Summer 2014

We had a good summer. The summer began with a 2 week vacation to Utah for a Cox family reunion and a visit with my sister and her family. When we got home it was back to the usual. This summer was an adjustment with 4 kids, but we had a lot of fun. Here are some things we did this summer.

Jaxson: 

Went to scout camp- shot a bee bee gun and bow and arrow 

Tried wake boarding

Watched all the Harry Potter movies with his Dad

Became more comfortable swimming and can now sit at the bottom of the pool holding his breath

Grew like a weed

Ehlana: 

Practiced reading

Played with Benson like he was her doll

Found out what happens when you don't comb your long hair for several days (rats nest)

Drew countless pictures and notes for every member of the family

Wore a swimsuit everyday

Got glasses

Jakob:

Got a big boy bike

Followed his siblings everywhere

Went to the dentist and did AWESOME

Broke his arm falling down the stairs

Swam independently (with his life jacket)

Loved riding on a sea-doo and paddle board

Benson:

Started giggling

Learned to roll over

Stopped sleeping at night

Had allergy testing (luckily it was negative so he started reflux medication)

Played with his siblings

Loved swimming and going to the beach

Barely napped

Started eating solids

Got a haircut (or two)

Steve:

Loved our vacation and a visit from his parents

Went on family bike rides with us

Found a hornets nest on the side of the house and got stung a couple times

Got released from being elder's quorum president at church

Was called to be on the high council at church and was set apart as a high priest 

Turned 34

Worked a lot

Myself:

Loved our family vacation and a visit from my in laws

Went off of dairy for a month

Went off of gluten and dairy for a week

Gave up on most of the house work

Went to the beach and the park a lot

Was called as an activity day leader at church

Turned 31

Survived my first summer with four kids