...and off they go!

I do NOT like back to school!

I know, I know, most moms whoop and holler

when the school supplies appear in stores...

not me.

I like my kiddos close ~

going to the pool.

staying up way too late.

crazy summer projects.

family reunions.

I love summer.

...and I don't love that they are growing up.

But.. ready or not..

here we go!!

 So, this year we have a 

Junior,

a junior-higher,

and 5th and 2nd graders.

 And they are all looking pretty dashing for their

after-school photo shoot!

 

Oh, how I adore these amazing kids! :)

kimbel's best day

I have been meaning to post this for awhile...

I decided it is MUCH easier to take the kids school shopping 

ONE AT A TIME.

They look forward to their "Mom" time and I get to worry about what each one NEEDS! :)

Anyway, Kimbel and I headed out a couple weeks ago to her 

favorite place... the mall!

We walked in and right into

President Uchtdorf!

Kimbel was a little starstruck and said,

"He looks so different...

I have never seen him in normal clothes."

We exchanged smiles and went on our way.

Definitely the highlight of the day.

(And that is saying something...

after the damage she did at Justice!)

Braithwaite's '11

Here are a FEW highlights from our

Lava Hot Springs Camping Adventure...

Let's see.

hula hoops.

tubing the Portneuf.

rest and relaxation.

yummy food.

the pool.

the twisty water slides.

the speed slides.

dave's graceful jumps off the TOP platform. 

lots of food (is garlic a vegetable?)

some spirited games of ZIM-ZAM.

flashlights. glow sticks.

treasure hunting.

treasure finding.

more r & r.

yummy food.

I didn't take nearly enough pictures

(I think I was too busy enjoying it all!)

We had a great time.  

See Grandma, we DID have fun! :)

So... where are we going next year?