We've got fire

That's right...these pics were taken just outside our back door today. The fire started about 12:00pm this afternoon and has spread over 5oo acres now and over 60 home evacuations. Luckily, even with the extremely close proximity to our house, we are not being evacuted and the fire is almost contained behind our house. Every once in a while we see a small flare up but the firefighters are right on it. It has gone over the mountains now and is spreading over there. My kids think this is the coolest thing EVER!! They've been watching the helicopters all day drop fire retardant and water. They constantley are flying directly over our house. It's like Disneyland over here....only, we're on fire! Don't worry, we're just fine.

Our Great VaCay in Utahr

We had the best time! Even the 3,013 miles we drove was good (most of the time). Here are some highlights. Thank you Sandersons for always welcoming us and helping us have so much fun! Thank you Mom for driving with me and making the trip so great!

He's a big boy now!!

Ok, now that Kristen has taught me how to blog, I'm a blogging fool! But since I'm so far away, this is my way of having you all be a part of our lives. Sooooo wish you could be here for all this stuff in person and not just looking at pictures. But since I can't change that any time soon.....

Today was Spencer's first day of school. That's right, my baby is a second grader. Don't ask me how that happened. He had a great day and seems to love his teacher. He's got lots of good buddies in his class with him so he's a happy camper. The great thing about Spenc is that I never have to worry about him much. He makes friends so easily and his teachers always love him. Spencer ROCKS! Two weeks from now I will also have 2 pre-schoolers. Josh on M-W-F and Allie will go T-TH. AHHHHH!!!!!

Fathers and Sons

While Kristen and the kids and mom were here, Sam and Grayson got to go to Father's and Son's campout with Spenc, Josh and Gregg. First you need to know that Father's and Son's is a HUGE deal to my boys and it was just soooooooooooooooooo much better with their cousins there! We miss you guys.

Sanderson Oregon Trip

We went back to the Oregon coast for 11 days in our RV. That's right, you heard me right....11 days in an RV with a family of 5. With all the craziness, dirt, and "family togetherness" we had a great time. Gregg served his mission in Oregon and we were able to visit some of his old families and friends from his mission and he took us to his old stomping grounds. We really did have a great time but don't think we will head out for another 11 days anytime soon.