August 2026

 August was a busy month between school, work, marching band, visits to Sarah, etc. Here's some of what happened.

Lionheart loves his blankets!

Mr. Bullock at the DCI finals watch party.

Megan took a nap at the watch party.

Lionheart really wanted this shoe to fit. And when it did not fit on his foot, he thought maybe it would fit grandma's foot.

It almost fits, right?

We went to Ono Hawaiian BBQ for dinner one night.

Japan Yum box was mostly a hit.

Me has permission to eat all of these cookies!

Lionheart loves putting socks on his hands.

Eliza, Tessa and Matthew made a sail car for a church activity.

James, Adam and Megan made a sail car as well.

Megan is really enjoying her ceramics class!

Dragon

Bowl

Sarah and Lionheart came for a few day visit. We made a few trips to the park.

Lionheart showing Grandpa something in the sky. He likes pointing out planes and birds.

Taking a nap on Aunt Megan

Resting with Uncle Matthew

Matthew, Megan, Me, U, Lionheart

Megan and Me being silly

So much fun!

Lionheart mostly liked the oatmeal except not the apples.

Lionheart and Grandpa

Sarah and Lionheart

Lionheart loves big trucks and is constantly pointing them out. He was excited the recycle truck was coming to our house. Unfortunately, he left a few minutes before it came so we took a picture to send to him.

Football season has officially started! Fia, Ayasha and Megan

Lunar eclipse as seen at the football game.

Lionheart and Me

This was our view. We were watching the rain and lightning.

Lionheart loves to do up buckles!

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!