Alta summer cheer camp

All the early morning practices and the hot sun of summer always leads to the favorit week of the summer - cheer camp!!  McKinley always comes home socially exhausted and full of stories!  This year was no different and she had a great time!

The six seniors on the 2021-2022 team!

 

Mother and Son date

 

Evan had a day off and we decided to go and try something new.  We went rock climbing!!  It was tougher than it looks and it was all bouldering (no ropes) so it was a little intimidating for me.  It was super fun though and I was able to get up a few of the easiest pathways.  Evan was much better and enjoyed climbing up some of the more challenging routes.  All in all we had a great time!

A new view out front

Sadly, the three big pine trees in front of our home were dead and had to be removed.  It was amazing how quickly the crew came and removed them.  One minute they were there and a few hours later all three and the stumps were all gone.  It really is such a change for our view...we kind of feel exposed now, but they were obviously dead and had to come down.  I know we won't miss all the needles and pinecones, but we need to put something there.  We'll see what we decide to do with the space!  

 

Annual swimming party at Sandee's

A favorite event of the summer is the annual swim day at Sandee's house!  We are so grateful that she opens her pool and yard to our huge family!  And it's so fun to have a pool day with all the aunts, uncles, and cousins!  This year was no different and it was a perfect summer day at the pool for all of us.  Great to catch up and visit with each other while cooling off in the fun waters!  The epitomy of summer!

 

Happy Father's Day!

 Today was the day to celebrate Dave!  We were able to gather together and spend time together as a family celebrating Dave as the amazing father he is.   The kids always know where to go for advise and guidance.  He's the best cheerleader and attends everyone's events.  He can figure out how to build or fix anything and is always there to help with problems.  We love Dad!!

McKinley's 17th birthday

While McKinley was on her HEFY trip for her actual birthday we celebrated her when she got home!  She got a puppy!!  So cute...introducing Loki!  He's adorable and she's so happy.  Happy birthday princess!

 

Crazy events at our house today!

So today there was a strange accident at our house.  No one was home, but according to the neighbors a car came speeding up our dead end street, lost control of where they were going, and flew through our trees and mailbox to hit the back of our parked truck and hurl it into the neighbors driveway and car.  Scarey!!  Luckily no one was hurt, but our truck in totalled and the wall between our driveway and the neigboors no longer exists.  Not to mention the young man's car who caused the whole thing.  We did hear that the driver was not seriously hurt, even though he was not wearing a seatbelt and required ambulance attention at the scene.  We hope he will be ok and that lessons were learned from the expeience!