First Day of First Grade

Connor started first grade this morning. He is in the dual Chinese immersion program at Draper Elementary. He will spend the morning learning the language, math and science in Chinese with Mrs. Smith. His afternoon will be spent with Mrs. Snow learning language arts in English. He loves learning and he loves school.

Back to School

Connor and Ian both had met their teachers today at Draper Elementary and had their assessments. Connor officially starts first grade tomorrow and he is in the dual immersion Chinese class. Mrs. Smith will teach Chinese in the morning, and Mrs. Snow will teach English in the afternoon. Ian starts kindergarten on Aug. 30. His teacher is Miss Ipson, the same teacher Connor had last year. They are both so excited to start school!

Our Favorite Things

Here are some of our family's favorite things, in no particular order:

1. Making cookies

2. Playing Monopoly

3. In-N-Out Burgers

4. Visiting Grandma

5. Soccer games

6. Making up stories in the car

7. Family Home Evening

8. Ian's magic shows

9. Chocolate brownies

10. Ice cream

11. Saving money

12. Webkins

13. Wipeout

14. Toy Story 1, 2, 3

15. Redbox

16. Homemade pizza

17. Wheel of Fortune

18. Rain

19. Cell phones

20. Reading before bed

21. Baths

22. Clean, crisp sheets

23. Watching old family movies

24. Zermatt Resort

25. Mini golf

26. Ipods

27. Chips of any kind

28. Charleston Chews

29. Kathy and Nicole (former nannies)

30. A quiet, clean house

Kindness Continues

Our neighbors and friends continue to do so many kind things for our family. A young woman in our ward, Alex Saxton, brought these darling cupcakes over a few weeks ago. The boys loved them -- of course they love anything that has an Oreo cookie on top. Alex is so thoughtful and probably had no idea how much I love sunflowers. I was so impressed she wanted to do this since she is busy trying to get ready to leave for college. Thanks Alex!

Great Neighbors

Our family has been richly blessed the past few weeks since I broke my ankle. Neighbors and church members have been so good about checking on us, dropping off books to read, bringing in meals, and making special treats. I am amazed at the diverse people that have worried about me -- most of which are so unexpected. And I have loved that they have all offered kindess without being assigned. That is what has meant the most!

Change of Plans

The boys and I, along with Jolynn and Jordan, were just getting in the car Wednesday morning to head to Libby to see my mom. I was just closing the door when I missed a step and fell. I broke my ankle in two places and ended up having emergency surgery that afternoon. I broke my ankle on both sides (my right foot) and they had to use a plate and eight screws to fix it. I have to be off it for two weeks and then will be in a cast for another eight weeks. So much for our summer plans. Needless to say, the boys are very disappointed they won't get to see grandma. But they have been wonderful helpers and Kim has been the ideal nurse. Ian took this picture. He thought everyone would want to see my injury. On the bright side, I got a pedicure at Zermatt last weekend. Sure glad so many nurses and doctors got to see how good my feet look. Our old nanny, Kathy, is helping out during the days while Kim is at work. She is a tremendous help and the boys love having her back.

4th of July Weekend

We had a GREAT weekend in Midway at Zermatt Resort. It really is one of our favorite places to get away! The weather was perfect and all the Fourth of July festivities were so much fun. We did it all: swimming, mini golf, chess, face painting, carousel rides, gelato, bluegrass band, feeding the goats, pedicures at the spa, fireworks, shakes at Granny's in Heber City, and shopping in Park City. It was a relaxing and fun Fourth of July -- it may be our new tradition.