Park City

While in Utah, the kids and I went to Park City with Hannah, Miranda, and Jo.  Nana kept Anna so that we could frolic more freely.  Everyone agreed the rollercoaster was the best.  Because of the heat, we endured a tad bit of whining from a girl that starts with M and ends in iranda, but it was one of our favorite memories from a summer filled with fun.

First Day of School 2011

The first day always brings a few jitters, but being more familiar with teachers and the routine seemed to help this year.  We dropped them all off without a hitch and now it's three o'clock and Jill and I are ready for them to come home.  But, I have to say Jill did enjoy having control of the TV today.  No compromising.  Tonight our back to school bash is scheduled.  I pressured Ron into moving the table to the entry again.  I find it fun, not so sure about him.  So, here we go with another year hoping to learn and hoping to grow.

2 years later

Two years later and a new toddler on the front porch.  Anna loves to help me water the flowers in the front.  As I snapped pictures, I couldn't help but remember a little Jill on the front porch two years ago when we moved into our house.  

For Nana

Jill may be a performer.  It's still up for debate.  But, she does love to sing on her terms and when she does she has a crowd of listeners.  One of her most ardent fans is far away, so here is a video just for Nana.

One minute of not so safe fun

With a tornado warning and a flash flood alert in effect, the kids were out in the river behind our house before I could say no.  The weather here has been absolutely crazy the last 3 days.  More water than I have ever seen has been dumped on W.P.  Several businesses have flooded including the local quilt shop.  Soon, fabric I scored at the flood sale will be made into trek attire.  But, for today, the kids enjoyed a minute of fun that some proclaimed to be better than Disneyland.

king shorty comes to pack meeting

thought process of a 3 year old

Mom:  Why are these scriptures in the refrigerator?

Jill:  I put them there so Anna wouldn't get them.

Who would have thought?  I have to give her a little credit because Anna didn't get the scriptures.