Saturday June 10 (add pictures and post!!!)

THE MORGAN'S ARE HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday June 9

So it was another not very exciting day.

But at least the little ones got their reading in :)

It was fun to watch Elsie in her different reading positions.....

I love that she is doing more and more reading!!!!!

She also went for another bike ride while I walked along with Vern.

Port spent a lot of time with the boys again today.

Cassi had her friend Kaili over.

And Madi went with her friends to ride motor bikes.....with adults there to supervise.

She said she had a lot of fun and she was safe :)

Dad spent all day mowing down the grass for the Nielson's and he also got the Morgan's field too.

He is awesome....and I love that we are able to help out other's when they have a need.....

And that Brent is willing to help out whenever there is a need!

Cassi and Kaili wanted to to go thrift stores, so I dropped them off and they did that and then walked to Wendy's and Zamzows.

Cass ended up buying 1500 ladybugs....for what?

Who knows :)

She gets money in her pocket and it burns a hole!

But they had a lot of fun....and gave me some ladybugs for my garden and strawberries :)

Dad and I went for a little date this evening.

We went and ate at Johnny Carino's and then went shopping at Target :)

Fun times!

He took me out in his 'new' old Ford.

It was fun driving around with him in the middle of his seat :)

Morgan's come home tomorrow night!!!!!!!!

We can hardly contain ourselves!!!!!!

I have been washing the bedding today and hope to get hings all ready at home for them!

It will be so great to have them home!

Thursday June 8

Not a busy day today.

It kinda feels like the kids have been out of school forever!!!!!!

We really need to come up with a schedule with what is expected each day......

And then some fun stuff that we can make sure and get done!

Instead of just wasting the day away!

Dad had the symposium again this morning, so we didn't see him until about 6.

But then we were all home.

We had family dinner.

Then we watched Hatchi together and ate popcorn.

So it was a nice night :)

Wednesday June 7

Today was a hot one!

Luckily the Young's invited us to go swimming with them :)

So after regular chores we had lunch and then went to the Young's.

The kids had a lot of fun......even though the little ones and I got a bit of a sunburn!

Me too!

I think I used some old sunscreen on us, because the big girls used the other bottle and they were just fine.

We just don't hang out with them enough!!!!!

After swimming Port had scouts.

I made some cookies to take to YW.

Madi went with her friends for more swimming at Quinn's pond and got home just in time for YW.

The Beehives planned for next week's combined activity, which will be a drive-in movie with cardboard box cars.

It should be fun.

We got done with that quick, so we just played some fun games the rest of the time.

Madi had a end of school party/scavenger hunt.

Tuesday June 6

I went for a morning run when Dad left for work.

Madi also went babysitting early this morning.

Elsie had speech therapy today and after that I took the three to the library.

It was a new library that we hadn't been to yet, so that was fun.

They got some fun stuff, and got the info for the summer ready.

Later this evening I grabbed some pizza and we met up with the Terry's and had pizza for dinner, then went swimming at the pool.

It was nice to sit and chat with Jenni while the kiddos played :)

Elsie was playing with a noodle that was there in the water.

A boy went up to her and I thought he asked for the noodle back.

So I told her to give it back and she was so sad.

She doesn't think she can float with just the life jacket....

Well, as I was trying to convince her it was okay, the mom of the boy said it wasn't theirs, and the guy who did own the noodle said it was just fine for her to use it.

So little miscommunication, but lots of kind people wanting to help.

Well, when that guy left before we did, he came up to me and told me that Elsie could just keep the noodle!

I know it is just a simple thing, but it was just so very sweet.

Something he didn't have to do, but did.

And it was so kind.

I guess there was another boy in the pool that had said something about or to Elsie having to do with her being scared to go in the water and she was being a baby or something.

Well, Porter the Protector told him to stop.

The kid said 'Why'. and Porter said 'Because she's my sister!'

And then swam off.

That made me so proud.

My boy who is always causing some kind of trouble, was there to stick up for his sister.

Made my mama heart proud.

I am sad about that other boy......he just doesn't understand.

It is so important for us to be kind to everyone, no matter what!

After swimming, we went and got snow cones from Madi so the Terry girls could see her and say their goodbye's.

I will miss them, but I am excited for their adventure!!!

These two were inseparable all night!

They are two peas in a pod.

I had to snap a picture of them chatting after eating pizza.

I think they were talking about scary stories.....

I am saving this picture for their wedding video :)

Monday June 5 (add pictures)

We spent the day getting cleaning done.

Like real cleaning.

Now all they have to do is KEEP IT CLEAN and this summer will be a breeze :)

Cassi babysat all day for the Grants.

Madi mowed the lawn.

Port hung out with the boys and Elsie helped me with laundry.

The Russo's came over this evening for dinner and to hang out.

It has been over 3 years since we have seen them!

And last month they finally moved back here to Idaho!!!!!

So it was fun to finally get together!

Port had a blast with all the boys.

Especially with their oldest, Tripp.

We did a fun re-creation picture of Cassi and Tripp from a picture that I had of them from several years ago!

So fun!

We had hamburgers for dinner and then they all took Miley for a ride.

When the sun got lower and it got cooler, we had a fire a s'mores.

I think everyone had a lot of fun :)

Sunday June 4

We had a different kind of Sunday today.

It was the Idaho Falls temple dedication.

Everyone baptized can attend.

So our whole family was able to be a part of it, which is cool.

When we were walking through the doors, having our recommends checked.....I would have sworn we were one of the first ones to arrive.

There was no noise!

Then when we walked in and saw the chapel FULL......it was pretty crazy!

Never have I experience that kind of reverence....except in the temple.

Which is perfect, because for today, the church building was an extension of the temple for the dedication services.

Pretty cool!

I am not gonna say my kids were perfect.......but it went better than normal, I think.

I tried very hard not to be frustrated..... :)

We got home and saw Vern going for a walk with Max.

She is looking really good!

We came home and ate and then I left again for a last girls camp meeting!

I can't believe it is almost camp time!!!!

I am excited!

It will be a great year!!!!!

It was a kind of long meeting because we had to go over and make sure everything was figured out!

I got home and Dad started cooking some yummy honey/lime/garlic chicken!

So good!

I made some rice pilaf and cooked carrots :)

We had a crazy wind come through!!!!!

Our flag pole holder broke :(

We also have one of our trees get knocked sideways!

It has been being watered the last few days....so the ground was really wet, and the wind just tipped it sideways :(

I hope we can save it!!!!!!!!

Saturday June 3 (add pictures)

At some point I will make up for all these posts that are missing pictures!

Today was Saturday chores.....

Except Dad had to leave for some helicopter training.

How cool is he :)

I woke up when he did and he left and I went for a run.

I am excited to be able to get some regular morning runs in now that it is summer and I don't have to worry about getting kids ready for school!

I ran 5 miles again.

It sure feels good to get out there again!

When I got home I had the kiddos start working.

Well, Madi left to do yard work on the Morgan's yard for the Brewers :)

We got stuff done....not as much as I would like!!!!!!

It is pulling teeth to get them to do stuff!

That is why this summer I am going to try and figure out a different way to work the system!

Port was a good worker, because he wanted to get out and play with the boys.

Elsie did a good job cleaning her room and putting her clothes away....but then she cried for about 45 minutes when I wouldn't let her sit and watch TV.

So, that was fun.......

I got her to pick up the living room so she could watch a Studio C episode.

I did loads and loads of laundry......

I also took a shower before running to the store because Cassi had two birthday parties to go to tonight.

One with our neighbor Donovan.

He is about the level of a 5 or 6 year old.

Cassi and him have been great friends for many years.

He is the sweetest and he always invites Cassi to the movies for his birthday....since 4th grade :)

So I went and got gifts for her friends

Then once Madi was home and I made her do a few home chores, she showered then left again to go work at the snow cone shack.

Cassi left for Donovan's party.

That is about when dad came home.

We had plans to go to the good-bye party for the Terry's.

But we had to leave early to pick up their table.

We are table-sitting it for the year while they are gone :)

So we went to the party with the little ones.

Hung out a bit......and said our goodbyes.

Well, to Brad.....Jenni and the girls are gonna come over tomorrow night to hang for a bit.

So we came home and Dad and Port played with dad's truck for a bit.

Cassi came home and I hurried and ran her to the last 30 minutes of Ellie's party.

Then Madi picked her up on the way home.

All safe and sound, snug as a bug under the same roof now :)

*****

Just a little funny story to tell.

Madi has been freaking out about her glass dolls lately.

This is the texts I got last night.

So before I left for my morning run....I had to do this :)

Ha ha ha ha!!!!

Friday June 2 (add pictures)

Last day of school!!!!!

Woo hoo!

So the kids got off to school and they were all excited for their last day.

I got some stuff done around the house for about an hour before i got a call from Cassi saying her shoe broke at school, and I needed to bring her a new pair.

I was a little pressed for time because I planned to still make a lunch for the kids to take for the family picnic....because I didn't send one with them to school.

So I grabbed the shoes and headed out.

But then I saw a delivery truck for Edible Arrangements pull up to Vern's.....I knew that Wendy and Bob had just left, so she was home alone.

I quick ran over there through the back door so i could answer the front door :)

So I got that for her and talked real quick before I left to take Cass the shoes.

I decided to just stop at McDonald's on the way home for the kids lunches.

I got to the school and we had a fun time there.

Saying goodbye to teachers and friends.

Can't believe school is over!

We came home about 1:00.

Dad had gotten home from holding over at work for a guy who had a kindergarten graduation to get to....

And after Madi got out of school at lunchtime, she brought her friends over here.

So we had a bit of commotion here for a bit.

I went over to visit Vern....and ended up staying a couple hours :)

She is doing so well, and her spirits seems to be high.

She will get results from the test they did next week, so she is a bit nervous about all of that.

So, I am not sure I have written what she is going through.

They found a lump in Vern's breast a few weeks ago,

She immediately decided to do a double mastectomy.

Her mom died of Breast cancer, and so she decided she wanted it all gone.

They are doing tests to see if it has spread, but they are pretty sure it was very small.

Like I said, she doesn't get those results until next week.

So she is recovering and doing really well.

She's a tough chick!

Anyway....while I was over there, Dad was making a deal with a guy and his truck.

We went to look at a truck a few days ago, and the guy wanted to trade the truck and some money for Dad's old tractor.

So the guy brought the truck out and they made the deal.

It is such a beautiful truck!

It is a 1975 f150 and I just am in love with it....and so is dad :)

He got a steal of a deal on it.

The guy didn't know what he had on his hands.

So that is a fun new addition to our farm family.

Sad to see Massy gone, but she did great work for us and it was time for her to find a new home.

Cassi had friends over tonight.

Lots of friends.......

They played games, watched a show, had hot dogs for dinner and played more games and ate treats.

It was fun, but there were way too many friends!

Next time Cassi needs to limit the friends!

There is just so much drama with that many girls!

Porter went to Eli's house for a few hours for a fun school's out party.

Madi and her friends hung out here for a bit then went swimming, then back here for dinner, then to another house into the evening.
Elsie hung out with Mom and Dad.

She came with us when we delivered the adjustable bed (that we had borrowed from the Morgan's when Dad broke his back) over to Vern's house.

Dad let Elsie drive (steer) the truck across the street to Vern's :)

She thought that was great!!!!!

Anyway.....Cassi's friends stayed until about 10 and Madi came home after that.

We are all tired but I told them to be prepared for yard and house work tomorrow morning!!!!!

Thursday June 1

One day left of school!!!!!

The kids are so excited!!!!

Well, Elsie isn't as excited as the others.

But she is still happy to have more time with family and friends :)

I went with Bubble and Eldon to go and visit Vern in the hospital this morning.

She said it wasn't too bad of a night, except for having to go to the bathroom a bunch of times :)

She actually came home this evening and they got her settled in.

I will head over and visit her tomorrow at home.

After the visit, I planned to go for a run.

But it was raining!!!!

I tried to wait it out, but it just kept drizzling.....so I threw on a rain jacket and headed out.

I ended up running 5 miles :)

Yay!

I am trying to get back into the swing of things with running.......I hope my knees and back will agree with me :)

I got home and showered and got some laundry and cleaning done.

The sister missionaries stopped by for a quick visit before I left to pick up the little ones.

I had a friend who has a sister in law that was in town and taking their family pictures ans she asked to use our property :)

I was happy to let her.

I will be excited to see them when she gets them back.

Then I made a run to the store to get some teacher gifts and food and stuff because Cassi is having a little party tomorrow evening.

And before you know it....it's bedtime!

I just got finished dipping strawberries......

I really should have done the gifts earlier than the day before.