What makes you happy?

This week Paige wanted some cookies or something sweet and I said no because I didn't want her to have anymore.  She exclaimed "But Mom, Jesus wants you to make me happy!"  That put the pressure on....as I scurried for a response, I explained that Jesus wants her to have a healthy body and I would teach her how to have one.  Luckily it worked, phew, she almost got me there!

Back to School

 Tyson, 7th Grade Mattson Middle School                            

 Bradley, 4th Grade, Meridian Elementary, Mrs. Curry

 Kate, All-day Kindergarten, Meridian Elementary, Ms. Daniels (3 weeks later she was switched to Mrs. Peterson because they added another Kindergarten class).  I packed Paige a lunch because she wanted one too, not realizing she thought that meant she was going too.  When the bus driver called up all the kindergartners Paige's face beamed.  She followed right after Kate.  I had to pull her back out of the crowd bawling.  Poor girl, it was a rough morning for her.

Kate saying goodbye to daddy.

 She had no problem adjusting...no tears there.

Paige, Mom's Day Out, Miss Blair.  Her first day was a week later and she was so excited.  She wasn't sad a bit.  She loves school.

On The Way Home

During one of our visits to BYU campus I saw a picture in the Art Museam of a beautiful waterfall, Shoshone Falls.  We looked it up and realized it wasn't far off the freeway outstide of Twin Falls.  We decided to stop there on the way home.

 There was a beautiful overlook.  We had a picnic in a huge park nearby.

We all swam out to the dock in the middle of the water.

 We hadn't even realized there was swimming, but in the hot weather we couldn't resist pulling out the swim suits and taking a plunge.

 Bonus:  A diving board.

The girls even laid out for a bit.  What a refreshing stop on our long trip.  In the past we've stopped at a public pool and the zoo.  This was a great option too.  Sure beats a rest stop or fast food.

Wenger Family Pictures

Darla had a photographer come to the park and get took some family pictures.

 The grandkids.

 Rick and his four sisters and parents.

 Cheri and Shawn's family

 KC and Michelle's family

 Craig and Angie's family

Our family