Crey's 1st Day of Kindergarten

I can't believe summer is over already! We stayed really busy and had a lot of fun. We were able to spend a lot of time with Bryce and his boys as I was his "nanny" and bookkeeper for the summer. It was really nice because Bryce and I are so close. We didn't get a lot of camping in since Ty was gone all summer. I was pretty bummed about that but you have to go where the work is.
Crey started kindergarten this year. He really loves his teacher. She is excellent with him since he is so shy! I only had to put him on the bus crying once. Wow! -if that doens't test a mothers strength I don't know what does! I had to walk off the bus with him screaming, "Please, mommy. PLEASE! I don't want to go to school." I started crying as soon as I stepped off the bus! It was definately heart wrenching. He had to get on the bus another time crying but at least I didn't have to carry him on. He isn't crying when Tylie drops him off at his classroom anymore either so that makes it a LOT easier on sissy. He really enjoys school now and I am so thankful! It sure makes our mornings easier.
Tylie absoluletly adores her teacher. She looks forward to school every single day. She has also been moved up in dance to a performing team. It keeps us busy and her teachers work her really hard but I think it's good for her confidance. They are suppose to start performing in November.

A trip to see Daddy!

We have really been missing Ty so decided to pack and head to Monticello. It was a long drive (about 6 hours) but the kids did really well! We arrived in Monticello Friday evening just as Ty was getting off work. It was his birthday so we went to dinner. Monticello is kind-of a dump and so was the restaurant we ate at but there isn't much to choose from. The food we ordered was not good and I felt bad since it was Ty's birthday. Saturday Ty had to work until 2:30 then we went on a drive around the area. We found some pretty cool indian (or alien as Crey called them) ruins. We went through some pretty mountains on the way home. The view was beautiful!

Ty is staying on an elk farm in Monticello. The kids thought it was pretty cool to see the elk so close.

Crey turns 5!!

My little Crey man turned 5 years old! I am having a hard time seeing my baby grow up. He is such a tender-hearted little boy and says the cutest things. He keeps us smiling constantly with the things he comes up with! I think his favorite present was that his Daddy got to come home for his birthday! We told him he could choose to eat wherever he wanted and order anything he wanted. He said all he wanted was a to order a corn dog and eat it at home. The simple mind of a child! That evening Ty and I went to dinner for out belated anniversary date. It was so needed since he has been gone so much lately!

Tylie had her first parents day at dance. She did very well. In fact, she did so well that she has been put in the advanced dance group. They will be doing gymnastics, ballet and hip hop. She will also perform in competitions. I am new at all this but Tylie seems to like it!

Bryce and I took the kids camping. I have been helping Bryce with his kids this summer. It has been so much fun for the kids to be able to spend the summer together. I can't believe summer is almost over -it has flown by. The kids start school again on the 20th. I am really bummed because I love my kids being home with me!

Youth Conference

I was able to attend Youth Conference again this year. We left early Monday morning and returned late Wednesday evening. We toured Temple Square, performed baptisms for the dead in the SL Temple and held a testimony in the temple. We also went to the open house for the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. It was so beautiful! We went to "This is the Place" monument and then tubed the Provo River. It was so much fun! I was sad to come home but was really missing my kids! Ty has been working in Monticello for a couple of months now and I hate him being gone! He has been able to come home for two days every twelve days but his boss is giving him grief and wants him to just stay until the job is done middle of September. I hope that doesn't happen -12 days is already too long! He is suppose to be home aroung midnight tomorrow and I am excited to see him!