Crackers

In the middle of the summer some friends in the ward moved back East.  They couldn't take their hamster with them so we bought him.  When we brought him home we were feeding him some snacks and Evan exclaimed "Crackers!" so that's what we decided to name him. :) He looks cute and all but he's still a rodent to me.  The kids are all enthralled though. 

School starts!

The first day of school is always excting.  The freshly sharpened pencils, new hairdos, crisp new lunchboxes.  I just lvoe how much my kids love school.  I hope they will always love to learn and develop their skills and talents.

Cyrena and Robyn Shields

Natalie's teacher is my good friend, Marilee Garbison. I am thrilled and know this will be a great year.

Morgan Mullins, Cyrena and Robyn Shields

And here's my preschool girl!  This is my last year with her at home, what a fun, smart little cookie

And her brother who adores her!!

End of Summer!

The end of summer was more swimming, playing, Pioneer Day, reading, ice cream and chores!

 How could you NOT swim with this stud?

 Pioneer Day Activities at the Mesa Temple!

Somebody realized she likes to read!