Summer has come and gone. We played hard and we were sorry to see summer come to an end, but alas school is back in session and cooler weather is upon us.

Ammon has been learning to wake board. He taught Kathy how to drive the boat, causing Eigen much distress not sitting on mom’s lap. This summer on the lake we have tried new things. The older boys tried skiing. Logan picked up wake boarding easily, Kimball and Kathy have tried with little success. Sterling likes to u-ski. Eigen even got out on a few hotdog rides at the end of the season.

Kimball spent 3 different weeks at scout camps. Calvin spent a week at 5th grade camp. Ammon took the Priests on a high adventure camp.

Bridget loves to dance and has found a new interest in hip-hop. She had her summer dance recital in June and participated in a dance camp during July.

Sterling is always busy with friends. Logan always loves a new challenge. Eigen is a “big boy” and we are pleased that he entered the world of the toilet trained in the spring.

We loved having Justin come visit in July. Always a highlight for the boys…an endless meal at IHOP and trying to surf on Flo Rider.

We loved the family reunion. It was wonderful to have so many of the family together. Spending time with family is awesome. We love aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents! Family is always welcome to visit!

Soccer season is in full swing. Sterling and Kimball are playing hard and having fun. Kathy got roped in to being Kimball’s soccer coach. Oh the fun things we will do for our kids.

Here’s hoping this is a good school year with 9th, 6th, 5th, 3rd, and 1st graders and Eigen at home.
(Diether Gazette Article Sept. 7)