Here are the girls enjoying the chance to cool off on a hot summer day. This was one hot summer and we got the pool and the slip and slide out quite a bit. This was before we had our nice, new sod in the backyard, so we are set up out front.
We enjoyed a few days at the cabin in Island Park. We look forward to some time up there every summer. The girls were enjoying a relaxing afternoon with Grandpa Fluhman out on the deck. I don't think Grandpa and Grandma got bored at all, but we sure enjoyed our time with them.
We couldn't resist this picture of Grandpa and Grandma with our little clan. We always hate leaving this wonderful place, but the pictures help us remember all of the fun we have there.
Here are the girls ready to camp out in the backyard with Matt. This was August 24. Ben and Mom stayed in, as Ben is not quite ready for this adventure and his mother was sick. Matt was so cute with the girls, as they played Go Fish, ate treats, and all took turn telling stories. There was a lot of fun and a little sleep, but what could be better?
Here are the Lawrence girls on their first day of school, August 13th. Abby (middle) started 3rd grade & Cali (far right) started 1st grade. Mary is in her very important, supportive role as the younger sister. She will be starting Joy School (pre-school) in a few weeks. Ben is off camera in his carseat waiting anxiously to head off to Lincoln Elementary.
It's officially Fall and we are enjoying the cooler temperatures and beautiful scenery. Here are the girls enjoying a family night picnic at the Castle Park in Kaysville. They had so much fun and it was beautiful!!!
Matt and little Benny enjoyed the park, too. Ben was enthralled watching all the kids play and it looked like he was ready to jump right out of his stroller at times. He legs were going a hundred miles an hour.
Matt and I were so excited to be able to take Abby with us to General Conference. We were able to attend the Saturday morning session. Abby looked so cute in her baptism dress. She got to sit on the front row next to Grandma Fluhman. She was also able to shake President Packer's hand, who told her she was much prettier than her grandpa. Sister Faust also came by her and admired how cute she was. What a memorable experience, topped off with lunch with Grandpa and Grandma in Grandpa's office.
What is cuter than three sisters? Here they are going on a hike with their daddy near the Lawrence cabin. They are such cute sisters, there all in a row. They love to go to the cabin and go on long walks and throw rocks in the river. It was so beautiful and we enjoyed getting snowed on a bit.
Here is handsome Ben, staying inside where it was warm. Ben loves to crawl around the cabin and explore. We are happy that he has enjoyed his first season at the cabin, and we know that he will love it as much as his big sisters and parents do! We enjoyed this time with Grandpa and Grandma Lawrence, being cozy at the cabin.
