at the drive-in

We realized on the second to last day of summer vacation that we hadn't been to a drive-in. The kids packed up the bean bags, Jer filled the cooler with otter pops, and off we went. We saw Toy Story 3 (fabulous!) and Despicable Me (I understand it was really good, I fell asleep). Now that's a fun tradition!

cowabunga

We had a fantastic day at Cowabunga Bay. and yes, it is as fun as it looks! The lazy river and pool were so comfortably warm that Lincoln fell asleep while we were in the water. There were clever squirt guns on the walks up to the water slides and lots of cool slides. An added surprise bonus was seeing some friends there.

Wheeler Farm

We filled the last couple of weeks before school started with good things. We enjoyed a couple of hours at Wheeler Farm with friends.

Erin and I met in 1997ish and worked together for several years. Erin made Zachary his favorite blankie, we drove to Idaho for Erin & Mike's wedding, and we camped a time or two. For lots of years we spent time together. Our lives got busy and we didn't see much of each other for a long time even though we live close. It was so great to visit and catch up.

I'm grateful to the blogging world that has allowed me to keep up with her sweet little family, and allows me to stay connected with many great people even though we don't see each other or talk. I'm grateful for Erin and for all the good friends in my life who lift me and who impact my life for good.

imagination

sweet

super duper summer cousin birthday party

Our Jones cousins were visiting from out of town and thought it would be fun to have a BIG ole party to celebrate all the cousins birthdays (since we don't get to share birthdays throughout the year). So, the Wrights and Joneses (all 50+ of us) had the party of the summer!!

We had water obstacle courses, water slides, hot dogs and hamburgers, 2 pinatas, birthday cake and ice cream, and finished with a late night movie outside on the tramp. What a party!! Thanks for the planning, the good food, the fun company, and the great memories!!

hail in August

girls camp

Girls camp was a few weeks back, we spent three days at the cabin. Our focus came from Joshua 1:9, "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

It felt like a success to me. All of my girls attended and participated, they completed their certifications, we hiked, slept very little, and had some spiritual experiences. I feel so grateful to Grandma and Grandpa Wright for the legacy they left which allowed my girls to have some special experiences.

East Canyon

We spent a few days with the Techmeyers at East Canyon Resort, just up the canyon. We had a fabulous group campsite and enjoyed cooking over open fire, playing volleyball and horseshoes, playing at the lake, playing in the river, playing at the pool, hiking, working on some merit badges with Zachary, playing with cousins, visiting, working on projects, watching a movie (projected on the side of the trailer), and relaxing. We saw some wildlife up close including skunks in our campsite (more than one night) and raccoons (who succeeded one night in acquiring some food). Thanks to Aunt Sybil and Uncle Daryl for being members and inviting us to a real nice place. Good, good times.

yummy brown-eyed baby

I love my backyard