic when you are told you can go home!

August 19th = Thank goodness we got the okay to start soccer 2 days later!  The girls didn't do any summer camps so Abigail was quite excited to get back into soccer.

August 20th = 1st day of school for Emma: 5th grade

August 20th = 1st day of school for Abigail: 2nd grade

August 28th = Abigail was chosen as Moose of the Month for August!  Students were picked because of how well they wore their mask and remained socially distanced from other students.

August 28th-30th = We spent the weekend at the cabin for a much needed weekend of Brighton air and relaxation.

She beats me every. single. time.

Emma tried out a friend's hover board.

It wouldn't be a trip to Brighton without a hike, or two.

And then when we get home we find our mama moose and her not-so-baby-looking-baby in our backyard.  It never gets old!

Stay safe, everyone!