July 2026

July saw us adjusting back to the heat after our trip as well as getting back in the regular routine of work and school.

Megan with a bouquet of trees that grew in the yard while we were gone.

The grass is almost as tall at Artemis!

U, Matthew, Me and Megan waiting for fireworks on the 4th of July

A few pictures of the fireworks through the special glasses they gave us.

Brazil Yum box was good.

Marching Band Camp was the first full week in July. It consisted of 10 hours days Monday through Friday plus 5 hours on Sunday. Welcome back to band!

Megan and Matthew at the performance they did for the parents.

Matthew playing the baritone. Can you spot Megan behind his bell?

We did a lot of driving with Megan and Matthew (Matthew got his permit when we got back from the trip). Megan liked driving by temples.

The band performed during the new student orientation.

Matthew loves Artemis!

One longer drive took Megan and U by the Mesa and Gilbert temples.

Yum to milkshakes!

We went to Tucson to help Sarah out and brought Lionheart back with us for the weekend.

Lionheart with the teepee we gave him for his birthday.

Teepee, Bluey couch and blanket: what more could a 2 year old want?

Sarah and Lionheart

Lionheart walking with determination!

Lionheart and Matthew on Lionheart's trampoline.

Matthew, Lionheart and Megan

Lionheart and Matthew eating their subs. Lionheart did a great job eating his!

Lionheart sharing with Grandma.

Few pictures from a trip to the park with Grandpa.

He wanted to go to the sprinklers so they did. And they got wet. 

Lionheart walking home from the park.

Matthew, Lionheart and Megan watching Cars.

Lionheart loved playing with the cars!

Uncle Matthew spinning Lionheart around.

Lionheart likes going in the dog crate.

Cheese!

Snuggles with Matthew!

Megan, Matthew, Me, Lionheart, U

Lionheart wakes up ready to play.

We'd moved Lionheart away from the light switch but he figured out how to get a longer reach with the spoon. He still couldn't quite reach it but it was a valiant effort.

Megan with her red face after outdoor marching band rehearsal. Her answer if you ask if she put on sunscreen: YES!!!

We see these little DoorDash robots driving around. They are cute!