Boating with the Rowleys

We finally got some boating time with friends! Stef & Josh and boys came out to play.  I didn't know how worried Stef was but she conquered her fear and came! The boys were naturals and wanted to do everything! It was a great day at Hyrum Res!

We took them to our fav food spot afterwards.

There's never a dull moment with Josh around so we all had many laughs and good times.

And after all these years, these 2 are still pretty good buds.

 

Farewell Weekend

It's hard to believe that the time is coming that my parents won't be just a few hours away anymore. I'm over the moon happy for them and at the same time know it will be hard. We kicked off their big weekend with some time in the temple together. It was a special day. I sent Carter and Mollie to do baptisms while we did a session. 

Then it was time for their farewell at church. So many good people came to support them. We all loved hearing their testimonies. They hosted lunch at their house afterwards. It was a feast!

Then the goodbyes started happening. This one was a tear jerker. They love each other so much.  These ladies are so special to me!

 

Girls Camp '24

 I was asked at the last minute by a desperate camp leader if I could please come be an extra leader at camp. I figured out a way to make it work and took off to Heber Camp aka Heaven at the top of the mountain! Its views and amenities were absolutely stunning!

The girls were fairly well behaved too, besides a few complaints of cold showers because the older girls took too long. 

It was fun to be a fly on the wall and watch the magical bonding that can only happen at girls camp.

We helped with a faith walk where i had to try to persuade them off the path. At first it was humorous and then it set in that this was Satans work and how easily they can go off course with one wrong step. It brought me to tears a few times! 

Axe throwing and ninja star throwing were super fun. Mol did really well and i didn't do too bad with the stars.

I was put in the beehive cabin. So young and silly and clueless about hygiene or cleanliness! But totally adorable.

The lake day was so fun!  We couldn't get in the water but we might as well have for how wet we were! an hour long water fight ensued on the water and it was so fun. Those missionaries really know how to bring the fun!

This couldn't have come at a better time for me. I was needing a break and the spirit and adult time. All of these cups were filled and I left feeling so refreshed!

Camping with the Reeds

We wanted to do a camping trip with the fam but only Jord was available. But we didn't let that stop us! We tried a new spot in Hyrum  called Pioneer campground. It was small and secluded and we loved it!

Tough guys!

There were so many pretty places to explore.

And meals were delish as always.

Then we hit the water! We spent the day in the boat and the littles did so great!

Games were played and treats were ate.

And Mollie tried to chop wood.

Mr Tough guy.

Cuties sleeping by the fire.

We had so much fun and didn't want it to end. The only bummer was our air bed getting poked and popped by giant thistles! Good thing Walmart was close so we could go for a new one!

 Until next year!