A New School Year

The first day of the 2008-2009 school year on a bright, early morning,Wednesday, August 20th. Jenna is in 6th grade and Katelyn in 3rd. I've been in 1st grade for the past four years. You'd think they'd let me graduate. Lexi's a sophomore in high school and out the door with friends too fast for a picture. I wouldn't want to embarrass her or anything (only everyday of her life, it's what I live for). I'm confused, isn't it still summer. Why are we back so soon? It will be Christmas before we know it.

Utah (mini) Family Reunion

The New City Pool "The Bucket"

Saturday the 16th we had a small family reunion with two of Curtis's four sisters and their families. Carolyn and Kent were there with four of their five kids (Cami, Nicole, Justin and Ashley). We missed you Jill. Janice and Randy brought their three kids (Ceelie, Jared and Samantha). We spent the afternoon at our new water park and pool. We then picnicked at our local park for dinner.
The Whole Gang!

Jenna and Katelyn in the lazy river.

Grandpa with hat and a piece of pizza.

The new pool is about 2 miles down the bike trail from our home. We have been spending many Saturdays in the water this year. It has been fun to spend family time in the sun. It might be the closest I get to a mock beach this year. I know, doesn't quite cut it. Picnic Dinner Menu -

Chicken, buttermilk biscuits, potato salad, green salad, blueberry salad, watermelon, chips, and sodas, fruit popsicles and fudge popsicles. Yummmy

The kids table. No........the cousins table.

Looks good! My man is a funny one. Nice face Curt!

Top 10 Reasons Why The Wright Girls Are So Cool

#10. Because they like hanging out with their mom and dad. What are they thinking?

#9. They think their parents are cool. Yes, I said they "think" we are cool.

#8. They enjoy a good ball game. Well all except the youngest but she will by the time we get done with her.

#7. They kick butt on Guitar Hero.

#6. They think it's hilarious when their dad says "buns".

#5. They understand that bodily noises are hilarious. And they are!

#4. They enjoy a good party.

#3. They usually are the party.

#2. They take after their mom. (Okay, I'm the only one that thinks so.)

And the #1 reason why the Wright girls are cool;

They are secure enough with who they are to have their faces painted in public.

PLAY BALL!!!

Mountain of Fire

The view of our beautiful mountain is green no more. Friday, August 1st a fire started at the base of the mountain and quickly moved west up the face and then spred north and south to completely cover the west side. As neighbors we watched on our front lawn from 3:00 in the afternoon to well into the night, about 1:00 am. The fire burned all night and then helicopters continued dropping water the next day to douse the remaining embers glowing. No homes were lost despite the strong winds and large flames. Awesome firefighters! I was unable to capture the full magnitude of the fire with such a small lens. It basically included our whole front view. An experience I'm sure our family will never forget.

Our blackened front yard view.