School Begins. . .

School started smoothly - without any major breakdowns. Bo was anxious to see his friends again and Savannah was anxious to wear her new clothes. All I can wish for is a smooth and pleasant year and for both of them to do well learning what they should.

Bear Lake with the Jacobson's

My Parents gave us a trip to Bear Lake

for Christmas last year.

The big weekend arrived and we had a great time.

We stayed in a condo that had a balcony

overlooking the beach and the beach was a short distance away.

It was a little crazy with all the kids in a tight space

but well worth it.

I thought the pic of the 3 girlies (Indy, Swayze, Sav.) was so cute.

Oakley was buried in sand and didn't seem to mind.

Stryker braved the freezing water with dad.

Cute DIVA in the sunglasses.

Bo was so cute with Shilo, she would run away giggling

everytime she seen him and loved it when he chased her.

I don't think I heard Hanks cry the entire weekend.

He always seems to be so content -

and looking pretty cool in his shades.

Steele loved hangin' with Bo.

Sav. and Indy were buddies and got along great.

Love the pic of Swayze jumping over the waves.

Oh, and let me introduce Sebastian in the pic with Hadlee

(he loved the sand as much as her).

Ellery planned a couple real fun activities - material tied flip-flops and

manicures & pedi's. Savannah decided she didn't want her toes done

because it took her mom waaayyy too long to do her fingers.

Kite flying, playground, and rides on the tube were other fun festivities.

Great memories!

Bo Rowdy

I just loved this picture of Bo.

He is so great and fun-loving -

for the most part.

Sad to see summer end and he is too.

He's gone for 5 days and I will miss him.

See you soon Bo Rowdy.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. . .and don't need the practice?

So. . .I was watching So You Think You Can Dance last night and was enlightened when they interviewed Janene. She told of when she was a little girl, she really hated to go to dance class and it was her mother who forced her to take dance lessons beginning at the age of 3. It took her years to enjoy dance and quit fighting her mom. She now believes that her mom knew what was best for her.

This reminded me so much of my little "dance relationship" with Savannah. I had nearly made the decision to pull her off the team because she hates to practice and I'm sick of fighting.

Coincidently, her Team Auditions were today. So. . .I felt like that interview was just what I needed to hear. . .and just in time.

Hot, Hot, Hot!

Mom invited the kids over for a swim party on monday.
GREAT idea!
They had a blast with their cousins. . .
some they hadn't seen for quite a while (a.k.a Mitchell's).
They can all swim like FISH and have no fear -
even Shilo was jumping in.
We started in their backyard and then ended up at the neighbor's pool.

Our Weekend!

We had a fun weekend at mom & dad's cabin property for the 24th of July Green Reunion. It was a smaller reunion this year but we enjoyed the company of the Hilton family. Jenicee, Holliman's, Heather & the kids, & Grandma & Grandpa Gillman were all there and we had a good time.
Very relaxing!



A few highlights. . . Jenicee caught a huge FISH, Swayze rode Lollipop by HERSELF without being led, Shaun surprised Savannah with a NEW SADDLE for her pony. Pink, of course, and she was soooo excited, Steele was awesome on the PW50. Stockton fell off the top bunk in the trailer and BRUISED up his face, Shaun and Bo went for a 6 hour HORSE RIDE to set up the tree-camera on the East end of the big ridge, Jenicee herded the SHEEP off the property on the 4-wheeler at 5:30 a.m., Stone cooked FRENCH TOAST for everyone Sunday morning (with Jen's help), Shaun was the FIX-IT MAN for many of the RVs & cabins, loved the RAIN storm on Saturday night!