Running out of summer

Nixon decided that he could get his own snack

 We love our sleepy little baby

 Here he is with his quilt from Grandma Bullock

 So handsome

 We had a bonfire and it was great. It has been too long since we did this. Nixon has been asking for a bonfire almost every day since

 We also played with a flash-copter. The Bishop's sons sell these little things to save for their missions

We had lots of fun kayaking with family. Here is Lyza practicing in the garage 

 We went on a family hike last Saturday around Hayden lake and had lots of fun together

 Aren't they the cutest pair?

 Lyza loved using this walking stick on the tough terrain ;)

 Here is another cute pair of hikers

 We all liked looking at the roots of the huge trees that have fallen over

 The kids were mesmerized with the horses

 The kids love this witch at Costco. Nixon asks for it the second we walk through the door

 It is apple season around here and I am not complaining. 25 cents a pound? Don't mind if I do!

 Lyza gave a talk last Sunday about preaching the gospel around the world and we were proud that she got to talk about her auntie Hannah on a mission in Tahiti

 He thinks this spinning top is the best!

Lyza finished her potty/hand washing chart so the kids got to make their own ice cream sundaes. So yummy!

 The three amigos

When we last went to Costco the woman at the register was so sweet and gave each of the kids cash cards. Two nights in a row Nixon fell asleep holding his cash card 

 Story time at the library is back on now that summer is over. Kim said Nixon actually sat still and listened to the whole thing

 This is what he made at the library

 We got the last of the corn from a family in our ward with a humongous garden. Kim put the kids to work shucking corn 

 One night Lyza decided that she better wear this owl purse to bed with her. Where does she come up with these things?

 Nixon went and found another of Lyza's purses so he could keep up

 Our little girl started preschool this week! She has been SO excited. She has been mentioning it in all of her prayers. It went really well. Kim and three other moms are doing it two days a week, and each mom takes a week and they will rotate throughout the homes.

 Umm...where is Nixon?

 Seriously, where is he?

 We got Nixon some big boy underwear and started potty training. He has been really good about it (it is all his idea). He isn't completely ready yet, but even within a few days we have seen some real progress in him recognizing when he needs to go.

 Too bad we forgot about this frog costume. It is too small for him :(

 Lyza showing off some of the things she made at preschool

 The kids love their little brother. It is so awesome

 That is one big apple!

 I had a work golf tournament on Friday. I was the best dressed on the team

 I only played the first 9 holes so I could come home early and meet Kim and the kids at the beach. It was a beautiful day, and maybe the last beach day of the year :(

 These three played really well together

I got some good snuggle time with this little guy

 I helped Kim peel apples yesterday (with the power drill of course) and we made a big batch of apple butter...yum!

 They were having a blast being "upside down." That is, until Nixon fell on his head ;)

 Lyza and Nixon always want to hold Mason

 He looked handsome at church this morning

 Lyza learned about tithing at church and insisted that we help her count her money and pay her tithing. After lunch we had a nice lesson about money, tithing, and the blessing of paying tithing. She is so sweet and really loves learning about the gospel.

 She is pretty excited to give this to the Bishop next Sunday

Nixon has some pretty sweet dance moves

Take care