Mariah had one of her dreams come true this week.  She attended Jimmer Basketball Camp up in Lehi and got to hang out with the one and only, Jimmer Fredette!  It was three days, Monday thru Wednesday from 8:30 to 12:30.  There were kids there from elementary school all the way through high school.  She came home exhausted every day, but ecstatic, as well.  Jimmer told her, "Good move!" He also cut in line in front of her when they were playing Revenge, put his finger to his lips to tell her to not say anything, and then got the boy out who was in front of her.  His uncle ran the drills at camp, so Jimmer got to play more of a pep-talking. playful role.  Mariah had a great time!

While Mariah was at camp, Chey, Cali, and Beth still had tennis at 12:30 on Monday and Wednesday.  Since I had to drive to pick up Mariah, Grandma Gazdik took the girls to tennis this week.  Isn't she great?

On Tuesday, when there was no tennis, Chey and Cali had Activity Days.  Afterwards, some of the girls stopped at our house to play.  Since Bethany already had friends over and Benjamin already had friends over, it sounds like it was quite a party!  Did my older girls stress out with the added responsibility?  No!  In fact, Sarah took pictures.  Just more of the same over at our house!

Ben had friends over.

Bethany had friends over.

And Cali and Chey had friends over!

On Tuesday night we had our first YW activity since I got my new calling.  I made temple cupcakes!  I am sharing my idea with you since they were easy and yet, meaningful!  Do you think they really look like temples?  I do.

On Wednesday night, Bethany's summer dance class had it's finale with a dance performance and ice cream party!  It was super cute!  Beth did great, but she was super sad to hear that ballet was OVER!  "That was my favorite thing!" she said.  Hopefully she can wait the three weeks until the next session starts.

 

Sarah and Megan went to open court for tennis most of the week.  It was at 8:30 to get the girls ready for tryouts next week which will be at 8:30.  Sarah decided not to go Friday and was dismayed to find out that she had gotten used to the time and woke up early anyway!  Irritating, right?  She volunteered to help me paint the kitchen doors.  We got an extra boon when Grandma invited the youngers to a sleep over.  That made painting much, much easier!  It turned out pretty darn cute.  I love it!

Savannah worked this week and woke up early for cross country practices.  Her coach told me that she is one of the toughest girls on the team.  I believe it!  She really pushes herself hard at everything she does.  She's pretty cool, too.

On Saturday, Kevin and I went out to celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary (which happened to be on Monday)!  We drove up to Park City and got to see Mandy Patinkin perform with the Utah Symphony at the outdoor amphitheater in Deer Valley.  It was a beautiful evening, the music was incredible, and I'm still madly in love with my favorite date even after nineteen years.  What could be better?