Malissa singing in the car

Josh secretly video taped Malissa singing in the car.

First Day of School

Today Luke, Emma, and Malissa started school. They were really excited to go! Luke was especially excited to have his very own locker this year and to be in middle school! Emma and Malissa have teachers that we've had with Luke so they were excited to already know their teachers. While they were away at school I couldn't believe how quiet it was at home; it felt really weird! I was able to get a few things done at home and by the time the kitchen was clean it was time to pick up the kids. I got good reports from all of them! Great day!

New Shoes

These are a couple of shoes Luke custom designed for his sisters. He's be earning a little bit of money this summer designing a few hats and shoes for friends and family. It's been a lot of fun for him! He's found something he really enjoys doing.

Cakes, Cousins, Friends

Malissa and Emma went to a fun cake class this week and made gum ball cakes. They had so much fun decorating them and seeing their good friends. Thanks to the Christensen's for the great class!
Emma and Malissa's cousin Rachel spent the night on Friday. Great hair day girls!

While Rachel and Emma were painting their toe nails Malissa had her friend over to watch I Love Lucy reruns. They thought it would be fun to have a tent set up and make smores over our stove top. Very creative!

Good Friends

We got together with some of our good friends from Saratoga Springs. Only half the group was there but it was still fun to see everyone and their kids. All of us moved to Saratoga at the same time when our kids were young and most of us have moved from that area so it is a real treat to get together! Good times!

Last minute trip to California

Last Monday we decided to pack our bags again and head to California. Josh needed to be down there for work so we decided that we should all go. It was very crazy and last minute but we couldn't resist the idea of going to the beach again! It turned out to be a great trip!

On Friday we went to Zuma beach to watch the sunset. We had spent the day in Santa Monica with my parents so they were able to watch the sunset with us.

This is my favorite picture of the kids! They were having such a fun time watching the waves while trying not to get wet. I was surprised how warm the water was!

Claire was so afraid of the water at first. Finally by the second day she got used to the water and loved it! We had to watch her like a hawk because she loved running as fast as she could toward the water. She also liked chasing the seagulls!
It is a tradition to make pioneer wagons for Pioneer Day. They had a lot of fun making them with my mom and Kennedee!

We went to Santa Monica Pier. My parents wanted to take Claire on the Merry Go Round while we were there. She cried the whole time! She did not want to be on the ride.

Here are two yummy places that we went to while we were there.

Lavender Harvest

I took the girls to the Young Living Farm in Mona to see the Lavender Harvest. It was so beautiful! Emma and Malissa had fun picking the lavender to take home. It smells so good!

There was also a western town for kids. They could have played in the town the whole day! They especially liked the jail.
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The girls had to try the Lavender icecream and they loved it! What a treat!

Meanwhile Luke is at scout camp. He left on Monday and will be back on Saturday. We miss him already. Josh went to help at the camp today and said Luke is having a great time.