Summer Party Time

We could hardly believe our college pals decided to fly their whole family up to Canada so our kids could meet and we could have a vacation together. It was the week of a lifetime! It will be a special memory for all of us. 

 We spent some time in Banff, then Waterton.

 It was awesome to do lots of hiking and spend so much time outside.

 We obviously needed lots of food for 11 kids!!

 You'd think these Carolina boys were Canadian- they were braver than brave in the icy water.

 Our families match up in age perfectly!

 

 Twins. I love the chocolate eyes.

 The sad farewell hugs.

 We had so much fun with our Carolina pals that we extended our trip another week spontaneouly (which is not like us!). We made sure we got to catch up with a few of our besties from Cardston.

I was SO happy to visit with Sis Berry- a kindred spirit :)

School Begins With Lots of Glasses.

They all look so studious now. 

I love Charlie all camped out writing his novel. He says things like, "I have so much research to do for this part."

First day back, Monday morning. Backpacks, leggings, alphabet pretzels, 

homemade bread, swim goggles...

 Scarlet seems so much older with a front tooth missing.

 Check out our online shop SPOONIFUL, if you want a killer basket.

 Scarlet has been gobbling up these Classic Starts books- she's giving Jane a run for her money as far as reading goes. 

Symphony in the City was wonderful. It's neat to hear live music outside, especially after the sunset with the city all a glow.

BESTIES

 It's not everyday you meet a family that you match up with 8 for 8. We both have 6 kids, 3 girls and 3 boys similar ages. We have so many things in common that spending time together is so seamless it feels like family. I'm just sure we were friends before this life and somehow figured out how to 

meet up here :) We will love this family forever.