We Miss Her!

Mikelle has been gone more than she's been home this summer. Although I am thrilled with the things she has been able to experience and to know the people she's met, I'm ready to have her home.


I miss:
watching Jane Austen movies
listening to her practice
her sweet, calming influence on the younger children
late night talks
the way her room smells after she gets ready
her Taylor Swift song dedications
her laugh
my flat iron

The Benefits of a Big Brother

She was hot...she was tired. She was DONE!! Mitchell didn't hesitate to help.

Rockin' R Ranch

Our family, with several close friends, stepped out of life for a few days, went to one of the smallest towns in Utah and stayed at a ranch. The girls felt like they were living with Laura Ingalls and the boys (young and old) lived out every "cowboy and indian" dream.

A few of the activities we enjoyed:


Barrel Racing: This girl acted like she'd been riding a horse her whole life!

Archery

A little swinging and exploring for hours

A few long talks...about what (and/or who)?

The crawfish the girls put in the boys shower!

...OH the pranks that went on...and on..and on....

Tubing and Boating

Hayrides

A little pond for canoeing and swimming

Crafts

Line Dancing..we'll use the term "line" a little loosely here...

Trail Rides every day

Late game nights/early mornings

Last, but certainly not the least--SING ALONGS!!!

Thanks everyone for the great time and the great memories!