August

8/1 to 8/8: 

Sunday 2nd we went do Danny and Raina's church. Their daughter Addie was blessed. We ate after at his home. We visited with relatives and stuff. Started getting windy and a little rainy in the afternoon. Candi goes walking along the Jordan river walk way in the mornings. Tuesday she brought home a white rabbit she found. It is friendly and doesn't run away. We are keeping it and the kids love it. I wasn't too sure but seeing the its poos aren't big and wet but little round balls and dry and that it mostly pees in it's box area I think I'll be ok with it. As long as they clean often so nothing smells as well. They names it Oma Rapiti. Thursday night was the ward swim party at Taylorsville pool. I got in this time to take Erana down the slide a few times. She loved going fast and said it was awesome. Friday, 7th we took Jaxon to do his first temple baptisms. It was busy and had to wait a while. I got to do baptisms and confirmations for him. We had family names. We got him a shake after. Candi and I went to the Chinese gourmet buffet for a diner date. We love that place. It didn't help my efforts to try and lose a few lbs.

8/9 to 8/15: 

Friday 14th we bought 2 mountain bikes from the Calvary thrift store for $45. They are in pretty good condition. I spent Saturday fixing them up a bit. Oiled them, adjusted handle bars and seats and gears. Fixed a flat tire. They run pretty well. Candi, Jaxon, Leila, Erana and I went on a bike ride from the Winchester park on the Jordan river to Willow pond. The kids ran through a water park area that sprays from the ground. Then we went back home. It was fun.


8/16 to 8/22: 

Took the kids to get treats at the dollar store for FHE. They started school Wednesday. Jaxon is now in Bennion Junior High. He and Leila will no longer be in the same school together for the rest of their schooling which I thought was sad. He'll be in high school by the time she is in junior high and he'll be done when she is in high school. Just like Tyrell and Mina. Tyrell still hasn't found a job yet. Not sure how hard he is looking.Candi and I went to King buffet Friday then saw Mission Impossible for our date. I bought a bunch of plugs at Home Depot and started replacing old ones on Saturday.

 

8/23 to 8/31: 

Erana started kindergarden this week. She goes half the day in the afternoon and rides the bus back. She enjoys it. She even has started wiping her own bum now. Took long enough. We told her she had to because the teacher won't do it for her at school. Erana is growing up too fast. We love her and all the kids so much. Candi and I went to Chinese Gourmet Friday and took Tyrell with us. Saturday we went to Sue Settle's funeral. She died of cancer. It was a nice service with lots of nice songs sung. Sunday after Stake Conference I ordained Tyrell to be an Elder. It was a special experience. Tyrone and his wife were there. Scott and Danny was there. Jody was running late so we did it without him and Shaun and Jared couldn't make it. I mentioned that a small number of God's children have the melchizedek priesthood and that where much is given much is required. That all that the Father has will be his if he honors his priesthood and magnifies his calling as mentioned in the oath and covenant of the priesthood.  To stay humble as he serves the Lord. He will have trials but will receive many witnesses that the Lord loves him as he endures them with faith in the Lord. And other things I can't quite recall. We had a feed after and did the fantasy football draft with those that showed up.

Erana sayings:
8/2/15
Candi said Erana has a big noggin compared to Gracie's when we saw their photo next to each other. Erana smiles and says, "That means I'm a scientist!" lol
8/24/15
Erana had her kindergarten test today, and Mrs Pond asked her what she wanted to be when she grows up and Erana says "An Exterminator"! lol We just laughed and Mrs. Pond said, "oh good, I need one of those".

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