{This Goon & #3 & #33!}

Hallelujah!
The pesky summer checklist is done!
Yes, I know...fall is here, but still.
It's done!

We finished #3
(Cutting down flowers and putting them in vases in their rooms).
No pictures. Sorry.

And #33.
Lagoon!!
Saturday was ICON Lagoon Day,
and the ladies have been patiently waiting for it to come.
Last year when we went as we were walking
through the parking lot to buy our tickets
Sienna exclaimed very excitedly,
"I LOVE THIS GOON!
Since then, Lagoon is only called
this goon.
And the ladies still love it.

The weather wasn't fabulous this year
and it rained for the first hour we were there,
but the ladies didn't mind.

They were just so excited to be there,
and we were so proud of how brave
they were!
Rickety Roller Coaster. check.
Fire Dragon-check.
Spider-check.
We didn't quite make it to Wicked...
next year.

It was great having the ladies tall enough to
go on rides together, while we watched from the sidelines.
We aren't big fans of those spinning rides-
cause, well we are old.
But they did love them, and were thrilled
that Selena Gomez was playing while on
the Music Express.
Yes, another picture taken of T and I,
by T and I.
He does love the camera.

It really was a great night.
No lines, lots of ride
and very happy ladies!

{As of Late}

My Goodness life is busy!
I had forgotten that when school begins..
homework begins.
And Dance class.
And Tavaci.
And Piano.
And I'm sure we've only just begun.

Here's a glimpse of what we've been up to.

Sienna and I joined Ads for lunch the other day.
She was very excited to see us....
and then chatted with her new best friend Kate
and ate as fast as she could so she could get to recces.
We felt very appreciated!
(Really, so glad she is loving school
and isn't homesick for me......at all.)

We packed up last weekend and headed

to Park City for a little getaway.

We walked around Main Street

Friday night and ate dinner and then made a stop

at the Chocolate Factory for dessert.

And for breakfast Saturday morning...

T and I looking completely smashed.

We drove around the city for a bit
and then surprised the girls with the
Alpine Slide and Mountain Coaster.

They were nervous!

(Before we headed up the lift).
They made us promise we would use the brakes,
a lot.

And then as soon as we started going down the slide

they both wanted to go FASTER!

It was a complete blast.

The ladies laughed the entire way down.

After shot...aren't they cute?

Here we are headed up the coaster.

They adored this too,

it as just so much fun!

They asked right about here if we could go
a few more times.
Love taking these ladies to do new things.

The girls got out their flower box out the other day
and attacked poor dad while he was trying to relax.
I think he looks FABULOUS though...don't you?And lastly, Roo decided she wanted straight hair
for school the other day.
I think she looks lovely.But I adore her curls! Adore I say!
This week we are finishing off the last 2 items on our
summer checklist.
Better late then never!

{9}

Today Trav and I are celebrating our 9th anniversary.
9 years!
How are we celebrating-you ask?
Well, T is working all day.
Then golfing for his mens association.
And he'll return at 6:45.
And I will leave at 6:50 for Young Womens.

We might smooch around 10.

Now, maybe it sounds like I'm complaining...
but I'm really not.
I love our beautiful, and sometimes chaotic life.
We've built it together.
And it's full.

And sometimes I really can't believe my luck.
Life is just so good.

{Kindergarten}

Little Roo started Kindergarten today.

I'm unsure how she is old enough for this.
She's my
BABY!

But she was ready, that's for sure.
Adyson started a week ago
and it's been rough for Sienna to have to wait.
We had a countdown.
And lots of jealous tears.Most of which were caused because she wanted
to wear her new back to school clothes.
She does look adorable, yes?Last Year

This Year.

I'm gonna miss spending so much time with her.
She is really such a sweet tenderhearted kid
with a BIG personality!
She is always dancing, bouncing, and willing to play.
She's a smart kid and is gonna love this year!

{#24}

#24
Decorate cupcakes.
We did it.
They were cute.
And very frosted.
Very.

(And yes, I know that school has started,
but we are only 2 away from finishing and I'm ok with
giving myself an extension!)

{2nd Grader}

Last year we had a nervous little first grader.
A very cute, nervous little first grader.

Today, I sent her to 2nd grade.
I sent my very excited, not quite as little-girl to 2nd grade.

And don't want to brag...

(I only say that when I really do want to brag)
but I think she might be the cutest 2nd grader around.

This year she got very into school shopping and
spent a good chunk of time picking out the first day outfit.
We went from store to store till she settled on this.
What a cute little fashionista I'm raising!

She loved her first day.
Loved her teacher.
Loved recess.
Sat by a great friend from last year.
Didn't complain about her homework!
And couldn't sleep tonight because she
can't wait to wear tomorrow's outfit.
(Is it wrong that I'm kind of proud of her excitement over clothes?)
I adore this kid of mine.
She's so smart, so kind, so tenderhearted, and so much fun!
Can't wait to see whats in store for her this year!I must go nibble her now.
She's edible.

{One Last Day of Fun!}

Yesterday we finally able to get together with some

friends we've been trying to hook up with all summer long.
It literally took all summer,
but at least we made it happen!

My friend Rhonda invited us over for a little water party,
and the ladies loved it.

Relaxing on the hammock.

They are all just adorable!

And a little crazy!

Thanks girls for the fun day!
So glad we finally got together!

{#17, #20, #21, #31 & Our back to school dinner}

#17
Paint Picture Frames.
They did it-and they turned out darling.
You'll have to trust me on this one.

#20
Read A Family Chapter Book.
The Boxcar Children.
I'd forgotten how much I adore that book.
The ladies loved it too.
I will take any suggestions for our next read....

#31
Go Miniature Golfing.
We went last week and the ladies loved it.
Each one scored a hole in one.
And I don't wanna brag...but....I beat Travis.

Cody was the winner.
But I think he cheats.
Just Sayin'.

#21
Help Cook Dinner.
We chose to do this one for our annual back to school dinner.
The ladies really wanted to help us cook dinner,
and then pretend we were at a restaurant and serve us.
We made our very favorite pasta dish and garlic bread.
The ladies loved squeezing the lemons, and putting the
butter on the bread.

We sat outside and they brought out a paper and pen and took our order.
Here's me and my darling waitress.


T and his.
The service was impeccable.

Trust me, it tastes better then it looks!

Then our servers sat down and joined us for

some dinner and we discussed our big plans for the year.
We decided on our theme for the year,
Be Confident.

I'm not quite ready to send them off to school!

After dinner we did this adorable back to school scavenger hunt,
found here. I changed a few things to make it fit what they needed,
and it was so much fun. The girls loved toting their
backpacks around the house and filling them up!
Dad reading a clue, Dr. Pepper in hand, natch.After the hunt we went on a bike ride,
made some yummy ice cream sundaes,
and then each child got a Fathers Blessing,
my very favorite part of the night.
I do love this family of mine!And I believe we are ready for school!
We only have 3 things left on our list...

{Camps & Lessons}

A good chunk of our summer was full of camps and lessons.
So many, in fact, that between our checklist,
vacations and birthdays, we haven't had
any down time.

Next year, I've gotta cut something out!

That being said, they loved every single thing they did.

They did a 2 week Art Camp at the AVA.
Adyson did it last year and loved it,
And Sienna was thrilled to be old enough to participate this year!!

The theme was the future.
They made robots, costumes, kaleidoscopes, paintings,
and they do a few days of cooking, as well as dancing and music.

It's fabulous, and the ladies love it.
The last day they do an art show where their art is
on display like in a gallery.
Then they put on a show-displaying some
songs they've learned, and dances, and this year
drumming.

Here are the ladies singing.
And Adyson dancing...with a boy!
They weren't thrilled about that....

And Roo, drumming.

That kid likes a crowd.

They also attended Golf Camp.
An hour every single week, the whole summer long.
Dad was so proud!
And have you ever seen such cuteness on the golf course??

Love their pink clubs!

They also took 2 weeks of swimming lessons,
which, mother of the year that I am,
I took no pictures of.

They loved them. Lots.
And have turned into little fish.

I'm glad I managed to get this all documented
before school starts (in a mere 4 days!)

I love fall though, so I'm not complaining.
Peace out.