It's That Time of Year

It's that time of year again. The warm weather ends, the kids go back to school, and according to Bryan, the only good thing to happen at this time of year.....football season starts. Go Utes!

Ryan Anderson, Bryan Auernig





Michael Anderson, Cameron Auernig




Amelia





Billy, Michelle, & Lincoln Porter

I Gotta Feelin'

I gotta feelin,
That tonight's gonna be a good night.....

Lucy's friends partied the night away for her 7th birthday. We had a "late-over" slumber party with movies, breakfast, presents, and lots of dancing. Thanks girls.....it was a blast!

P.S. Thank you Cousin Maegan

Lucy's Birthday

My Lucy is the love of my heart. She is crazy, and fun, super smart, and sometimes sweet! There is never a dull moment when she is around, and I couldn't live without her.
Thanks for being my Lucy!!!

Happy 7th Birthday!

Old Friends

My oldest, and one of my most dear friends, Audrey Wood, was married today. Audrey & I have been friends since literally before I can remember. We were only toddlers when we first met, and went on to be friends and neighbors throughout childhood; danced on high school drill team together; were roommates in college; and always friends. She is one of the kindest, smartest, greatest people I know. Her new husband Rob is lucky to have her. He seems like a really great guy too, and Bryan & I wish them all the best!

I can't remember if it was Audrey, or our friend Bethany that gave me a copy of this poem years ago, but it seems appropriate today.



New Friends and Old Friends

Make new friends, but keep the old;
Those are silver, these are gold.
New-made friendships, like new wine,
Age will mellow and refine.
Friendships that have stood the test -
Time and change - are surely best;
Brow may wrinkle, hair grow gray,
Friendship never knows decay.
For 'mid old friends, tried and true,
Once more we our youth renew.
But old friends, alas! may die,
New friends must their place supply.
Cherish friendship in your breast-
New is good, but old is best;
Make new friends, but keep the old;
Those are silver, these are gold.

By Joseph Parry

Last Days of Summer

Since I didn't buy season Lagoon passes this year, I promised the kids all summer we would go at least one day. We went with Eric & Cidne and the boys for "Stake Lagoon Day", and Todd & Lara's family were there for a family reunion with Lara's family. We saw Todd's kids throughout the day, but unfortunately I didn't get any photos. Duane & Julie came by after work to have dinner with us. It was a super fun day!

Back to School

OK, so I seriously cannot believe school is starting today. That has to be one of the shortest summers on record. Anyway, it has only been 45 minutes since I dropped off Lucy & Cameron at school, but it already seems incredibly quiet here. Quinny & I are going to have to think of something fun to do today.

Lucy worked off her pre-first grade nervousness by doing some Buddhist style meditation in the center of the room last night while we were trying to watch tv. When she was done meditating she then began practicing her karate moves.

Even though Cameron had three "first day of schools" last year, (with all our moving around), he was still a bit quiet and anxious. He had a hard time eating any french toast this morning, but he seemed to be a little more relaxed once we got to the school. I think he is going to be an awesome fifth-grader!

Summer Vacation

So what did you do on your summer vacation? Here are some of the highlights from ours.

We hung out at some castles.....




we rocked with U2 (Glasgow, Scotland).....




we looked at really cool architecture (Edinburgh, Scotland).....





we visited the Irish countryside.....





we partied hard at Bryan's "President's Club" (Dublin).....







we rode lots of public transportation.....





we took over the Guinness Storehouse.....





we checked out Big Ben (London).....





and we remembered how much we like each other.




Thank you so much to our family members who made our trip possible. Without you guys we never could have taken this trip. We honestly never worried about the kids the whole time we were gone, because we knew they were with people who loved them. Some of their highlights included, camping out in Todd & Lara's yard, movies & arcade games with Eric & Cidne, being spoiled by Grandma & Grandpa Auernig, & going to a play with Grandma & Grandpa Orchard (Cameron said there was even a be-heading in the play.....cool).

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.