I Hope They Call Me On A Mission...

I thought this was worth posting mostly because I need proof in writing. Two weeks ago out of the blue Hyrum told his dad that when he is old enough to go on a mission he said, "I hope they send me to Mexico because I love taco's." Now you have to know that prior to this day Hyrum has always told us he is not going on a mission. Even when we have the missionaries over for dinner he sits up at the table begrudgingly. We have never mentioned going on a mission or anything. We don't know why he doesn't want to go or why he doesn't like the missionaries. There have been two missionaries in the past 6 years that have won him over that he has liked. I am thankful to them(Elder Hinson & Elder Reed). I hope he remembers that he wants to serve a mission and that there are more places than mexico that will feed him taco's. He is even wearing a tie every sunday against his will without making a big deal out of it.

Back To School

Joshalyn and Hyrum are excited to be back to school after a fun filled summer.

Joshalyn is in 4th grade this year and Hyrum in 1st grade.

More Summer Fun in August

CAMPING AT ALDER LAKE

We had a fun time camping at Alder lake with Mom and Rich and other family and friends. Good Times!




GARDENING WITH GRAMA

The kids loved helping Grandma in the garden. They all picked a bag full and we had a yummy dinner. Nothing beats fresh veggies out of the garden.



JOSHALYN TURNS 9









SEATTLE



A day in Seattle is always fun. We go to Pike's Place Market and watch the Seattle Mariners play. It's always good company and a good time.


AMES REUNION AT CAMP NISQUALLY


We had a great time reuniting with cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, second cousins, etc. It was just alot of fun those 3 days. It all went by too quickly.


WESTERN IDAHO FAIR

Summer Fun

4TH OF JULY





We had an eventful 4th of July out at some friends of ours in Payette. Hyrum had bamboo from a sparkler drop on his foot as you can see in the picture. We almost found ourselves in the emergency room. Luckily we all acted fast and got cold water and ice on it then some mela gel(burn cream) and it healed fine. He may or may not have a scar. Time will tell. We are truly blessed as well as he.
COUSIN TIME!




Julie and Ryan came for a visit to Boise from Minnesota. The kids had fun reuniting again. Two days wasn't long enough, but we'll take what we can get. Thanks McPherson's!

RIVER RAFTING


We had a fun time River Rafting down the Boise River with my family in July. Thanks Baldwins, Herzogs, and Nelsons for a great time!



AT GRANDMA AND GRANDPA HERZOG'S






We had a fun week with Grandma and Grandpa Herzog in Las Vegas playing chess, playing cards, golfing and of course swimming in their pool. Can't wait to go again!