Ankle Hardware

Had all my hardware taken out of my right ankle on Friday -- nine crews and a plate. It was outpatient surgery and I can't believe how good I feel. The pain is fine and certainly not anything like when I broke my ankle last summer. I can already tell a difference without the hardware. So glad I had it done. Now I just need to take it easy a few more days so I can recover quickly.

Silver Lake

We figured today was going to be our last day of good weather so we drove up to Brighton today. We walked around Silver Lake and then had a picnic. We got some great pictures and just enjoyed being together as a family. It's amazing how quickly this year has gone by. It's nearly Halloween and it seemed like we just started our summer. Here's to a joyous fall!

Great Thoughts

Saw these two quotes on Facebook today and had to share them! Both are great reminders for all of us.

Our Family Vacation

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First Broadway Show

We took the boys to see "Mary Poppins" last night at the Capitol Theater in Salt Lake City. They loved every second of it. Looks like the two of them love theater as much as their parents. They claim they are ready to go to New York City next time Kim and I go. ;-)

Grandma's Visit

My mom has been here the past six days visiting from Montana. She came for my nephew's homecoming report from his two-year mission to Manaus, Brazil. We kept a hectic schedule but it was nice to have the time to spend with her. Connor and Ian have enjoyed having her here. She will be back in December for Connor's baptism.

Home From Brazil

My nephew, Daniel Koehler, returned this week from a two-year mission to Manaus, Brazil. Today was he reported on his mission at Church. It was nice to have so many family and friends there. He has matured so much in two short years and has truly grown to love the people of Brazil. We are grateful for his example to our sons. Above are the "before" and "after" photos of the boys with Daniel, and a photo of the cousins on the Koehler side.