First Grade.

I don't know what to say . . . Presley is in first grade and I can't believe how the time is flying by.  Of course she was up early and ready to get to school--she loves school, her friends, and her teacher.

Presley learned to tie her shoes this summer--new shoes!

"I {heart} school"

Couldn't wait to get on the bus.

We are getting used to homework every night, eating lunches at school, and making new friends.

Summer "Stay-cation".

We waited too long to plan a big trip, and to be honest we wanted to save money--so this year for Chris's 2-week break before school started, we stayed home and did lots of local day trips as our vacation.  Here are the things we did . . .


Camping in the Uintas.

Camping near Sundance.

Float trip on the Provo River.

Grandma and Grandpa came on our float trip.

Boat and tube on the lake.

13th Anniversary.

A fun night out with Grandma and Grandpa.

Alpine slides.

We had fun sticking around this summer!  We also went to Lagoon for the first time (the girls got their money's worth on their favorite ride OdySea).  Watch out next summer--I am in a planning mood and I am thinking Florida with my sister, a Dinsney cruise, and Europe again {can I convince Chris the girls are ready?}.

Another One Gone.

Presley lost her other front tooth!

Good thing we got family pictures taken last month.  It is going to be tricky for her to eat anything for a while--pretty cute though!

BFF.

Presley and Makayla.  That is all I have to say--they love each other, they giggle, sing, make plans, and play together.  They have had the best year together.  Makayla is moving back to Atlanta and we will all MISS her terribly.

Best friends and nectarines.

Makayla came with us for the last session of swimming lessons.  We loved singing "Call Me Maybe" at the top of our lungs on the way down the canyon, swimming, school lunch, and spending time with Makayla before she left. {I took lots of Instagam pictures this summer--not great quatlity but a quick easy way to caputure the moment}