*August 2009*

First day of school

Carter and Courtlyne

Courtlyne is starting 4th Grade this year--WOW--I totally remember 4th grade, she is growing up so fast I can't believe it, only 2 more years until junior high! That will really freak me out!
She definitely has a great outfit--something I totally would have worn to school in 4th grade back in the 80's. Her teacher is Mr. Thorpe.
And my little Carter--a full day of school this year first grade. She is a little nervous about being gone all day but she will do great I know it! I am glad that we live close enough to walk to school it makes it nice to get out in the morning. Happy first day of school!
Her teacher is Mrs. LeMmon.

24th of July Parade.

I am usually the one with the camera so I thought I better occasionally post a picture with me in it. Me and the kids at the Fiesta Days parade.

*Tie Dye 24th*

2009

We usually Tie-dye on Memorial day but this year everyone was gone so we moved the tie-dye party to the 24th of July. It was great weather and great fun. The kids had their own little party in the backyard pool and we tie-dyed our hearts out. At the Measom household tie-dye is not taken lightly. It is an all day affair, all are invited as long as you bring your own shirts, good music, and good food are included. I think that over 100 articles of clothing were tie-dyed this year--And yes I think we may be the only family that still wears tie-dye.

Serious tie-dye business!!

*SNOWBIRD*
August 2009

Every August we go up to snowbird where my parents have had a week long time share since before I can even remember. I love it up there. There really is nothing to do--nothing spectacular, it is just perfect to me, since I loved it as a kid growing up. My mom and Dad let the kids spend the night with them and then Ben and I came up to play the next day. We always have to swim (usually a few times each day), hiking, the alpine slides, smell the delicious mountain air, and eating lots of treats. The swimming wasn't so good this year since the weather was cold, cold, cold. But that did not keep the kids out. I stayed out of the pool wrapped in a blanket for one swim, and ventured in a little bit for another swim--BRRR! It is amazing the kids don't feel the cold--only the excitement of the moment. Oh to be a kid again.

On the famous rock overlook--I love IT!!!