Andie in her home jersey before a game

Andie's Goal

Here is Andie's goal from last week - she gets the pass around the top of the penalty box and dribbles past a few people, touching it into the corner of the net.  This was their league opener and cross-town rivals - a great win for the team - this made the score 2-1, which was the final.  It was in the paper the next day.

Kate's haircut

The day before pictures Kate informed me she wanted bangs.  I was very nervous and told her no at first, but then decided if that was what she wanted we should do it, below is a picture of her getting them cut, above is the finished look.  They really weren't "bangs" the way I was imagining, so I guess I should have just trusted Kate that she knew what she was talking about.

Homework

I know this is not a good quality picture, but I had to show you our homework time.  The kids trade off on the computers and the table and if we can keep them from distracting each other, they can actually get a lot done.  I will miss seeing this, although I won't miss the constant reminders to get them to stay on task.

Peter's catching up - he has about 2 1/2 inches to go before he is taller than Andie

First Day of School

Here are all the kids on their first day.  Hunter is wearing a "linked crew" t-shirt that shows he is a senior that can help freshman find their classes.  He went yesterday to the Freshman orientation and lead a group on a tour of the building and in get to know you activities to make the first day a little less daunting.  As I was taking Andie's picture I realized that she and Hunter matched, so I made them take a picture together.

Peter's new project

Peter got the idea to make a goal after seeing Aaron's in Utah.  Since our lawn isn't very big, he is keeping  some of the poles unattached so he can take it down to the school and assemble it.  He and Kate are testing out how easy it is to carry and assemble.

Kate's first week of soccer

Kate just looked so old to me I took this shot when she came home.

Lake Powell

Here were some our favorite things about Lake Powell.  The whole trip was wonderful and I am sad I didn't get more pictures, but here are some highlights.

Our favorite Lake Powell Toy

Favorite Lake Powell Activity

Sand Chairs

Andie on the wake board

buried in the sand

relaxing after the hike

singing the lion king

Kristy surfing

Hunter surfing

Dan showing us how it's really done

Jake

Peter at his first soccer tournament.  He was the sideline referee in 5 games this weekend.

When we got to Anacortes the Ferry was full, we were the second to last car  they let on, which was wonderful because we had driven over 4 hours in our very packed car (see below) and we would have had to wait another 3 hours for the next Ferry.  We considered this a very good omen for the week!

Our campsite. the little tent for all the kids clothes, the red tent for all the kids and the  tan and blue tent for
Adam and me

setting up the kitchen

setting up the tents

We found a fabulous ice cream place that sold "Lopez ice cream"

Beautiful Views on top of Mt. Constitution - 2400 ft 4.3 mile hike (we just drove up, and the views were just as good

A fun treehouse

Beautiful Cascade Lake - warm enough to swim in, but the boats were nice

Cooking Dinner

Hunter's favorite spot

Peter's last fire

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hike to the falls

Adam found a bakery and would bring home yummy warm cinnamon rolls for breakfast

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Riding home on the Ferry.
We are always sad to go, but I am always excited to get home to my own bed!

Andie's first trek outfit

Hunter's Trek Outfit

Outfit #2 for Andie

Hunter and Andie are going on the stake youth trek Thursday morning.  Hunter can't wait, Andie is reluctant , but secretly knows it will be great.  She has asked us to refer to her as Betsy Buttons until after the ordeal is over.