Summer 2010 & Update

This summer has taken me by surprise and I have been insanely busy. We have had family reunions and tons of stuff. At annual Karlson Reunion Garrett again won the 1st Place in the kids division, and 2nd in the overall. He raced Grandpa's Gold Nugget car. We golfed, swam, went to the zoo, laughed, over ate, hit the Ogden rodeo, and just had a blast. We have made more trips to Idaho then we ever want to, but we go where our family needs us to be. We have spent a lot of time at the pool this summer and of course the playground. The kids always keep me on my toes.

In the next couple of weeks we have the Merrill Reunion; which unfortunately we won't be able to attend. The weekend after that we are headed to Idaho for a busy, but a couple of huge moments for our family. We are going to the Playmill to see Beauty and The Beast. We are having a bridal shower for our soon to be sister-in-law Cortney. Patrick is taking out his endownments. This is HUGE!!!! We have prayed, and fasted for this time to come when Patrick could get to the temple. This will be the first time all of our family are in the temple and don't have anyone to sit with the kids outside. We are also celebrating one of my mom's special birthday's. We have three birthdays on the same day my Grandpa Bruce, my Mom, and Collin's Dad. It makes for a crazy time. When we get back from Idaho we will be preparing for school.

Garrett will be starting kindergarten at Lakeview Elementary on the 1st of Sept. This is getting a little harder every year. I adore Garrett and I am jealous of his teacher getting some of his time and attention. Garrett is brilliant and is going to blow there socks off.

Gabrielle was finally accepted to BYU Preschool. She is going to be in Mr. Brad's class. Mr. Brad was Garrett's teacher last year. We are excited to be back in with Mr. Brad; he is an amazing teacher. Gaby is very excited to start preschool and is already practicing writing her name. Mind you her name is usually Princess Gabrielle or Gabrielle Mermaid. She is so creative and she loves everyone. What a doll.

Collin is starting his 3rd year of his PhD Program. This are always crazy with his schedule, but he always makes time for us. Collin is truly brilliant and I am astounded by the things he tries to share with me....I don't understand even a tenth of it. He tries to explain the best he can. He is loving his work and even when frustrated he would rather be in the lab figuring out the problem.

Life is crazy, but its not an adventure unless it is. I will post pictures of the upcoming events.