The Updike's

Father and Son's campout at Pickle Gulch!  It was a long awaited count down until the day finally arrived!  They had so much fun! Crew and his friend, Zack, playing in their little fort.  Boston exploring.  Boston, Crew, Davis, (Another) Crew, Rowen -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another special event was the Activity Day Girl's Father and Daughter Royal Ball!  Lily could hardly contain her excitement!    Dad purchased a little corsage for her.  Some of the girls in our ward. While Lily and Dad played . . . The rest of the kiddos enjoyed movie night at the elementary school. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  A fun mother/son outing with Boston.  He chose to get a slice of pizza, slurpee, and play catch at the park!  I loved every minute of our time together! I also g...

 These little cuties were pretty excited for school to start again.  I had mixed feelings . . . as summer vacation was drawing to a close the kids got a little anxious and fighting and arguing set in a little more.  It drove me crazy!  So school was a needful distraction!  But I will certainly miss hanging out with them all day every day without a schedule.  I really do miss them when they are at school.  I am so happy that they enjoy school though!  I just know that they are going to have such a great year!! Boston - The big 1st Grader!  Lily - the Mighty 3rd Grader  Boston and his great friend, Cole  Lily waiting to say "Hi" to her teacher Mrs. Wassenaar  Boston waiting in Mrs. Rutwoski's line.  After school cookies and chatting.  Crew - The Fantastic Preschooler!  Ms. Jeannie - Our favorite preschool teacher!  I love these next couple ...

 We absolutely loved having Uncle Tom, Aunt Emily, Tyler, Mikey, and Spencer come for a quick visit!  The kids loved playing together.  I also loved seeing my brother Sam for a little bit as he was traveling to Texas.  Always so fun to have family visit!  All of the kids trying to tease Uncle Sam!  Wrestling with Garrett  Aunt Emily playing a games with all of the kiddos.  Fun girls breakfast at Kneaders  Uncle Tom playing games with the kids.