September Miscellaneous, 2021

 This September was great because most activities were back, and the kids' lives and activities felt so much closer to normal.  We played often and spent as much time as possible outside.  

The kids love it when the firetruck comes to school.

September was all about Luke and BYU Football.  We got a pair of season tickets and Tim and I traded off taking Luke to the games.  He was such a super fan and it was so fun to watch the games with someone who was so enthusiastic. Some of our very best fall memories were made at these games. 

Watching BYU beat the Utes was magical. 

And then somehow we ended up jumping over the rails and storming the field.

When he wasn't watching football, Luke spent as much time as possible playing the game.  This was his first official year to play in a flag football league and it was such a great experience.  They had a lot of good wins, and some tough losses, but overall, he learned a lot and really improved as a player.

And the BYU Football fun continues.

This little soccer team is just so much fun.  We keep convincing Tim to coach so that we can keep most of the girls together each season.  It's been so fun to watch them learn how to work as a team. 

We love fall festivals.  

This one at Wilkerson Farms is just down the road from us. 

Shopping with this girl is always an adventure,

And yes, we bought the hat, but not the glasses.

While Luke went to football games, Ruby made sure that she had her own date nights.

The girls were super excited to help Taylor celebrate his birthday.

I don't even remember the occasion, but gosh they are just the cutest!

Back to school meant back to projects.....Luke did a great job on his poster detailing our trip to Yelllowstone.

And Ruby made an awesome art project for the Reflections contest.

I was able to go on a field trip with Ruby to Farm Days

Our obsession with this silly dog continues.

Spring Break 2022 - Newport Beach

Is there anything better than a good day at the beach...I really don't think there is.  We spent the second half of spring break at Newport Beach and it did not disappoint.  In fact, Ruby said that she liked the beach even better than Disneyland.  As we were driving one day, Luke said that he couldn't even remember what our life was like back at home, and for a moment, neither could I.  Seems like a pretty great vacation when you can completely lose track of reality.  

These little beach babies love playing in the waves almost as much as they love digging in the sand.  I couldn't believe how brave and confident they have become in the water.  I always forget how cold the pacific is, and couldn't believe how long the kids could stay in the water and play.  I did get in for awhile and play, but was perfectly content in my chair on the sand, soaking in the sun.  A few days at the beach was the perfect way to end our vacation.

We ran and biked along the ocean path,

The people, the sights, the sounds...all of it are my favorite.

Our hotel had a rooftop deck which was the best place to hang out.

I'm still thinking about that acai bowl.