SUMMER IS ENDING

Katie took this picture of Mesa Verde from the ranch.  We love it.

Visited with Uncle Leonard this week.  He is not doing very well and can no longer go to the temple.  We miss him.
While running errands I passed the Nordgrens' and saw this deer.  She is there often.  Who would think a deer would be on such a busy street in our neighborhood?

We have had such yummy nectarines this year but had to put a net over the tree to keep the birds out.  Dad got very tired from getting a bird out that was caught i the netting and from working in the garden.  

We went to Whitney Wilcox’s reception.  It was amazing.  We’re not sure we’ve ever been to one quite like it.  She deserved the very best and got it.  Her groom is a treasure and they will add much to where ever they live.  It rained and lightning shot down but didn’t put a damper on anything.

August 22 was Nixon’s "fird" birthday and he turned "free" because he had a party.  Nixon has been a delightful little boy.  He loves doing anything with his dad and teases the heck out of his mom.  He and Ava have so much fun together.  He is always full of smiles.  

new shin guards

They rented a huge water slide/trampoline for the party and all had a great time; even Grandpa Olsen got wet.  

All the Olsen grandchildren were there.  Some of them even called me Grammy.  They’re a fun family.

Saturday we woke up to snow on Timp and Squaw Peak. 

We do believe it is August but the snow on the mountain was so beautiful and we certainly didn’t mind the cooler weather for the morning.   It rained torrents all night for which we have been praying all summer.

We went to Kolton’s game at 11 

and Parker’s at 2. 

Erik is on the chains and Parker is #11

It was a day of just watching ball games.  Both boys won their games and played very well.  Shanelle’s parents are here so we saw them at the game.  
We are in great health and finally feeling like we are home and not in North Carolina.  We love the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and the blessing we receive because of it.  We love that our whole family is sealed in the temple for time and all eternity; we love them so much.  The gospel is true.  Conference is only a few weeks away.  yeah!