Swimming

We met with friends at the pool today. Lexi had several friends there. 

Heather and Lexi

Prince Fuzzington III

We're dog sitting starting today. Sadly, a family that we know lost their dad. They headed to Utah for the funeral and we're watching their dog, Prince Fuzzington III. The name makes me laugh. It is a 7 month old malti-poo. 

Astros Game

We were given free tickets to the Astros game tonight. It was Mormon Helping Hands night. We saw lots of friends from church there. We were near the Griffeths, so Lexi switched seats with their son, Jared. He sat by Jordan and me. Lexi sat by them. It was a fantastic game. We were loosing the whole game until the bottom of the ninth. It was 4 to 2. The bases were loaded and then a hit that scored a double and like that we won.

Celebrating the big win

Fireworks and fun

Slip Sliding

The youth in church set up a giant slip and slide for their activity tonight. Of course, they were laughing and having fun.

Lauren, Lola, Lexi, Hailey, Serenity, & Sister Walsh

Girls' Camp

This was Lexi's first opportunity to go to girls' camp with our church. It starts when you're twelve. She was so excited and even chose to go there instead of join Jordan and me in Banff this week. I had a feeling she would and I knew it would be a great experience for her. She loved every minute of it and wishes she was back there. The tight bonds that were formed warm my heart. She has known many of these girls for the past 7 years, but this really solidified their friendship.

Plus, this was a great test of her maturity. I have always known she was independent, but this really gave her a chance to spread her wings. I never spend time away from my kids. She had her first whole week without her family. We were out of the country and phones aren't allowed at camp. She was able to focus on what was really important. I can see amazing growth in her and I love it.  

Zip lining

Lauren, Avery, Lexi & Brady

Cabin life (more like glamping)

Our ward group (girls from our church congregation)

Back (Left to Right): Sister Martin, Sister Griffeth, Soliel, Leah, Katy, Hazel, Riley, Lola, Serenity, Brady, Desani, & Sister Jones
Middle Row: Lauren, Bella, Kennedy, Camryn, Hailey, Ahnyka, & Lexi
Front: Chrissy, Lauren, & Avery

Mess Hall Food

Pool

Volleyball

Avery, Lexi, Brady & Lauren

Nature Walk

 Catching a ride home from the nature walk (cheaters)

Gaga Ball - definitely a favorite

Nine Square

Group Meetings

Fight Knight (arm wrestling)

 Lola - Champion Arm Wrestler