Friday, September 16, 2011

Labor Day Weekend in Alpine

This was the first time we’ve been to Alpine since the Wallow fire. We feel so very blessed that our property was spared.

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Little Mara with a cheese ball tub almost as big as her!

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Campfire fun!

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“S’more fun!”

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“The Four Musketeers”.  We didn’t see much of these guys the whole trip.  They spent their days exploring in the mountains and only came back for mealtimes. :)

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So adorable! I had so much fun watching these cute girls play.

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Cousins are the best!! One of these days we’ll go up when they can experience sledding in actual snow. :)

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We drove around to take some pictures of the Wallow fire damage.  Such beautiful country that will never be the same.

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On our way home from Alpine we spontaneously decided to drive up a road to explore an interesting mountain outside of Springerville.  We have been driving by these mountains for over 30 years, and have never done such a thing. It was quite interesting. We drove up to a level area half way up the mountain and took time to explore.

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

First Day of School!!

This year I have 3 kids in 3 schools-Elementary School, Jr. High and High School! 

I can’t believe that my sweet Dallin boy is a big 1st grader! He was a little concerned about going into 1st grade because he didn’t know how to spell “Pokemon” or “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”.  And yes, I did have to google that to make sure I spelled it right. :) So far his teacher hasn’t asked him to spell either of those words, so I think he’ll be okay in 1st grade. :)

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Parker has moved on to Jr. High this year!! He is now “a sevy” which is the term the 8th graders use to refer to the 7th graders.  Isn’t it funny how they think they’re so cool now that they aren’t the youngest anymore?? :)

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Cassie is a a big 10th grader this year!  This will be a big year for her considering that she will be turning 16 in a couple of months and able to drive and date.  Hmmm…not sure I’m ready for that. :)

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I love my 3 kiddos.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Phelps Back to School Party!!

My kids would tell you that the one and only good thing about summer ending is the annual Phelps Back to School Party! What fun!!!

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