Lewis or Clark

Not sure which one Zach is aspiring to be.  But, we had a great time exploring the Provo River.

the beginning of the endless (almost) summer trip

Anna and I snuck off to Utah a day early and went to the park with Miranda.  

Sadly, no pictures of M, but we had a great time being free from hours in the car.

sleeping sisters

they really are the best of friends

First day of school 2013

Wow!  Here is to our fifth school year in the Ozarks.  

And, in so many words, here is how the first day was . . .

Anna

"it was good.  we didn't play games though. (insert pitiful noises)

on mom and anna day"

 Casey

 made it half day and then the arm couldn't take it anymore

best of 3rd grade:  "seeing friends"

worst:  "lunch because I hit my arm"

 Jill

best part of kindergarten:  "3 recesses"

worst part:  "this girl, she made lily and i, to go looking for her boyfriend, 

and they broke up, and it was so weird"

 Maggie

best of fifth grade:  "softball practice"

worst:  "i was bored about rules and stuff so i snuck out paper to draw"

 Sam

 "early morning seminary was . . . awesome"

best of 10th grade:  "seeing all of the blank faced freshmen"

worst:  "schedule still messed up.   argh."

 Zach

 best of 7th grade:  "if i do choir, i don't have to go to library"
worst: "if i don't do choir, i have to go to library :("

missing sam because of seminary

oh, no

Casey broke his arm.  So sad.  

Round off, back handspring and pop.  

Both bones in his forearm broken and lots of tears.  

But, no screaming. 

A trip to the ER.

A good doctor.

And, it was set in place.

What a brave kid.

toothless

Fruit Loops + One Very Loose Tooth = Hope of the Tooth Fairy

camping

4 boys camping

16 jugs bobbing overnight

1 fish hooked