Way too Long!

Well, it's been too long. I told myself I wouldn't let it go this long. It's been such a fun filled past month though. Lots to tell. Let's see how many details I can remember. So the 4th of July celebration was so fun as always. Loris family stayed for a few weeks, which was great! Her kids have grown up so much! Our kids loved having them here. Baylor was excited about the fireworks until it got a little dark and up over our heads, then he was so scared! So I ended up sitting in Jamie's house, but that was ok with me because I will no longer have a baby next year, which makes me sad. I am so grateful for this wonderful country we live in, and the celebration we have every year with the Cook family. The kids have so much fun with cousins and we love to spend time with Spencers family. So the weeks following were filled with walking lambs, practicing judging, etc... The kids had their Lamb Show the day before Lamb Day and it went well. None of them placed, but they have improved so much this year and learned so much! It really surprised me. Their sale went better than expected the next day too. They should each end up with $500.00 in their pockets (savings) this year after costs are paid. Lb Day itself was great! Spencer, Wylie & I all ran in the 5K & Lamb scram that morning. We all beat our times, so that was good. We headed down to the parade start because Tracy put together the small sheep camps again. He pointed out that all of the grandchildren being together might not happen again for years to come because Clancy is hoping to be on a mission by next Lamb Day, so he had a lady come take pictures. It was neat to have them all there. They all rode in the parade, even Clancy and Baylor. We had lunch after in Tracy & Marian's building. My Mom & Dad Masters were here, which just made it funner. The kids played at some of the games at the park, we watched some of the softball games and then watched the fireworks, which was awesome because we were right under them. It was a fun, great Lamb Day again. I am so grateful for this great community I live in. So my Dad left Sunday, but my Mom stayed because Spencer & I went on Trek in Wyoming with the Ward for Youth Conference. What a surprisingly wonderful experience. The youth in our group were Catherine Lund, Aubry Madsen, Bailee Hansen, Alan Oldroyd, Wyatt Farnsworth, and Kaden Allred. What a great group of kids! Loved getting to know them! The Trek was so different than I imagined. There were missionaries at each spot, telling History and stories of the pioneers. There was even a spot we got to go see that they told us was Hallowed ground because The Savior himself had walked there. It was a grave site for 11 pioneers. There was fun line dancing. I loved getting to know the other leaders and adults that I didn't know so well in the ward. Diane and Kim Johnson were in charge of it all and she was not in good health and wasn't supposed to come, so I am so grateful for all they did to put it together. We had a special fast last Sunday for her health. We also got to see a slide show of a bunch of pictures. It was very fun to watch. So that was a busy couple of weeks. Let's see, since then, we started another round of swimming lessons. Wylie got a new motorbike(100). He has been to the farm a lot and riding and hiking for scouts and doing his family history calling. He was just called as the Deacons quorum President and had such a neat blessing from Bishop last week for it. You could feel the Spirit very strong. I am so grateful for Him. He is an excellent Young Man, in all the ways he should be. I am scared to send him to Middle School because I fear his innocence will not last, but I just pray that He will stand up for what he knows to be right, even when others won't. I couldn't ask for a better son. I feel that all my boys are so strong and will be such great leaders someday, I just need to get them in the right direction. I try so hard everyday to teach my children things that are right and what is most important in this life. It's been so nice because Kaylese has spent so much time with me at home this summer. She is such a great help and big sister. I have really enjoyed it!  Ryland has now taken over Wylie's other motorbike, and is enjoying it. He has helped me a lot at home this summer too. He has played with Tyrik a lot, which Tyrik has loved! It's been great. We got to have a one on one with him the other night. He chose to go bowling and watch the movie- Pixels. It was fun to spend that time with him :) The next night we took Kaylese. Her & I got pedicures first. Ya, she loved it. Then we took her to help us pick some bunnies out for Aynslee's birthday present. Ya, I know, weird. We finally gave into the idea of pets again. I hope I don't regret it soon. So we picked those out. We then went out to eat and even grocery shopped. Now we have two more to go before school starts. It was one of my goals, to do a one on one with each of the four going to school before they went. Oh, so Jeff & Anna had their baby boy Samuel in July. I can't wait to hold him. He looks adorable!! They also moved to Elko because Jeffrey got a new job as assistant District Attorney there. Colby just graduated from lineman school in Idaho. I hope he gets a job soon. Rianna was baptized last Saturday, that was great to go to. We also went to the Cook family reunion that day, which was a lot of fun. Devin graduated officially from Nursing School and got a job in an ICU, at a hospital in Murray. We have had some really big rainstorms, which have been a great blessing. Oh, Elder Packer died of the Quorum of the Twelve apostles. Only less than a month after Elder Perry. It was such a nice funeral (watched it on tv). Sad to see those two go. What amazing men!  Now to see who the next two apostles are. Elder Nelson was called now to the President of the the Twelve Apostles. I am just hoping to really enjoy this last week a half with my kids before school starts. :( I love summer and have loved spending time with them. We even got school shopping and going through all their clothes all done already, which is a huge job. I just wish they could stay my babies. Oh how I love them! Aynslee talks so well now. Baylor can pull himself up to anything now and even does a weird type of crawl. He is starting to get a little temper though...I hope it's just the age. He is still the cutest thing ever though :) I love my family more than anything! I have enjoyed time this summer with my husband, kids, and extended family so much! There is nothing better. I hope I didn't forget anything. Oh, one funny. So our Bishop was teaching sharing time in Primary and said " Jesus Loves Everyone of You". Tyrik stands up and says loudly, while pointing to his teacher-"Not Him, because He's Old!" Ya, he said they all laughed pretty hard. That kid, he is something else! Love him. :) Until next time, which is hopefully soon.