Girls

After 9 months of weekly ballet classes, Raya participated in a recital yesterday. We weren't allowed to take pictures during the performance, but this is a shot taken beforehand. I believe Raya is demonstrating "1st Position." She did very well at her dance. Somehow our kids have gotten into the habit of requesting waffle cookie "cakes" for their birthdays. Happy Birthday Adria!

SOMEONE'S GETTING MARRIED

This is my Uncle Greg and my "new" Aunt Stephanie. They will get married Sept 2 in Draper, UT.

Aimee

Von4L Backyard

This is how I spent my Friday evening and Saturday. Ben (an RM from my ward who works for Kevin) and I drove up Friday after work. That evening we installed the edging, weed barrier and 7 tons of gravel. We dug the valve box by tractor light.

The next morning we woke up at 4:30 am to the local firetrucks blowing their air horns in front of the house and inviting us to their traditional pancake breakfast over the loudspeaker. I love small towns. We spread dirt and installed the sprinkler system by lunch time. After lunch, we raked and installed 1800 sq ft of sod. A little troubleshooting and she was good to go!

Needless to say, I was moving a little slower at church today.

Brant

The Sun is Shining

Father's and Sons Outing
The top youth activity - stick burning

Breakfast burritos by the High Priests (Scotter-G in the black sweat shirt)

We'll we had another successful Father's and Sons outing. The weather was fantastic (a little cold at night) but great during the day. Lots and lots of fathers and sons and some great food. I did the old "car camping" this year. I slept in the Explorer. Not bad after you finally get situated. I came home and mowed the lawn and then sat out on the deck and read a Louis L'Amour. Mom went to her year-end party for the teachers and spouses. One of the teachers has a very nice place out past Viola so they go there for their pot-luck. I begged off and stayed home. Mom only has three teaching days left. I think she will be happy to have summer vacation arrive. She will be packing her suitcase and awaiting Kimbre's call. I will be in Boise Monday and Tuesday at meetings. I drive down with my friend from Spokane. We enjoy driving and visiting. I listen to my ham radio while I type and one of the guys on this morning said, "it's always a good day when you're above ground". Have a good week.