Sunday of last week we went to Heber City to be there when Mandy's baby girl, Mary, was blessed. The blesssing was beautiful, the day was beautiful, and being with family just filled us right up! Kevin and I went as did Beth and Ben, Savannah and Peter, Cheyenne and Tyler, Calianne and Richmond, and Mariah and Kolby! We got to see Amy and Paul and Kayla with her two children and Hannah and Mandy and Parker with Mary. Parker's family was there, too and we had a lovely luncheon afterward in the park. What a special day and we were so glad we could be there!

Monday was Labor Day, and Beth got to stay with us an extra day! Megan, Beth, and I went to see the new Spider-Man movie in the theatre in the morning. It was so fun! In the afternoon, we met up with the fam to have a picnic in the canyon. Yay! This year we played a game of kickball. The goal was to help us all feel like heroes, and I think we did it! It was a great day.

Tuesday, Kevin left to start the retreat he held in Park City this year for couples. He had three couples attend this year and was aided by a fellow therapist and her husband who are partnering with Kevin. He stayed there most of the week only coming back Wednesday night so he could bring the four-wheeler up Thursday morning. I also joined him Thursday morning for the four-wheeling and it was beautiful! He felt like the retreat was a success! He was very tired when he got back Saturday afternoon. Good thing he had lots of football games to watch.

On Wednesday, I had a free morning so I hiked Stewart Falls. That is a beautiful hike! I had a terrific time filling my soul with all the beauty around me!

I also have been helping Cheyenne and Tyler look for places to live. I've looked at a lot of places online and toured a few this week, as well. Rent prices are so high that we are now encouraging them to buy instead. I think it will be a good option! They are both so busy with school and work that it is hard for them to give time to this project as well. I'm glad I have the time to help.

Benjamin ran in a meet in Taylorsville Saturday morning. He was playing a little "two-hand touch football" before the race. He made the touchdown but hurt his hamstring! His race time suffered because of it, poor guy. He had a great time the rest of the day, though, because he and Max took the train up to Salt Lake City to see Kyler for Kyler's birthday. Fun times! And so independent! Wow!