7 PEAKS

On Friday, June 19, we packed up and headed to 7 Peaks.

There was me, Laurel, Ashley, Jaycie, Preston, Addie,

Ryker, Camry, Shayla, Katie and Angie.

A trio of cousins . . . from nieces and nephews #1, #2, and #3.

Addie hates ANYTHING tight on her!

Can't believe she's letting Katie's friend, Angie, braid her hair!

Preston on "Lazy River"

Could we all look like Angie and Katie???

Addie and Ashley

Addie, Shayla, and Preston

This view!

Lunch

Another try at cooling off

STRAWBERRY DAYS RODEO

I'VE ONLY BEEN A FEW TIMES TO THE

STRAWBERRY DAYS RODEO.

I WENT WHEN THE KIDS WERE YOUNG,

AND LAUREL HAD TO WORK.

HERE ARE SOME CUTE PICTURES OF

THIS YEAR'S RODEO.

COMING . . . JANUARY 2016

Before we went to 7 Peaks,

Shayla told me some fAbUlOuS news. . . 

she's going to be a big sister!!!

I couldn't be more thrilled!!!

The baby is due January 24.

Renae's birthday. 

The day Renae's new grandchild is due.

And, one day after Ryker turns 1.

Shayla will be almost 9 1/2 years old.

3rd grade.

She'll be a great help!!!

Camille found out the day they left on

their annual trip to California.

This is how they told Shay, at the beach in California:

This will be #15 great nieces and nephews.

15 grandchildren for my brother.

15 great grandchildren for my mom.

Will the count be:

11 girls 

4 boys

OR

10 girls

5 boys

CARNIVAL

We went, once again, to the early opening of the

Pleasant Grove Carnival.

Going to carnival with me were:

Laurel, Chris, Kim, Courtney (and 2 sidekicks), Camry, Carter,

Ashley, Jaycie, Preston, Addie, Ryker, Heidi, Mike, Oakley,

Ally, Brooklyn, and Katie

Gee Wiz

Feris Wheel

Addie, Katie, Preston

Ally, Heidi, Katie, Brooklyn

Heidi & Brooklyn

Ally & Grandma Laurel

Seriously, Mom.  Why do I have to get off the merry-go-round???

Grandma...put me back!

YES!!!  The train!!!

Gee Wiz . . . again!

Another train ride.

We love the carnival!!!

Is Carter cute, or what???

Carter & Addie

Oakley & Carter

Ryker & Katie

Addie, Katie, Preston

Courtney, Jaycie, and Camry were there...but off on their own.

Cool in the Pool

BRIAN

Brian Reschke was a favorite of mine!

He was soooo smart, and so personable.

I also taught his aunt, Kim Kofford, my first year.

His grandma, Marilyn Kofford, was president of the school board.

She sent me flowers the first time (of 7) that I received 

"Who's Who Among America's Teachers."

I remember going to his wedding.  

He married Lori Chadwick's niece.

This was a post that appeared on his

Facebook page recently:

Cami and I are excited to announce that I have accepted a tenure-track position in the Organizational Leadership and Strategy department at Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management! I begin as an assistant professor of entrepreneurship this fall!

Not surprised.

#ProudMissMitchellMoment