Summer Is Over

Can you believe that summer is over? I can't. This summer has been so jam packed with so many things that I am not quite sure what all I have accomplished. So, I am relying on photos to prove that I actually did things this summer. Plus, I promised pictures from my last entry. Please note that these pictures are in no particular order. Also note this is just a few pictures of what we have done this summer.

Spencer has discovered that he loves dirt and mud. With all the work we have done outside this summer he has learned to love being outside. I am a little worried about what we will do when winter comes.

This is at Family Night at Scout Camp. Mark enjoyed every minute of camp, but he was so excited to see Spencer after three days. The scouts did a flag retiring ceremony that was just beautiful. I love the young men in our ward and the good that they do.

This is a picture of me (in the brown shirt) at Girls Camp. They had a game to see who could stand on a cinderblock the longest. I must say that I am not as strong as I used to be, but I did win against the other leaders. I loved Camp. I enjoyed the girls, singing to them at bedtime, and singing to them to wake them up, cooking, goofing off, dancing and everything else that we did.

My little sister, Stephanie got married! Now, you all may be thinking that is cool but how does that involve you Carrie? Well, I helped with: their engagement pictures, order invitations, tried on wedding dresses with Steph (she couldn't decide which one), cut fruit, created a wedding video, helped with the wedding pictures, did lots of running around with my mom and Steph, made their wedding book, etc. etc. That is how I helped. It was a beautiful sealing and I am so happy for Steph and Carter. I love you guys and hope that your marriage is even better than you dreamed it would be.

Mark and I have done so much with the youth of our ward this summer. We went: swimming, to the Oquirah Mountain Temple Open House, Youth Conference, Girls Camp, Scout Camp, and so much more. This is a picture of Spencer and I swimming when we went with the youth. Spencer loves all of his friends at church and really does love going to Young Womens and Young Mens.

This is a picture of Spencer giving his Papa a "bump." It is when you touch foreheads. It is a game my family has played since I was a little girl. Spencer has gotten to spend so much time with his Nanny and Papa. He loves them dearly, as do I. Thanks Mom and Dad for all you do for us!

A Real Quick Update

We have been so crazy busy that I haven't had the time or ambition to update our blog. I still don't have the time so this is the quick and dirty version of what has been going on. Pictures will come in roughly 10 days (please read #13-15 for information on this)

1. 24 of July we spent at my parents.

2. 25 of July Mark went to a family reunion. Too far of a drive for me and Spencer so we stayed at my parents.

3. July 29 thru 31 I went to Girls Camp. It was a blast but I missed my Spencer.

4. Mark survived Girls Camp week without me!

5. August 1 my brother's father in law passed away. We have all been deeply saddened by Dan's sudden death. We love you Dan and miss you!

6. August 1 attended two bridal showers (Valerie Harris and my sister Steph). Lots of fun!

7. August 2 Mark was sustained as the Elders Quorum President. He is going to do great.

8. August 3 thru 5 Mark went to Scout Camp as his last Hoorah! with the young men. He loved it!

9. I survived Scout Camp week without Mark!

10. August 6 went to Fillmore for a fundraiser for Steph and Carter so they can buy a conversion van. It went great!

11. August 7 going to Dan's viewing.

12. August 8 going to the temple with my little sister, Steph. Super excited.

13. August 9 thru 15 WEDDING WEEK! Mark is going to Cedar to work while Spencer and I stay in SLC to help with wedding stuff. I know we can survive one more week, can't we?

14. August 14, reception in Salt Lake.

15. August 15, wedding in Manti Temple, reception in Fillmore.

16. August 16 thru 21 I am hoping to finish my front yard and get my house clean since I have hardly lived there for a month and lots of people are coming over for a reception!

17. August 22, reception at my house.


And there you have it. A real quick and dirty update.