August Events

It has been a busy summer for us. Rachel worked for us getting wallpaper off the kitchen walls, washing windows, and cleaning. I was hoping she would help me with my project but she does not like sanding. We enjoyed the help and she still got time to play. In the end she couldn't squeeze in enough trips to Disneyland but she did try (6 trips in 2 weeks!) At the end it was hard to start saying goodbye to everyone. She didn't enjoy that part. Here is a picture with cousins Anna and Kimberly on her last visit to Grandma Weathers house. Packing was also hard when she wasn't sure what she would need (everything?)

Graduation

We had such a fun week celebrating Rachel's high school graduation. She was kidnapped by her young women's leaders on Saturday morning. Here she is and she is not even awake. She had been up late because she thought she could sleep in. So sorry, Rachel. She had a smile on her face for us and had fun going out for pancakes. They even got cheers as they went into the restaurant.
















This is after baccalaureate which was Sat. night. It was nice to have the Grandma's and Hilary come to that. They showed a fun video of the students and all the things that they had done.

The Grandma's then had the longest trip possible home because an oil tanker overturned on the freeway and they sat for an hour or so before they were finaly able to get off the freeway and then take a long detour home. I hope they never have to do that again.

This is Rachel at Graduation at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Of course it was hot and we really haven't had much hot weather. Lucky we could come home and be cooled of by our ocean breeze. Rachel had so much fun she wants to graduate every year.

Zion camping trip

We had a great time camping over Memorial Day weekend. Of course when the Olsen's camp we always get wind and rain. Who would have thought that it would rain in the desert? We also had some fun hikes and lots of fun being together. We were glad Terrell and the Mills could come down and that Lauren could join us too. Lauren and Rachel even had their tent blow over. We were out of practice and forgot that we always have to be prepared and so didn't stake their tent well enough.

This was a short hike to Emerald pools. Check out the beard:) Terrell got to camp out for 2 weekends in a row so he decided to look the part.

Of course we had lots of fun playing with Tucker. He is really wanting to be moving so we were always walking him around. He definitely gets that from his parents.

We love his smile.

This was our lunch break on the longest hike we did to the hidden canyon. It said it was only one mile up and one mile down but that was one very long mile up. I don't think Daniel would have liked this hike. Several people ahead of us turned back when they saw the chains and the drop off on one side of the trail. Of course we had to follow Sheldon, Elaine and Terrell. They were lots faster than me and Roy stayed behind to help push me up the trail. We had lots of fun and it was over way to soon. We are looking forward to more time together this summer.

The Coolest Birthday Present Ever

Hey I think this is the best present I could have gotten for my birthday this year. Isn't he just the coolest little baby you have seen? (not that I am biased at all) we are starting to use our web cam a lot to see this little guy before he goes to bed at night.

Grandad

Hey we sure had a great time at Duck Creek - we are missing all of you and hope that everyone is transitioning back to real life after a wonderful family reunion. Thanks to Grandma for helping us make such great memories of being together. We love the pictures that Grandma gave us too!

4th of July weekend with Trouts and Mills

Hey this was our hike to Stewart Falls right above Aspen Grove - it was VERY hot but VERY fun!! We like being with our cousins.

yard update

Well the Olsen's finally have something wonderful to report about their home and yard. The tree stumps in the front that Rachel and Elaine jumped on and cursed and we all wanted removed are gone! Youth Conference was over Memorial day weekend and they needed service projects at the last minute so Roy gave them permission to go to it in our yard. We came home to the nice surprise of no more tree stumps. We then had bags and bags of trash to get rid of but the happy news that we have one less project to do. :)