2023, August 7-13

Happy International Left-Hander's Day! We had an eventful last full week of summer vacation. Hard to believe Landon starts school again already next week. 

Eliza had fun at BUH on Monday. We got some pics from Instagram. 

We had some weather earlier in the day, so the afternoon was downright pleasant. Kai played with the neighbor. 

Eliza enjoyed pizza from the local big box store. The grease looked amazing around her lips.

We've been getting lots of dragonflies in the neighborhood this year. We're grateful that they keep the mosquitoes at bay.  

On Tuesday, Hallie and the kids joined Grandma M, Carly, and the cousins at the Spanish Fork all abilities park. Again, the late summer weather proved a delightful complement. 

The cousins headed back on Wednesday, so this meant we also said, "So long!" until our next visit. 

On Wednesday, the kids leveled up at taekwondo. When they level up, they also show off their skills. We love Mr. Thorne (on the right). He really cares about the kids and has gotten to know them well. 

In between Eliza's and Landon's classes, Hallie and Eliza went to The Barn down the road. They bought some white chocolate and caramel-dipped dehydrated apple slices.  They were quite yummy, but Hallie thought they could do with slightly less of both the caramel and the chocolate.

Here is Landon showing off his skills. 

In the evening, our neighbor Gavin came over and paid Kai some attention. 

He also played with Kydee and Kohar's dogs. We have to keep Kai on a leash because he likes to run up to people walking their dogs in the cool hours. Some are OK with him coming up to say hi; others, not so much. 

Kai is a cuddle bug. Landon is a goof. 

Landon sent Hallie this picture via text saying Kai had fallen asleep standing up. Goofy dog.

We got some blustery weather on Thursday. Mike took advantage to go fly his kite. 

Hallie took the dog to the groomer on Friday. Hallie thinks he looks rather handsome.

Hallie and Alicia took a (relatively) quick trip up to Canada, stopping by Jack in the Box on the way up. 

Gotta get those tacos. A neighbor said to Hallie to eat one for her. So, Hallie had to take a picture and sent it to her.

Landon got a haircut. Mike took a photo for evidence. 

Hallie got poutine at the Costco in Alberta. She took a photo for evidence. 

Look at the lovely sunflowers down by the Jaker's corn field. Mike sees lots of them on his walks with Kai and his bike rides through the neighborhood.  

While Hallie was away, Mike made sure the kids kept themselves busy. Part of this included chores, and part included play outdoors. 

"Good night, Mom!" Everyone to bed. 

The pets kept Mike company in bed. So kind of them. 

On Sunday, Hallie made sure to stop by Timmy's for drinks and eats for the road. 

Mike has seen these ibises hanging in the marshy fields along his morning rides over the last couple of weeks. He decided to get some pictures Sunday morning. 

Hallie and Alicia passed through Dutton, Montana, on their way home. Fans of the TV series Yellowstone will get the reference. 

Mike helped Eliza set up a kiddie pool where she spent a lot of the afternoon. 

We had our Sunday Social in the evening. The warm afternoons have started settling down into pleasant evenings. The all-dressed chips were quite popular, and the ketchup chips were tried by everyone at the social. Hallie is grateful to Alicia for going on the crazy adventure with her.