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I don't really know why I blog anymore.

I don't very often.

But it is kind of a journal for me.

So here goes.

When Mark was called as the bishop, I had to be released from my
calling as Relief Society president. This was the last little thing
we did as a presidency. Leatherby's! I love these ladies and am
thankful we got to serve together for a brief time!

Mom turned 85.

We celebrated at Mazza and had Mrs. Backer's cupcakes.

We celebrated the end of our mortgage at Valter's Osteria.

Where Paige got to meet and speak Italian with Valter himself!

My nephew Jake got his mission call to Georgia!

We showered Alyssa prior to her marriage to Tanner.

Alyssa with her mom Cindy.

For some reason I could not get any of the wedding pictures I took

to download onto my blog without turning - except this one of Mark and I.

So I stole one of Tanner and Alyssa's photos from Facebook.

Village Baker opened near City Creek

and it might be dangerous to have these Special K Bars so close.

We roasted marshmellows and made s'mores in our back yard.

We celebrated Mother's Day.

 Our ice plants are killing it with the beauty this year. 

 I was lucky enough to spend some time with these two.

 And make cookies.

 Jadyn

 Maya

 Mark got a toothache!

 We went to St. George and hung out in Snow Canyon

to watch the sun set. 

 Courtney took this silly picture and said it should be our Christmas Card.

 We visited graves in St. George.

Trader Joe's had this adorable sign out front so I had to get a picture of it,

 because peonies are maybe my favorite flowers.

And mine were beautiful this year!

Mark got a Little Giant ladder

 for his birthday this year.

 And our pergola was finally built.

We love it.

 It adds so much beauty to the back yard.

 Not to mention shade. And this couch!!!!

 We got to see Uncle Rex and Aunt Collette

at Tanner and Alyssa's reception.

 

And Aunt Judy and Uncle Delynn and Uncle Greg and Aunt Jean as well.

 Then on Father's Day we celebrated Mark

by hanging out on our new couch - which is the best!!!

Time Flies

 So basically summer came and went

since my last post.

I will hit on the highlights with

favorite summer pictures!

Taylorsville Dayzz

(Jordan, Paige, Courtney) 

 canyon cookouts

 

hikes

 I finally decided on how to arrange the new front patio

and bought cushions. And we love it. 

 Antelope Island Moonlight ride

 the Fourth of July

 

fireworks with the neighbors 

 outdoor movies

We decided to make a quick trip to Disneyland

during one of our St. George visits.

 Which we love

 even in the rain.

 Mark and I spent our honeymoon in Disneyland

on the 30th Anniversary and so we needed

to go again on their 60th Anniversary!

 Cute people

waiting for the new main street electrical parade.

We love Disneyland!

 Courtney's birthday dinner at Aristos (her favorite).

The birthday girl's pie.

Paige started 8th grade again

 this time as the teacher!

 And she bought a new car.

 Then football season started!

 And we went on another trip to St. George

only this time without Miss Paige.

 

Snow Canyon

 

Then some more football.

 Where Courtney entered with the team.

 Then we went on a one day trip to St. George.

 To see this cute family and join in the blessing of Brooklyn. 

 

 We went on a drive to see the leaves.

 Mirror Lake.

The dark and the light.

 And here is an end of summer picture of the family.

Goodbye summer.

We will miss you but we also love Fall!

And taking selfies.