No new pictures but I thought I would catch everyone up to date just a bit.

Jason passed his test last week with flying colors, 850 out of 900 points. All I can say is he is WAY more studious than I am. I don't know if I have the discipline to study like he did the last few weeks. He is headed up to the mountains this weekend to scout for deer before the mussle loader hunt begins on the 23rd of the month. He was supoosed to go with a friend but he backed out so he is going alone. I hate having him out in the wilderness by himself, especially overnight but he insists I shouldn't worry. Ronna, a little help here... :)

Cassidy and Zack are loving school and have made all sorts of new friends. Cassidy has "the meanest teacher" according to all of her older friends but she loves her so I am happy about that. Zack is enjoying Kindergarten (school lunch and recess are his favorite parts). He is so worn out and tired though. He has fallen asleep on the couch, the minute he gets into bed, and on Jason's lap in sacrament meeting. We have them in bed by 8:15 or 8:20 but I still have to wake him up every morning to go to school. Hopefully he gets used ot his new schedule soon.

I have an interesting bunch of students this year and am getting used to all of their different personalities and trying to get my classroom management set up. My new job share partner is brand new to teaching so she is a bit nervous. She is too cute though and I think we will have a great year. I am going to take sub jobs here and there on my days off to make a little extra cash. My first one is on Friday at the kids' school in 6th grade so we will see how that goes. I am only on the sub list for my school, the kids' school, and Roy High, Jason's Uncle Dale's school. I think I will only sub maybe 3 times a month so I get a day off here and there. All I have done on my days off is clean and do laundry so far. Of course.

Other than that, not much to report. We are enjoying watching the kids start their soccer season and will post some pictures of that soon. Jason and I did celebrate our 11th anniversary on Saturday. We went to dinner and a comedy club in Ogden and had a lot of fun. He gave me a new camera, that I haven't learned how to use yet, and I gave him 11 things that he loves (Henry's Rootbeer, chocolate, Itunes gift card, etc.). I am sooooo creative aren't I. :)

Zack and Cassidy ready for Zack's first day on a chilly morning.
Cassidy and Zack getting on the bus.
Zack looking so smooth for his first day of Kindergarten.
I followed the bus to school so this is Cassidy and Zack getting off the bus, they marked his hand with the color blue because he rides the blue bus. That way they can make sure he gets home.
Zack at his table at school.

Well, the day I have been dreading for months is here. My baby is in Kindergarten! I feel so old with my youngest child in school now. It is a crazy concept! He wanted me to go in his classroom with him this morning but was fine when I left. I had to go to my own school for a minute, I took the day off so I could be home when he left and gets home (the Kindergarten comes home earlier than the rest of the kids today), to do some work to keep my mind off of everything. Jason asked me what I was going to do the rest of the day day but after showering, eating some lunch, cleaning up the house a bit, and now doing my blog and checking my email Zack will be home in less than a half of an hour. Time sure flies when you are kidless!

I am staying part time this year though I could have went full time with both of the kids in school. I figure with Thursday and Friday off I can get the cleaning, shopping, laundry, etc. done so we can play on the weekends and not have to worry about that stuff. I plan on going to the gym those morings, or going on a run when weather permits, and getting all of my chores done during the day. Hopefully I am as productive as I see myself being during this time. I may substitute those days if I feel like it as well but only for my school, Lakeview, the kids school, Valley View, and Jason's Uncle Dale's school, Roy High. I think I will go full time next year though, the money would be cool and the kids are old enough taht they can start helping me get things done around here. :)

Cassidy ready for her first day of 3rd grade in the outfit she bought herself with her birthday money.
Looking good Cassidy!

This is Cassidy's first day of school, August 25th. Unfortunately it is my first day of school too so it is hard to make as big a deal of it for her as I would like to each year. She is so beautiful and so smart. She is excited and nervous for new things in 3rd grade.

We borrowed this wonderful toy from our neighbors to use at Zack's party, it is like Disneyland!
The kids had a great time playing in the water and going down the slides.
I realized when I was getting the cake ready that there were no candles in the house so this is Zack blowing out his tealight candle on his cupcake.
He was very excited about all of the presents he got for his special day.
His friends: Elauna, Bryndee, Zac Anderson, Talon, Ellie, and Ella.

Well, believe it or not my baby is 5 years old! I can't believe it. He has been waiting for this birthday for so long because he has wanted to go to school with Sissy so bad. He had a wonderful time playing outside (luckily the weather was nice) for the evening with his friends, eating pizza, and opening presents. Unfortunately Cassidy was in the house sick. She called me during the day and had thrown up at school so she was quarentined from the party. It really didn't end up making a difference because Zack got sick in the night, 3 times and on 3 different beds that I had to strip and clean in the middle of the night, and I was feeling the same by the morning (I am sure the four hours of sleep that I got the night before helped make sure I got sick). I was so glad it was my day off and we had the entire long weekend to recover before school started again on Tuesday. Jason was so nice and took Friday off to take care of us and run to the store to get Sprite and Lysol. I think he was actually glad to have another day to study.

Jason is taking a test for his job today, another certification, that he has been studying so hard for. I have my fingers crossed and am praying for him to do well because he deserves to. I don't think I studied that hard for anything in my life, even in college.

Zack in his borrowed goggles at the KOA pool.
Everyone playing a game of mini golf at the campground.
Papa Rex and Grandma Linda with the grandkids (notice how happy Zack is).
Cassidy sitting so pretty.

Zack jumping over the waves. This is one of my all time favorite pictures.
The cabin Jill's family and our family slept in, that is right 9 people in a small cabin.
Jill and Andrew (her oldest) at the pool at the KOA.
Cassidy collecting seashells. This is all she did for 6-7 hours at the lake and she has the bag of seashells to prove it.
Zack is being chased by Jessica, Ty's sister. He is so in love with her so I bet he is in heaven in this picture.

BEAR LAKE, BABY!!! I love this place! We headed to Bear Lake for a fun filled day on the water and camping at the KOA. It was so much fun to take our anual trip with Kathy and Ty and add quite a few more. The water was perfect and the sun was hot, the best day ever. We had a great time skiing, tubing, swimming, and worshipping the sun God. :)

High School Musical on Capital Theater stage in Salt Lake City.
Cassidy and Madelynn with a cast picture.
Cassidy and Madelynn in their seats.

What an awesome time us girls (Jill, Madelynn, Cassidy, and I) had in SLC seeing High School Musical live on stage. It had a lot of the same elements as the movie with some new songs and stunts. It was so fun!

Jason and I with Cassidy after her baptism.
Cassidy and her dad.
Me and my little girl.

A Pfister Family Photo (say that 5 times fast).
The Evelo family (Jason's sister).
Allen and Lora Lee Byrom (my parents) with the kiddos.
Grandma Ronna and Grandma Jane (Jason's mom and grandma) with Cassidy.
Rex and Linda (Jason's dad and step-mom) with Cassidy.

Here are some pictures that we took after Cassidy's baptism in our back yard. It was so fun to have so many family members there to take pictures of. :)

Dad reassuring Cassidy that everything would be alright.
Cassidy and Jason ready for the big moment.
The Evelo's at the church luncheon.
The Wessler family.
Everyone enjoying the delicious food.

Well, here are pictures of us doing what we do best, eating once again! Cassidy was baptized at the Roy North Stake Center at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 2, 2008. She was so nervous for the baptism that she made herself sick with antcipation. Her dad, Grandma Ronna, and I spent quite a bit of time reassuring her that everything would be OK and talking her into going through with the actual baptism. She did great and everything was beautiful. Uncle (actually cousin but the kids call him uncle) Jeff said a talk about Cassidy ("SWEET") and played the guitar while I sang and Grandpa Rex said a closing prayer. All of the rest of the program was taken care of by the ward or stake. It ended up being a beautiful day surrounded by family and friends that we will never forget. It was so special to have Cassidy's dad baptize and confirm her a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Cassidy's birthday cake came all the way from AZ with Grandma Lora Lee, thanks for making it for her mom.
Cassidy, Madelynn, and Jill (Jason's sister and her daughter) striking a pose.
Zack and Tyler (Jill's youngest) drive the powerwheels until the batteries die.
Family visiting and eating...
and eating!

Here is Cassidy's birthday BBQ with family on Friday the 1st of August. It was so great to have everyone together in our backyard to celebrate and enjoy each other's company. Jason's dad and step-mom, mom, Grandma Jane, Sister (Jill) and family, aunts, uncles, cousins and my mom and dad were able to make it. We had a wonderful time catching up and eating Jason's yummy BBQ and the salads and other dishes everyone brought for the party. It was such a great time and Cassidy recieved some lovely gifts, thanks everyone.

Baby Elivea enjoying a seat on the grass.
Cassidy "sparkles".
Zack and Elauna.
Ellie.
Elauna.

For those of you who don't know the 24th of July, Pioneer Day, is as big of a deal in Utah as the 4th of July is. Fireworks are legal and there is a parade and rodeos everywhere. These are pictures of the kids at our friend Emmalene's house while we watched her brother-in-laws light every firework known to man.

Swimming in Willard Bay in between boat rides.
Zack floating on his back.

Here are some pictures of our last time out boating, on Saturday. We spent most of the time just swimming, I was being kind of a woose after wrecking pretty hard toeside on my face wakeboarding on Tuesday. The kids had a great time and Zack swam more than he ever has.

The two girls who pierced her ears.
A few tears fall after they finish.
The new earrings.
Cassidy healed from her ordeal (with her new pink hair)!

I have always told Cassidy that for her 8th birthday she could get her ears pierced so she has been anticipating this birthday quite a bit. She was really nervous to get it done so I called ahead to make sure two people would be working so they could do both ears at once. She was awesome and so excited after they finished that she couldn't stop taking about all of the cool earrings she gets to wear now.