July Happenings

July was a very busy month.
On the 3rd, Duff raced in a race at Snowbird and then Kace was able to be in the Stadium of Fire for a special Eagle Presentation! That was a neat experience for him.

We had a BBQ and fireworks at our house on the 4th. It started with just us and our friends, the Hermansons and then a few invites to the family (if 1 comes they might as well all come). We loved it! The lighting of fireworks was a little crazy though. Brady, of course, was getting everyone with firecrackers.

Kace went to Scout camp the first week in July up by Mount Pleasant. He had a great time. Duff took the varsity scouts to Flaming Gorge fishing that week too. I think he had a great time even though they didn't catch a lot of fish and he ended up with poison oak (I'll get into that later). Duff got home in time to race at Solitude on Saturday. Kassidy kept busy that week too at BYU Soccer camp.

The 2nd week, I went to YW camp and left the kids with Duff. Duff had some emergencies at work and ended up spending quite a lot of time gone, but thankfully all was fine at home with the kids taking care of each other. We had a baby shower for my sister-in-law, Angie that Saturday!

The next week was not too busy. The kids got to go stay at Aunt Gina and Uncle Kurt's for a couple of days. They had a great time hanging out with their cousins.
We went to Gr & Gr D's for a BBQ and fireworks for the 24th. I think we all had a great time. My cute niece, Kelly didn't like the fireworks too much though.

Race on the 31st was at Snowbasin. It was a very long race. Kace & Kassidy raced this one after not racing for over a month. Kace took 1st and loved the race (8.8 miles). Kassidy took 2nd (5.5 miles). Duff finished 7th and went 33 miles (ouch). It was a long, hot, dusty race, but he liked it.
The Demolition Derby was a great end to the crazy month of July. It was fun to see that craziness of people dressing up like Joe Dirt, etc. The kids each took a friend and those friend were bro & sis which was fun.

With Soccer Practices, scrimmage games and cheerleading Kassidy stays very busy.
Kace not as busy, but sure likes to hang out with his friend Andrew Ivie in Midway.
Duff stays busy training, working and doing YM. He spent most of the month suffering from Poison Oak that he got behind his knee. Doctor put him on Pred. for a week, but as soon as he went off it came back with a vengeance and spread all over his entire body. He was covered in hives for about 3 weeks before it pretty much disappeared. The main contact spot still itches a little and is discolored, but so much better. ????
I'm staying busy with softball, PTA, Achievement days and home.

Next month seems just as full as July. I'm thinking I'm looking forward to school starting to get on a schedule and settle down (I hope).