Fishing at Porcupine Reservoir

We had a great day on Friday when we took all the kids up to Porcupine Reservoir and had our fall picnic and did some fishing. We didn't have much luck fishing in the reservoir but we walked up Cinnamon Creek and some of the salmon were still there. (We found out there is a salmon run during the end of August and through September) Daniel and Samuel braved the cold water and got in the creek and had fun catching the salmon by hand. They each caught three then let them go. Samuel said it was the best fishing day ever! Family days are awesome!

New Pictures of Jacob

Jake sent some new pictures home this week. Thought you might all enjoy looking at them. He is doing great and loving the mission. I can't believe he comes home in less than five months!

Labor Day at the Lake

We had a great Labor Day weekend at the lake. Jim and I and the four boys went Sunday evening and all day Monday. We played two games of Monopoly (Sam won the first game and Taylor the second), two games of Zilch, 2 hours swimming in the pool and hot tub, one movie, a wonder Sunday dinner, and Monday morning breakfast, and four snakes later! It was great. I much needed day of relaxation.

Mr. Sky View

Taylor decided last week to try out for Mr. Sky View during homecoming week. He spent hours and hours working on his talent. Kristi, the best sister ever, accompanied him as he played the school song on chimes. He did a mighty fine job. Our cute little Talor took second place!! We are all very proud of him for even trying. Way to go Taylor!

Taylor is 18!!!

Can you believe it! Taylor turned 18 this week. We had a crazy week but on Friday we took up 10 friends to the townhouse and I cooked dinner for them, hot dogs and hamburgers. The kids played in the pool and hot tub and at the beach. They had a great afternoon and evening. What a way to celebrate 18!!

Elder Stephenson

Here are a few pictures that Jacob sent LaDawn. I am sure glad that she shared them with us. The one with the frog in the pocket made us laugh! The other is last weeks baptism of the two sisters.

Soccer has STARTED!

We went to our first fall soccer game on Saturday. Samuel's team
dominated the other team. Samuel scored twice and stopped the other teams only shot for a goal. Only 12 more games to go! Sam almost got a header! (The whole team gets ice cream if a player on the team gets a header!)