Yep, I'm back to blogging...

Over a month has passed since I last blogged. How did this happen? This post will fast forward through the past five weeks of our lives.

Several weeks ago, our friends asked us to watch their daughter overnight. Her name is Kennedy and she's 13 months old. We started the evening by attending a carnival at the elementary school where John teaches NOVA (similar to the DARE program). John was assigned to use a radar gun to measure the speed of baseballs that the kids threw. Jyson did it several times.
Jyson also built this rocket and launched it several times. He loved it. Kennedy was very patient in her stroller all night.
After we got home it was time for bed. Jyson loved playing big brother. Kennedy played the 'ol "I drop it, you pick it up" game with game with her toys. Very entertaining.
This was taken the next morning. Doesn't she look comfy and relaxed?
After breakfast, we went to Jyson's cousin's birthday party. Kennedy crawled around. Jyson ran around. By the time we got home, this was the scene in the back seat...

A few days later it was Cub Scout Pack Meeting at the Dastrup ranch. (Dastrups are a family in our ward.) Ride, Jyson, ride...
Fall is especially beautiful in Utah this year! (The little girl is Micahl, a total cutie - I have to hug her every chance I get. The older girl is Haley, one of my Mia Maids - it's her family's ranch.)
Cub Scouts - gotta love 'em!
Jyson earned his Bobcat a few months ago, but we haven't been able to attend Pack Meeting so he finally got it this night.
The Mother's pin - I've been waiting for this moment.
Jyson, the proud new Bobcat. (He had gotten something in his eye earlier and it was a little swollen.)

We spent General Conference weekend in Elko, Nevada. John went a few days earlier than I did to help his brother re-roof his house. Here he is with his nephew Trevor:
Other helpers who came out: Nate (John's youngest brother) & Bob (John's dad).
Sunday was John's 46th b-day. His mom brought a pumpkin pie for him (his favorite). It was a pretty low-key birthday. He was actually sick the entire weekend but worked hard as usual. He rocks - what else can I say?
This is what we saw on the drive home. I was not too happy about it. Luckily it has returned to fall weather.

The next weekend, John & Jyson emptied our hot tub, wiped it down, and refilled it. Aahh, bring on the cold winter nights (but not yet).

This past weekend we went down to St. George - John, Jyson, and I along with our neighbors - Steve, Lynnette, daughter Sara. When we got there Friday afternoon, we went on a mountain bike ride on the Bear Claw Poppy Train.
91 degrees + out of shape = bright red face.
Jyson did so well. I think playing soccer has really increased his strength and focus.
Saturday morning John rode the Zion Century - 100 mile bike ride including a climb through Snow Canyon. Our neighbor Steve rode 60+ miles - it was his first road ride. Jyson and I went shopping with Lynnette and Sara. When we knew John was getting close, we waited for him near the ending point - a street in the middle of St. George. Jyson entertained himself by jumping from these power boxes. I think this is a great photo!
John finished in 5 hours, 50 minutes. Way to go babe! This was his 3rd century ride this year. He is one tough boy!
A century ride is always followed by a steak dinner. Here we are at Outback with our neighbors.
That night we all went to the Tuacahn and saw Aida. I loved it! The Tuacahn is such a gorgeous outdoor theater.
Sunday morning we headed home. We caravanned with our neighbors and took the scenic route home through Zion National Park and Panguitch. This picture was taken outside a boutique in Springdale.While it did take longer, the drive was beautiful. All in all, a great trip!
The end.