Is it that time already?!?!

Steve just finished the class he's been taking. Yeah! He'll start his next in a few weeks. And it's almost time for the kids to go back. The 18th school starts.  It's amazing how fast summers go by. Tait got the teacher she wanted :) and Nate got the teacher he was dreading :(   We told him we are sure he will charm her just like he has every other teacher he has ever had! Bron is looking into a class for the fall.  She has also decided to paint the hall this week-pictures to come. Addison has been busy with his job at kmart-he does enjoy having some spending cash! We went to park city last weekend with Joe and Shell and had a fun time playing games and shopping at the outlets. Joe and Steve of course went for a nice(well, what they call a nice) ride. Steve has been training at the cross fit gym and Monday night Tait climbed the rope all the way to the top! That was sooo cool! We'll probably be a little crazy the next few weeks, so posts may be lacking.  :) 

Nate's Birthday

Today our baby Nate turned 9. Wow I feel old! We had a fun little get together tonight with cake and ice cream. Nate made out like a bandit. He got to have a fun shopping spree at toys r us with all his loot.  He brought along cousin Carson and the boys had a great time. This weekend we went to Joey's(sister Shell's son) wedding. It was beautiful. 

Last night we went to an illegal fireworks display at an unnamed relatives house. I think they were bigger than anyone expected, and the fire marshall drove by as another round was being brought out.  But no one was caught. We had really good food and it was fun to see everyone. The kids  enjoyed the sparklers and small legal fireworks the most.  We all know the big ones are for the big boys anyway.         Quinn picked out a cool new beach cruiser bike for her birthday yesterday. We also went to an Ellis Island simulation where we got to learn a little bit more about our country and immigration. Even if it was presented with a slightly skewed political view.  No matter, it was fun and we got to take a citizenship test and citizenship oath.  It was a fun day! 

catching up

so...Steve has gotten certified as a trainer for crossfit. He went to San Francisco last weekend and worked out with a bunch of the crossfit big guns. He will be training at Viking Crossfit now. Yeah! He has informed me I will be his first client. Not so yeah.  Addison got a job at kmart and started Monday. Chloe is at the Scera on Wednesdays.  Quinn has turned 10 as of yesterday.  Nate will be 9 on Monday the 14th. Taitum has turned into an amazing helper around the house. On a sad note, we let GoGo go on tuesday. he had been such a good trooper but he needed us to let him move on.  i like to think he can do all his tricks again and has lots of energy for walks like he used to love. On a happier note, nothing helps a broken heart like a new kitten. We have welcomed a sweet little siamese kitten into our family. As of today his name is Cosmo. we'll see how long that lasts.