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.