Summer wrap-up

We love summer-time around here, so before the boys headed back to school we managed to squeeze in a little more summer fun.  Here's a re-cap: 

more boating

wakeboarding:

And meet our newest wakeboarder:

waterskiing:

Sam almost learned how to slalom!

tubing:

one of my favorite photos!

and a beautiful sunset:

backyard golf ... the boys loved this golf hole we put in the backyard.  They even designed an 18-hole course around this one hole.

Davis County Fair/demolition derby

braces ... Emery would probably disagree with this being included on the "fun" list.

and last but not least, the alpine coaster with the Thomas family

first day of school

Summer seemed to fly by this year, and none of us were ready for school to start. We still had a long list of things we wanted to do before the days of alarm clocks and homework came around.  Ready or not, here's what the first day of school looked like around here ... 
Emery - 9th grade:

Sam - 6th grade, and Luke - 3rd grade:

golf team

Viewmont golf team tryouts were held earlier this month.  Emery knew all summer long that he wanted to try out for the team.  I knew he could play well, and he had certainly put in tons of hours practicing (or should I say years of practicing), but I was still a little worried about try outs.  As a mother, I didn't want to see him fail, and there were a few things going against him ... after all, he's not really even in high school yet (but 9th graders are allowed to try out for the team), and he's not exactly tall or big for his age, so others can hit the ball quite a bit further than he can. 

He played great and not only did he make the team, he made the varsity team (the top 12).  Congratulations, Em!

glow draw

When Ben suggested we get an ipad a few months ago, I thought that was a ridiculous idea.  I saw no need for an ipad.  Well, turns out I was wrong.  (Did I just say that?)  It's true, I love the ipad.  Luke does, too.  Here are a few of his glow draw creations:

Emery's summer

Emery's summer needs no explanation.  These pictures totally sum it up ...

He has spent hours and hours at the golf course.  Hitting bucket after bucket, chipping and putting, playing 9.  I don't think I'd recognize him without his golf bag slung over his shoulders or a golf club in his hand!