FAMILY PARTY

Nothing like typing in everything and then somehow it disappears. I hope I remember everything.

Saturday, August 16 we had a family party over at my parents for Isabella and Ciara's birthdays. We were told the party had changed from 5pm to 4pm so that Beth and Ramsey could get back through Parley's Canyon before they closed it for bridge work. Well, Mark and Ty showed up, we showed up and were waiting. At 4:30 Dave and his family showed up and then we were all waiting for Beth and Ramsey. 5:00 - still waiting. . . . 5:09 still waiting. . .around 5:20 p.m. they come strolling in. Apparently Beth did not remember Dave called and moved the party earlier. . . . that's a conversation that will stay between teh two of them.

We had a bar-b-que, opened presents, had cake and ice cream and watched the kids play while the adults chatted. And of course when it's time to go - it's always too early for the kids to stop playing. We'll have to make a play date for all the cousins to play one day.

Sunday was hectic for us. Debbie brought down Trea, Nathan and Rachael for the day (the weekend was messed up a bit). They came to church and then afterwards Greg was able to set apart Trea as a priest and Nathan a teacher. Finally.

After we got home Greg gave a father's blessing to Rachael, Garrison and even Payton. In fact, Greg got a father's blessing from HIS father. Wait. . . . I didn't get a blessing. Guess I'll need to get one soon from Greg.

School starts this week for Trea, Nathan and Rachael and Garrison starts on August 25. I can't believe that school is starting so soon. . . . the kids definitely are NOT ready for that. Well, enjoy it. The sooner you start - - the sooner you get out.

Random thoughts

Nothing like going out on Saturday to look at houses and then afterwards going to Macy's store to buy a new blender and can opener. It's amazing how things can break one right after the other. The best part was we only spent $17!!!!. Yep. That is right. Well, along with the $100 in gift cards that I get from work.

Greg's birthday is this Friday. I wont mention how old he is, but he's old enough to have a 16 year old son as well as a 4 year old daughter.

AAHHH - the nice quiet evening on Monday with kids in bed by 8:00 p.m. Yes, they must be feeling sick to go to bed that late. They were hoping to go to be BEFORE family home evening, but as parents we made them suffer for about 10 minutes. They sure were in a good mood this morning. (I don't think that will happen again tonight.)

Swimmin' Fun

Saturday night our ward had a swim party and had reserved the outdoor pool in Taylorsville. Nothing like swimming from 8:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. There was a decent crowd there, although I'm surprised there were not more families. The water was a bit cool at first but once you got in you didn't want to get out. Garrison was either on the diving board or on the water slide the entire time. Payton at first just wanted to walk around and not get too wet. Once she did get wet she had fun. She hesitated at first about the water slide but when she saw her friend go down with her mother Payton decided it was her turn also. Walking up the stairs to the slide was a bit cold with a slight breeze, but the water running down the slide was warm. Payton enjoyed the ride. Afterwards the activity committee had brought ice cream goodies and everybody enjoyed a treat or two, or three, or four. . .

SMOG

With all the fires that are buring in California and Utah - nothing like looking up into the blue, uhm blue/gray - sky. Working in downtown Salt Lake there's nothing more than going outside and trying to breath some 'fresh' air. It will all clear out once our temperatures start dropping.

Saturday we have a ward party at an outdoor pool from 8:30 pm until 10:30 p.m. should be a lot of fun. I'll have to take pictures an post them so you can see the fun we've had.

Lately Payton has been getting upset with Garrison because at breakfast time he stares at her as he's looking outside. She does not like that. . .but we tell her that Garrison keeps looking at her because she is so beautiful. Then she gets a little smile on her face and is in a better mood. (I know we're in trouble when she gets older.)