Sept recap
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Sept recap

Wow–Fall time is always busy time.  Here’s what we’ve been up to. Dash was so matted he had to get all his hair shaved off. It’s Marching Band season! Rusty and I had the opportunity to attend the posthumous sealing of sweet Faith Falagrady and her husband Don.  It was such a special experience–one that I…

July 2019 Recap
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July 2019 Recap

The crazy weather continues. Halle and Josh’s Come Follow Me lesson.  The Cupstoration.  It was adorable. 3rd of July fireworks in Vista Ridge.  We invited the Bohns over to BBQ with us and watch the show.  It’s a horrible picture, but a GREAT night. This year we got Torpedo snappers instead of just the regular…

June 2019 recap

June 2019 recap

Lazy Summer mornings snuggling with Dash.Blake is trying to earn some $$ so Halle and Josh can sign up to have him do their jobs.  They love it!Steven comes for a visit.  I was at YW Camp, but Rusty was so happy to see him.  Kami KILLS the Boulder Ironman, taking 1st place in her age…

May 2019 recap

May 2019 recap

Compared to last May, this May seemed like a cakewalk.  But, as I look back, we still did a lot of stuff!! Rusty went to DC to pursue a remote job opportunity with DNS Filters 100 Mile club Gold Medal ceremony! Teacher Appreciation week!  Colorado being ugly.We helped our friends at Calvary Bible pack meals.  I think…

April Recap
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April Recap

Another month is in the books!  Rusty and the Teachers had Anne McDowell teach them how to create food art.  Blake earned his 100 miles!  He has been working so hard this year. General Conference.  Every year we try to pick a service project to do in honor of Jim’s birthday.  This year Halle researched on…

March recap
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March recap

The Sunday night licking train. Eating at our favorite Mici’s before seeing “The Play that Goes Wrong.”  It was hilarious! I loved hearing the kids squeal with delight. Halle wouldn’t participate in our family selfie. The day we spent more time in the car than we did on the mountain.  Sigh. Axe throwing at Bad Axe for…

Feb 2019 recap
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Feb 2019 recap

Circle pup on a lot of morning drives to school.  Everyone loves to take Dash along. The Banks’ favorite kind of Super Bowl.  The Puppy Bowl! Superbowl Sunday snack food! Circle Pup! Dash rocking the man bun. Doing a Come Follow Me lesson when Jesus fasts for 40 days and then rejects Satan.  In this…

Oct 2018 Recap

Oct 2018 Recap

Again, it was another fun, full, busy month! Kit Kat Challenge. Blake planned this fun FHE activity for us. We tried to break the world record of eating a Kit Kat in 22 seconds without using our hands.  We didn’t break the record, but we had fun trying!Another FHE–we listened to President Nelson’s address from…

Summer recap

Summer recap

It’s pretty much already been the best summer ever.  But, after we got home from London and Yellowstone, we still had some living to do! First up–Colorado Sunsets.  I dare you to find anything prettier in the whole wide world. Best friends, best band in the best venue. Imagine Dragons at Red Rocks was, in…

May 2018 What will now be known as the busiest month of my life

May 2018 What will now be known as the busiest month of my life

So busy that I am barely getting around to blogging it in July 🙂 I’ll just hit the highlights here.  8th grade graduation:5th Grade Graduation:More Fun:Bike ride with the YMFishing Clinic in the rainHalle is the proud owner of her very own clarinet!!5th grade tradition.  Walking to 7 Eleven for Sluprees Sweet little missionaries delivered these…