trek and more summer

Wrapping up our summer activities - because it's almost Christmas!

Eli loves our little, patient dog, Roxy. And she is so good with him. She does occassionally let him know when she's had enough though!

Maren had a fabulous experience on Trek this summer. Isn't she a cute pioneer?

During each trek, they have a "Women's Pull", where the young men/men stand back and the women pull the cart - usually uphill, across a creek, or something a little difficult.

Getting ready - She had such a great trek family!

They were going to pull the cart up this hill -

To give some indication how GREAT the youth of ward are ... on their own, the young men of our ward decided that the women needed some extra help, divine help. They went off to the side and offered a prayer in their behalf. It left such an impression on the entire stake to see our ward of young men/men do this. It was mentioned by many throughout the entire post-trek meeting the following Sunday. We feel very blessed to live in such a wonderful area and especially to have our children associate with such great youth!

An experience to remember always for sure!

A random little creation made by Millie while visiting Arizona. Obviously it's two little pigs having a tea party!

Maybe a future as a sculptor?

Summer fun with friends - always fun for a dress-up day!

As part of a Christmas gift to our family, we had mapped out fun things to do as a family each month. We've had to make some substitutions and alterations and some just didn't happen. And the kids remind us constantly. But this we did. Family Fun at the bowling alley.

And we had FUN!