Settling In

We spent August settling into our new house and getting to know Kaysville. It was pretty hot during August so we tried to find ways to cool off. We played in shaving cream, got Fiiz drinks, and checked out the local splash park. We also made it to some yard sales and found BYU and Green Bay costumes, which Quinton was excited about because he's decided to love football. I, on the other hand, will never love the sport but with 5 boys in this house we're a little doomed.

Back to School

The first day of school - Mom's favorite day of the year! The kids started at a new school this year in Kaysville, Windridge Elementary. Quinton has Mrs. Gilbreath, Clara has Mrs. Williams, and Warren has Mrs. Sheets. We really tried to prepare Warren to go to Kindergarten because being so shy has been a problem for him at preschool and church and I was pretty worried he wouldn't go, but he went in the first day and did amazing and hasn't had trouble going. I'm so proud of him! After a couple weeks of me walking to school with them, they're able to walk to school on their own together now. It's nice to be close to the school in a safe neighborhood.

Idaho Trip for the Eclipse

A couple weeks after we moved to Kaysville, we headed back to Idaho for a fun weekend. Barry and I went to The Piano Guys concert in Pocatello with Jeni and Shari. Then we stayed with Jeni for a couple days. They have a lot of fun things to do in their house and on their 10 acres. Warren and Quinton went for a ride in the ATV with Uncle Nolan and Sawyer loved playing Frisbee with cousin Steven. We were able to go to Scout Hollow to watch the full solar eclipse. It was amazing! Barry had to work so he missed it, but the kids all thought it was neat too. The not so fun part was the 6-hour drive home late that night due to traffic. I didn't think I'd survive driving so late with all the kids by myself, but we managed to make it.

Moving

July was a crazy month with all we had going on. Selling and buying houses, family reunions, and lots more to keep us busy. We were sad to leave our house in Pocatello. We loved being close to family and our neighborhood. Clara had a really hard time leaving Danielle. And all the boys were sad to leave Triston and Connor. Quinton and Warren each got to have their own sleepover at Shari's before we left. I'm going to miss the sunset views from our back deck. We also went to the splash park one last time. Sawyer came with Mom and Dad to Utah when we closed on the houses and moved in while the older kids stayed with Grandma and Shari and had fun at Tautphaus Park Zoo.

Moving in July 2015 and moving out July 2017

Farewell to Friends

We were sad to say goodbye to our friends in Pocatello. Tried to get the kids together one last time with their friends. Clara was especially sad to leave our neighbor, Danielle. We also played with Emma, Clark and Kayloni, and had Skylar over to visit Quinton.