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Heading out to Elko with the fam to spend time with the fam is always a special treat. This trip was exciting because we got to support little Hartman getting baptized as well as Raegan's homecoming! So exciting all around!
We drove out in a minivan pack, which made stopping at the Salt Flats extra fun!



We also got the album cover nailed if Grayson and Adren ever want to start a band...
And the backside of the album...
Little Hartman looking so cute and happy on his big day:
It was fun to arrive on Mommy's birthday. We got checked in to the hotel and then I ran over to Sadie's with a birthday cake and then lots of chatting with the family.
All the cousins just want to swim-swim-swim together. We have taken over the pool!
Raegan gave a great talk, it was so great to see her and hear of her neat experiences. I really love an excuse to go out to Elko and see the Gouldings!

Back at home, Paisley finds time for crafting. Here she is making ornaments. Isn't she darling?



 I keep snapping shots of our neighborhood as all these changes are happening with the High School going in. This small intersection by our house will soon be a round-a-bout  leading to a back road to the High School. The hope is this will be the travel path to the school instead of weaving through the streets. It will look very different, I'm sure!


Sookie waits patiently at the door to be let in. As I was unlocking the door I noticed she had something in her mouth.
 I did not let her in! Eeek!

We planned a fun scavenger hunt with the Priests at the mall. Most of this group will be graduating this year so it's fun to get together as much as we can. This is us grabbing cones at the end of the night. Fun group!

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