1st day of school

Connor is in first grade with Mrs. Easton and Sierra is a "titan tot" at Olympus High School.  Both were pretty happy for school to start!

Lake Powell

Lake Powell was a dream. It was just as good as I remembered.  What a different experience to go as a parent and not the kid. There was definitely less play and relaxing, but there is something magical about sharing something you love with your kids.  We love Ethan, but it was sure nice not to have him.

This is Al the aligator

and Greg the gecko

Sierra wasn't thrilled when he tipped over

Connor wanted to swim all day every day

The connect four queen

the captain

So beautiful

Ice cream at the marina is a must

Connor was so happy there

Some afternoon crafts to escape the heat of the day

I love watching these two work together

Both kids loved the waverunners

The sky in unbelievable down there

I was quite nervous here.  I had been 7 years since I'd last skied.  I had to think about which foot goes in back.

It's just like riding a bike.  Got up my first try.

Happy happy boy

Some serious bed head

I was terrified my dad was actually letting Connor drive the boat.  Most of the time Connor was looking down at the wheel and my dad would say a little right or a little left.  Connor did great though!

These kids have a pretty great dad.

I don't want to know how much water he drank

Connor jumped off the front of the boat

Sierra finally put her face in the water at the end of the trip

We can't wait to go back

A final goodbye to the boat

Our week in Fairview

We spent the week of the 24th in Fairview.  It was so great!!!  It's what summer vacations should be.  Family and fun!  The kids played all day and had the best time with each other.  It was a week of making memories and growing closer together.