Emma had her first orchestra concert. Hopefully first of many. She had a great time and they sounded really good. I wish I could post the videos and show her off. But it was fun to hear her. This next Spring she gets to go to San Fransisco with her orchestra and also the band and choir from Lincoln. She is very excited.
Some fun fall times! First set of pictures is at Sundance. This was the first time we made it all the way to the top (thanks to Gma Close for watching Benson!). Unfortunately I left Jane's pink coat at the top and Sundance Never recovered it in the lost and found.
Fall BYU football game with some Fishbowlers. It was fun to have Dale and especially Tara there with me! We had a great time talking and Cade spent time talking with all his Fishbowl guys.
It's always good to get up into the mountains! Unfortunately this time Benny had a high fever on and off so we didn't stay the night but we still had a great time in Timpooneke Campground. The girls found a fun area down below with a stream and lots of trees and moss that they turned into their fort. The mountains are still my favorite place to be :).
I can't believe I am past 35 years old! Seems crazy but also this seems to be the best time of my life! I am loving where my children are at and where are family is at and there is nothing I would rather be doing that exactly what I am doing.
For my birthday I decided to get off my boo-hoo box and make my birthday fun. Cade is a salesman and has always had to work on my birthday and often a longer than normal day because it falls on the last day of the month (unless my bday is on a weekend). But this year I woke up that morning and asked Grandma Close if she wouldn't mind being here at the house while Benson napped so I could go up the canyon by myself. I brought my paddle board and went to Tibble Fork. IT WAS SO AMAZING! I loved being up there without lots of crowds and not having to keep an eye on any kiddos. I felt God's love and spirit up there and it was exactly what I needed and wanted for my birthday. I am grateful to Cade's mom for making that happen.
This was our last summer being able to use Sis. Maynes Cabin at Bear lake. So sad! We've had some amazing memories there and will miss having the same place to go. Our plan is to still do Bear lake next year but a different cabin for rent. We love coming to Bear Lake but this year we missed having Grandma and Grandpa Bleak there with us! They get home from their mission in March so next year we can have them back for summer. Also, this year Kristen and Andrew brought the boat they own. Boating was definitely my girls favorite part of Bear Lake. They didn't get enough tubing in their opinion but they loved it so much!
Boating Fun...
Some beach play...
Other fun...
