August sundries via Instagram

pedi's with Grandma Young

ultimate fort-building

we LOVE Desert Star!

Tour Of Utah. We love living so close to the action!

Closing ceremonies of the Olympics. MUCH better than the opening ceremonies. Those Brits make some good music!

I went on a big girl trip to Michigan for a 3 day KitchenAid training. It was simply fabulous in every way. A relaxing plane ride, beautiful scenery, fun new friends, my own room, swag, amazing food, and the automatic toilet seat covers at the O'Hare airport! Oh, and in case you didn't know, KitchenAid products are THE BOMB!

passing through Chicago

Enjoying Shark Week in a big bed all to myself!

We spent a few days in Park City with my family. Swimming, trolley rides, treats on Main Street, Deer Valley lift rides, and playing with cousins.....who could ask for more?!

annual offerings to the Shoe Tree

Arizona: part two

 After 4 days at the cabin we headed back to Gilbert for 4 days of fun at Grandma and Grandpa's house. We swam, and swam, and swam some more! Jackson learned to swim without floaties (which took about 30 seconds) and  was diving in the deep end to retrieve dive toys. Landon had no fear and loved jumping in like his siblings.

We loved just hanging out and spending time with Aunt Alayna. We hit the outlets and of course ate at Crackers. Matt and I even got to go out for sushi one night! Our Thanksgiving Point membership got us into the Arizona Science Center for free, and the kids loved it (especially the monster stomach)!

Landon loved being Grandpa's shadow (unless he was hungry- then he was all about Grandma!). We watched the Olympic opening ceremonies (meh. not too impressed) and some of the events before it was time to hit the road on Sunday. The drive home was relaxing and uneventful compared to the last few years!

Grandma got some fun toys!

Jackson the fish

Mr. Tumnus and Megamind

Sloth.

Kensie's watching you....

cookies and milk with Grandpa

puzzle time during the olympics

on the road again