It was our turn to plan the Banks family reunion. Initially we had decided on a big condo in Steamboat Colorado but my mom and dad didn’t feel up to travel (because of Covid and other reasons). So luckily because of Covid we were able to cancel just a few weeks before and instead book…
When schools shut down, and before we actually knew how bad this pandemic was going to be, Natalie and I hightailed it to Moab for a few days of hiking and R&R in the sun. Looking back, it probably wasn’t the most responsible choice, but at the time it seemed like a great idea. We…
Feb is usually a very slow month. But not this year! It began with a Vex Robotic tournament for Blake at Soaring Heights. I was impressed! This was quite the set up. And for first timers, Blake’s team did great. Then, a glorious 70 degree Sunday nap. Everyone needs one of these in Feb. But…
Rusty here. Christmas Eve skiing went so smoothly this year! The secret is preparing ahead. I had gotten out the ski stuff a few days prior and made sure everything fit. Tara made sure everyone had coats and gloves. We got up and were off to A-basin. It was an easy drive with 0 traffic….
Ending the decade with a bang! First up, making little goodie bags to hand out at our Stake day at the Denver Giving Machines. These youth banged out 750 bags in under an hour!Blake gets to meet an eagle!Making Christmas Peep houses. Josh’s is more of a horror house….Teacher giftsMiddle School band kids playing Christmas…
It was a Denver weekend! It started Friday with the kids performing for the lunchtime crowd at the Denver Giving Machines. This was so much fun! Halle and Josh had been practicing some clarinet/saxophone duets, and Blake learned a few tunes on the Ukulele that we all sang along to. I just love the Giving…
This is the first time we’ve traveled at Thanksgiving since Josh and Halle were tiny. As we are going to Germany over Christmas, we wanted to be able to spend some holiday time with our Banks family. It was a great trip! The night we were leaving Blake cried and cried saying he wished we…
This year we tried for the longest train yet! It didn’t quite work as well as we hoped. 60 ice blocks and 7 dozen donuts = the perfect summer send off.
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…
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…