Summer, part 1

This page is mostly going to be family updates, etc. I probably won't share many deep thoughts, but you never know!

It was a busy summer. In June we had new sod installed. The old grass was pretty bad when my husband bought the house 13 years ago, and nothing we did improved it. It was time for something new. We also had a sprinkler system installed. It's wonderful, though I sometimes miss time spent outside setting up the water.

Junior and I went to lunch at the park weekly with friends during June. We also made trips to the zoo and library. He participated in a summer reading program. We wrote down all the books we read to him then turned in the list. He earned coupons for free meals at area restaurants, a bug jar, and a ticket to the reading carnival. The carnival had snacks, an inflatable jumper, and other activities.

We had friends over to play, spent time outside, and went disc golfing a few times. Junior made a new friend in our neighborhood. Caleb has popped in numerous times to play.

My parents visited in July. During that time, Hubby had a business trip in American Fork, UT, so we went, too! In Lehi we found a place called Thanksgiving Point. It had much to offer. We spent the better part of two days enjoying it. The Museum of Ancient Life was probably M'boy's and my favorite. It had fantastic, hands-on exhibits. We also explored the gardens and Children's Discovery Garden. It had caves to explore, mazes to run through, and a Noah's Ark water area. It was perfect in the 100+ degree weather.

On the way home, we stopped at the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake. Wow!! It was incredible! We could easily have spent more time there. Fantastic exhibits. Junior loves anything space, so this was perfect for him. I highly recommend it!http://www.thanksgivingpoint.com/http://www.clarkplanetarium.org/