Sarah's conference weekend.

Keeping in tradition, Sarah and John headed north for Conference Weekend now that Sarah is 8. They started at the BYU game Friday night with Brooklyn and Tim, spent time with new cousin Ethan, and attended the Sunday AM session of conference. They sat 12 rows back on the side that everyone walks in from. Sarah told me that President Monson waved at her on his way out. What a special memory!

My 10 year old!

Double digits...wow! Breakfast in bed, lunch at Red Robin with G.G. whom she shares a birthday with, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs with a friend, and a very fun night with family!

Ali is a helper, a laugher, a dancer, a good friend, and a daughter that is getting too old for her mother! Thanks for being such a wonderful person Ali. We love you!

Family time.

Grandpa Stucki died Sunday, August 30th.

Santa Clara Cemetery Sept, 4th.

Grandpa's funeral was the first time that all 14 grandchildren had been together. It was a very beautiful service and a wonderful day to be gathered with extended family. Grandpa was a kind man who always took an interest in others' lives and was thoughtful in writing letters. You could always count on getting a birthday letter with $5. 'By golly' we will miss him!

Sarah is baptized Sept. 5th. It was an exciting day for her and so many people were there to support her and show their love. We are so proud of the decision she made to
follow Jesus Christ.

Surrounded by all of John's immediate family! What a lucky girl!

August

Early August marked the end of summer for the girls since they started school on the 12th. John got them up to Zion's and we ate plenty of ice cream and otter pops to keep cool.

Ali didn't technically start school until the 13th since she was home very sick the first day. It could have been nerves, but she was up and ready the next day.

Hard to believe 4th grade has come!

Sarah was surely missing grandma that first day of 2nd grade, but her new teacher is pretty awesome and she is off to a great start!

There is something wonderful about going back to school. After a very busy and somewhat stressful summer with chemo and doctor's appointments abounding it was a relief to have some routine and consistency to count on. We sure did get to visit with so many friends and family though and we will miss the freedom to roam for a little while.

Sarah turns 8!

Sarah has grown so much this year. She is such a smart and hard-working girl. I appreciate her ability to focus and get things done. She loves to make her little sister laugh, and is probably her oldest sister's best audience (or worst depending on the moment!).

Sarah is very intelligent, but definitely has a great sense of humor too! What fun.

July

Visit from the Bingham's

I don't know what it is about these two and coloring. This time it was chalk on themselves. Four years ago it was using rocks to "color" on our two cars!

Mom's birthday dinner at Rusty's. Yum!

We also had our annual visit to Panguitch for Pioneer Day and a wonderful visit with some of my oldest and dearest friends from growing up. Good times!

June part 2

June was definitely a happening month! We really enjoyed seeing so much family and spending the warm summer together.

Ali looks good as a cat! Dance Recital.

Lauren turns 2. Swimming with grandma and G.G.
Not pictured...my cousin's wedding at the Draper temple and the
Porter Family Reunion at Yuba Lake.