August 5th

Lilli went on her first date! Nathan Tanner asked her out to dinner and to go to meet the teacher at the high school with him. It was super sweet of him. He's a great friend. Lilli had a fun time. The had dinner at Big Buddha, a local Chinese restaurant.

The twins went to the Shadow Ridge High School meet the teacher on their own and Dad and I went with Daniel to his at Valley Vista. I think it will be a great year for everyone!

On our way home we saw a storm wall coming. Shortly after, the view out the back window was crazy with dust and wind.

Then the storm really hit, and the rain came with more wind. The power went out about 7:30 pm. Lilli and Nathan came over after their date and the rest of the Young girls with a couple of their friends. We lit candles and tried to stay cool. The temperature outside dropped to 74° so Dad and I sat out on the front porch. We had to find the cushions for the out door furniture, it had blown down the street. It was pretty nice out. We just read, while the kids played Five Hunting Hounds inside. 

Sara came home from the YSA FHE and was not in the mood to be in a hot house, so we hopped in the car and drove around. Laney came with us. We stopped by In-N-Out for burgers and learned that they give free hot cocoa to kids on rainy days. Laney was thrilled! We came back home a little before midnight and at 11:58 the power came back on.

Hooray for air conditioning!!!

Sam came by the next day for a visit. That evening they had a man night and played video games.

They played Halo for hours. It's always extra fun when Sam comes over.

Well, on Thursday the school year started. Summer flew by especially fast with all the traveling we did. It's always bitter sweet to send them back to school. They are ready to be busy and see friends, but I always miss them.

Susanna is in 5th grade.

Laney is in 7th grade.

Andrew is in 11th grade and the dental assisting program as West MEC.

Freddy is in 11th grade and the medical assisting program at West MEC.

Daniel is in 9th grade and starting high school.

Being at a different high school than his siblings, he doesn't really know many people. However, the people he does know are Lauren Ruff and Isabelle Hunsaker, both of them are beautiful seniors. They are so kind to him and have taken them into their group of friends. He is having a wonderful start to the school year!

Lauren and Daniel