Nate's Endowment

Shortly after Nate got his mission call the planning began as to when everything would go down to get him prepared to leave in August. With everyone's plan this summer it made it a little difficult to find a time but the best time seemed to be right before Lake Powell although it has made for some crazy planning and a busy trip it was definitely all worth it. The girls and I flew out a couple days before Matt so we could enjoy more time with the fam.

 We spent  Wed, Thurs, and Friday hanging out, swimming and doing a little shopping for Lake Powell. Gracie sprouted gills and has made me even more nervous about Lake Powell. Every time we turned around she was jumping into the pool....no fear this child has. Hallie has changed a lot from last year and quickly climbed to the high point of the wall and was jumping in on her own.

Of coarse I cant forget the grocery cart rides that both grandma, Kim, myself, and Nate all gave seriously so fun and funny all at the same time.

Friday night Kim & Matt flew in after work with Luke well after bedtime. Saturday morning we swam, had full breakfast, and had naps again(even a 1 hour time change is rough on little girls schedules....really rough). Shortly afternoon Nic & Kyle got there with the kiddos. We got ready and headed for the temple. Have I mentioned how hot it was a whopping 118 degrees on our way to the temple(I really do not like Vegas and the heat is just one of the many reasons)! We had a wonderful session and after the temple workers gave us the opportunity to have our picture taken in our temple whites. It was a pretty neat experience.

We went home to BBQ and get the kids to bed then Sunday morning bright and early Matt and I, the girls, as well as Kim & Luke headed for home for a few short days before we will head to Lake Powell. We had a great but busy trip. Since we got home Hallie had a solid 4 hour nap and Gracie is now on her 2nd 2 hour nap...I think we wore them out good. Im glad we were able to be there to spend time with family as well as be part of Nate's special day.