a LITTLE more summer fun...

We did another session of swimming lessons in July. BSU became our second home. We usually ate lunch at the park before heading to swimming, and then home for naps/quiet time. It was a great way to spend the hot summer days.

Lucy with Kate from church/preschool

Cousin Kami's "Spa Birthday" party

Clara's temple

a LITTLE Reunion

Richard's parents returned from their mission in London, England earlier this year. To celebrate we all met in Bear Lake, Utah for a reunion. Larry & Claudia treated us to an incredible week's stay in a HUGE house with 3 stories, slides to each level, a built in movie theater, a basement complete with an indoor basketball court, trampoline, and swingset, and tons of other fun. We spent a day on the lake and the kids loved the boating. It was a great week. Here are pix of some of our fun...

4th of July Rocket Launching

The (not-so) Little Family

Clair & Nan in their hideout under the stairs

Grandpa telling us stories from his life.

Lu and Eliza at Grandma's Tea Party

Fashion Show

Jake on his way to the Bear Lake Cave

Clara & B after raiding the family post office

a LITTLE backtracking...

Here is some of our early summer fun. I participated in the Sawtooth Relay with 5 other ladies from my ward in June. We camped overnight in Stanley- it was gorgeous, but COLD! We had a 4 a.m. start time and I was definitely the slowest on the team, but I got my 11 miles in. It was so much fun. We also started swim lessons, Lucy was brave and dove right in. Enjoy the pix.

First day of swimming lessons.

Nan's graffitti.



Clara singing in her toddler bed.

Our Sawtooth Relay Team

Part of the gorgeous Sawtooth Relay trail.

a LITTLE circus...

We had a truly memorable Memorial Day this year. We had to move our Preschool Closing Carnvial/Clara's Birthday Party from Saturday to Monday due to weather, but the sun came out and we had a great time. It was a LOT of work, but so much fun. We set up about 8 games, a stage, banquet tables, and a prize center. Richard bbq'd hot dogs and we ate before we played. Jake even helped out with the "concessions". Enjoy the pix...

The kids earned tickets at each game and could redeem them for prizes at the prize center.

The little ones loved the Fishing Pond.

That is a wheelbarrow behind the sign for the "Dinosaur Dig."

Clara throwing a sponge at Daddy.

Nan's turn, Richard was a hero.

Three!!! Can you believe it?!?! And totally our clown.

The Preschool girls put on a show...

The 3 Little Pigs

They also led us in the pledge and BELTED "God Bless America"

Graduation time.

Clara takes her candy VERY seriously.

Thanks for "monkeying around" with us!

You MAY be a LITTLE if ...you are blogging about May in September

Well folks, here are some of our happenings in May. It was a great Spring and super busy as always. Enjoy the pix...

Jake presents his Puff Adder project to his class- thanks Grandpa West!!

Our Manners Celebration at Preschool

Clara in Hannah's old Sunday dress- sniff, sniff.

Sharing a shake at Red Robin after the girls recital- a Little tradition.

Hannah & Megan- BFF!!

Hannah & Miss Laurie

Our Star Performers

Lu- a Little White Rabbit

Nan on her toes

Lucy danced to "I'm Late, I'm Late..."

Pre-performace excitement

The audience is ready- at least Jake & B.

Clara with Grandma Etta in her seat