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The End of Summer

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   Loren had the amazing opportunity to go with his dad, brothers and uncles to Alaska. They stayed at a really nice resort and had amazing food and experiences. They caught lots of fish and kayaked to a glacier. Loren had a great time and I'm glad he was able to make fun memories. 















We have so many geckos around the house now. The girls have LOVED making them!



We went to the fair with Kristen, her kids and Maddy. 

The kids had fun making creative crafts. 


We love Aggie Ice Cream!

Lydia had her last cross country race and ran a new personal record of 8:32! She took two whole minutes off her time. I'm so proud of her and she had a lot of fun.





This is Allie's all time favorite dress right now. 

Lydia made this pirate ship all by herself.



Lydia had her end of summer recital at a convalescent home in Providence. She did beautifully!


The first day of school came really fast this year. I definitely wasn't ready but the girls sure were. Allie's so excited to be going all day and getting to eat lunch at school. She has Mrs. Nelson and really likes her class so far. 


Lydia is ready for fourth grade! She has Mrs. Pruden and is excited to see her friends again and go to the library every day. 



Trout and Berry Days parade with Grandpa driving a tractor. 

It's been really different just having the boys home during the day. We went to the zoo and aside from the ducks, wasn't a whole lot to see. We were in and out in like 30 minutes. On our way to the car we saw these guys cutting down a tree. We stayed and watched them longer than we spent in the zoo.

I love that the girls get to go to school with their cousins. 


Jace is 14 months now! He is getting into everything and I spend most my day keeping him alive and the house from being torn apart. He's babbling and pointing, says "mom", and crawls as fast as lightening. He's not walking quite yet but I'm thinking in the next few weeks he'll get there. He's such a fun little squish!



I was eating breakfast and Hudson moves his chair riiiight next to me. This kid sticks to me like glue when the girls are gone. 

Hudson started preschool with Ms Liz! He's been so excited to have school with Max. He goes three days a week and it's been perfect. He loves everything about it.


Mom Peck was so nice in helping me do my peaches again this year. And I had a perfect shirt to wear!


Lydia found a praying mantis outside. Dad surprised her by bringing home a huge terrarium with everything they'd need to put inside it. They spent the rest of the evening setting it all up. It turned out amazing and it's been fun to have a little pet. The kids are lucky to have such a fun dad.


Every time we go to Avon, Hudson begs Grandpa to take him on a tractor ride. Hudson finally got his wish and was in heaven! We weren't sure how Jace would react but he didn't want to get off. These boys love their rides with Grandpa!










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