The End

Summer has come to an end. Tonight I have been a little sad about it. We had a really good summer. It was stressful at times and has been a little crazy but all in all it was really good. We made some really good memories. Our six day adventure from New York to Arizona is something I will never forget. It was fun to drive through the different states and see new things and places we have never seen. It was fun to relax every night in a hotel and swim and eat dinner and just spent time as a family.

It's been fun getting settled back in Arizona. Gavin is loving the practice he is at and he works hard everyday. We love our ward and the kids have made a lot of friends. It's also been fun to hang out with our old friends.

The kids and I went to Utah over the 24 of July to spend time with family. I have sure missed being around family. It was fun for all of the cousins to get together and play and to get to know each other a little better. The summer evenings at my parents house were the most enjoyable. It was nice and cool and everyone would be outside enjoy themselves.

Tomorrow starts a new school year. Braden will start second grade and Abby kindergarten. They are so excited about it. I thought I was excited until this evening when I was sitting on the couch reading the kids books. It hit me how fast they are growing up. Sometimes I wish they wouldn't grow so fast. Ellie and I will get to spend a lot of time together during the days.

I have set new goals for this upcoming year. I hope to better myself by being a better wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and strengthening my testimony.

Here are a few pictures from our summer.