The Zoo with Bri and Friends

I got to go with Bri on a field trip to kick off the school year. Its fun to watch her interact with her friends and the silly things they do. And because I know one day they will all look back and laugh at these pictures, here they are. 

 

#3 in State

Its always an exciting time when all the points are counted at the end of the season for BMX. Carter was absolutely stoked that he was #3 in the State in points. We are proud of him and the hard work he does and the dedication he has. Sure love this boy and that big happy smile! 

 

HOCO '24

It finally came! The anticipated HOCO dance! After a lot of planning and a lot of changing plans, it finally kicked off!

Corsages and pics were first up at the lake.

Cute matching shoes!

Dinner was hosted at home. We did Olive Garden and it tuned out pretty nice I think!

their day date wasn't super exciting because Carter had a race he couldn't miss. But we tried to make a nice picnic in the bed of the truck for them.

Gosh he cleans up nice!! He's so grown up!

 Enjoy the evening you 2!

Temple Fun Run

To help get everyone excited about the new temple in our neighborhood we hosted a temple fun run! It went from the stake center and down and around the temple and back. It was followed by a pancake breakfast and a freedom celebration and program. The weather was perfect and I even ran most of the way! Go me! (Right there in the red shirt).

The finish line was a cool balloon arch complete with music and cheerleaders!

Carter ran 3 laps around everyone I think and was awarded the largest pancake from Pres Johansan, who he beat! It was a fun morning and a fun way to come together as a stake. 

 

New Things

We've joined the music world! Brielle has begged us to play the violin and we finally caved and she is picking it up like a pro!

Carter was answered by his HOCO date.

Our stake put on a temple fun run and Carter won! The stake Pres made sure he got the biggest pancake!

ANNNND.......We have an official teen driver in the house. Chad took him down to Delta for his test and he passed! Ready or not, here we go!

 

Sweet 16

I really had to coax Carter into having a party and when he agreed, they all had a blast at our house!

We BBQd and had yard games set up.

An ice cream bar was for dessert.

Cute girls were all around!

And handsome guys

It was a super fun evening!

 Can't believe we are here all ready! Wish us luck with the dating and driving! You've gone pretty easy on us kiddo,  I hope it continues! We are extra proud of who you are becoming!

Exploring

Alex told me about Pink Lake in my backyard so we had to go. Sure enough, it is as pink as ever! The creatures that live in it make it appear pink. It is SALTY! Everywhere there are crystalized salt formations. Everything sparkles!

You could walk for miles and never go above your knee. The water is so clear too. Watch out if you have a cut though! It will sting!

Chad and I did some mountain exploring for fun one day too. We have so much interesting beauty all aroind us!