09-09-09

There was a big deal a few weeks back with a day that went 7-8-9 10:11 . . . (or something like that). I think today is actually more totally amazing -- 09-09-09 -- it won't happen again for for at least 100 years. (I think it's Geneil and Steve's wedding anniversay today -- Happy Anniversary! Number 9 is something to celebrate!


This past weekend (Labor Day) marked the official end of summer vacation. It really zipped by! How about a quick synopsis?

• High school graduation -- Travis and Eddie


• Cousin Camp in Washington, D.C. (14 travelers in all)


• U of U Basketball Camp for Willie -- he was named "rebounder" of the camp


• Quick trip to Overton, Nevada (Haley and Mom) to Cody's baby blessing


• Shavy Jones Shaved Ice officially opens for business -- Willie's first JOB


• Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House


• Quick trip to Dallas, TX for American School Counselor Conference (Mom)


• 4th of July Celebration


• Baby blessing -- William Wyatt


• Trip to the Zoo (yes, with the grandsons)


• Scout Camp -- Colorado River and Arches National Park (Willie and Dad)


• Grandma gets very sick (pharmacy gave her the wrong pill in an on-going prescription)


• Swimming and Grandma's and Grandpa's (after a very cold, wet June)


• Lots of family time (family photo session)


• 24th of July with the Petersen Family


• Tennis nearly 3-4 days a week (Willie and the Woods -- and sometimes Karl)


• REAL Salt Lake soccer game and fireworks


• Grandma Petersen's house is sold


• Hannah and Eva -- helping out while their parents have girl's camp and trek assignments


• Boating at Pine View


• Baby blessing -- Max Alexander


• Football practice (5 evenings a week beginning July 27)


• More family time -- Sunday dinners and a few outings, lots of lunches (Hires, Training Table, Chick Fil-A, etc.), and just hanging out time with cousins, friends (Chunky and Allen), and anyone who happened to stop by


• Aquarium visit


• U of U Bookstore


• Many trips to Shavy Jones (a lot of family support -- it was awesome)!


• Family retreat to Snowbird (tram ride, hike, chair lift, Alpine slide and zip line -- plus an evening of watching old 8 mm home movies)

That about covers the summer -- not counting yard work, church assignments, home repairs, and more . . . Now, just think -- only 111 days until Christmas!