swimming

a few hours with the Wilsons!!

the move

We moved!

When we first arrived on the scene we decided to pull out the carpet and tear down a floor-to-ceiling planter before we moved anything in. Chris and the boys had a blast ripping in to the place. After that it was everyone hauling stuff for the better part of 2 days. We sure have some great, helpful friends and family. And we're excited to be in our new place!

Here are a couple videos and some photos:

Pioneer Day Parade

today

Pineview Afternoon with Mandy & co.

Our Saturday Morning

We like Ike

We got a new dog today!! Miss Jo had told me recently about a dog whose owner was probably going to relinquish his rights, and being that we were in the market I asked her to keep me posted. Well today was the day! She put me in touch with the owner, we went and visited Ike at the animal shelter, and then the owner brought him to us this afternoon. He's a lab/Shar pei mix. He looks mostly like a lab, although a little smaller, with a few Shar pei type wrinkles in his face. They said he may even have some Pitt bull in him. Whatever he is, he is the sweetest dog. I cannot believe how lucky we are to have happened upon a dog so docile and sweet. He hasn't barked or jumped up once all day, even though this has been a long confusing day for him. He is amazing with the kids. Even Lucy went from total panic attack to holding the leash to petting him to kissing his face goodnight. Olive has taken ownership of the whole situation. She and Ike have become fast friends. He took a nap on her bed today, and he's asleep with her now. He's fantastic. We're thrilled.

Arcadian

I got together with 5 girls I served with on my mission. We laughed and cried and felt the spirit together, and just had a wonderful time. Hoping to do it again soon.