The End of Summer

Here's a few pictures from August that didn't make it into our other posts:

We had a goal setting night for mutual. I really love working with these young women in our ward. It's been the best two years so far, and I'm starting to fear we may be released in the next year or two. My calling in the Young Women's has been so fun and so rewarding. It has also been a bit challenging, but I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. 

 There have been some horrible fires around the state. The moon has been pretty scary because of it. We need rain so badly!

 I turned 35 this year! What? It was a crazy day, so we didn't get many pictures, but here's a few selfies I did get.

It is so weird to me to be 35. It's that age that you always think of as the prime of your life. I would say I'm pretty happy with my life at 35. I have the best husband and kids around, an eternal family, a beautiful house that is ours, good health, and opinionated mind, and a love of Dr. Pepper and treats. What more could I ask for? 

The day of my birthday was also back to school night for all three of our kids. They got to meet their teacher and see their new classroom. I think we're going to have a great year!

 I took Makayla to the dentist to get sealants on her teeth and as she was standing there I couldn't help but wonder what happened to my little girl? She is just looking more and more grown up these days. She looks more like a teenager that a little girl... makes me happy and sad all at the same time. 

 We went to a gender reveal party for Karly and Rico... looks like we are adding another boy cousin to the mix! My prediction was right! Karly was shocked and surprised, but Rico was thrilled to be having a boy.

 Caden got to make a poster for his class. I am so excited to watch him flourish this year.

 Emily and I went to the Dierks Bentley concert for a combined birthday celebration. Tyler was out of town, so Emily was the next best thing.