Monday, July 7, 2014

50 mile hike

The Young Men this year wanted to go on a 50 miler.  So, they did it and it was hard but, they did it.  Mike ran into some trouble with his asthma for a couple days. He had some altitude sickness and had to come home but, then went back out with the boys.  The young men were so great and kept Mike in their prayers and he was even a motivation for them on the trail.  They dedicated the hike to him.   There were some great spiritual moments that happen on the trail.  Brother Larsen was woken up in the middle of night to the spirit telling him not to take the boys down a certain canyon.  He listened to the spirit and later found out that there was a lightening storm down that canyon trail.  It's nice to know that our boys are kept safe with such great leaders.  We are so proud of Mike and the hard work he puts into these boys!  They sure do love him!

Friday, July 4, 2014

Schwitzer Family Reunion at Bear Lake

 We look forward to this trip all year!  The kids love being with all their cousins 24/7 and we always make some great memories.  We love going down to the beach and watching the sunset.


 Our days are filled with playing in the water and sand with cousins.  We eat lots of good food, laugh, and have great talks with each other.

 This year Cathy was in charge of shirts and the kids made these cute American flag shirts.  Their hand print was the stars of the flag.


 Grandma Schwitzer then got the adults aprons to paint on.  These is when things got crazy!  Dad just wanted to write his name on the apron but, spelled his name wrong!  We were all laughing because how can you spell Mike wrong?  Man, how we love Dad!  So, Dad crossed out his mistake and started over.  We had lots of helpers to make sure he spelled Mike right!  :)

 Uncle Tom was on one this trip!  He was so funny and had some great moments.  On his apron he wrote "She's my lady I'm sometimes her man"  He would then sing the Celion Dion song with these words.  We were all laughing so hard.  Not sure if Cathy thought it was as funny as we did!
 All the grand-kids with their shirts.  I might be a little biased but, those are some good looking kids!

 The adults with our aprons.  How I love all these people and are so happy to call them family!
 One of the evenings we have a talent show.  Lucy and Emily did a dance all by themselves!
 Leah, Claire, and Eliza did a cute dance.
 Look at them sway their hips!

 Anne and Kate did a dance.  So, lots of dancing!
 I didn't get a picture of Jason and the boys but, they did a little skit that was funny.
 Back to the beach for Badminton tournaments.  Mike and Paul were determined to beat the Jacob and Zach!
 Eliza lost her front tooth up at Bear Lake!  She is getting so big and losing her baby smile. :(
Lots of time playing on the water tramp.  We had lots of lessons and thoughts taught by Grandpa Schwitzer and we are always thankful to get such great advice from him.  It was another successful reunion and we can't wait until next year!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Last Day of School

 The last day of school was busy.  Eliza has her Kindergarten program and it was so cute.  They sang songs about their school year and went through each month.

 Mom and Dad are really proud of this girl!

 Eliza had Mrs. Titus this year and she was such a sweet teacher.  Eliza loved her!
 In the afternoon was the the older kids end of year awards assembly.  Anne received every award and we are so proud of her and her dedication.  She got her Brilliant Bobcat
 She was on honor roll.
 Jason and Anne both got the citizenship award.

 Eliza and Anne showing off their Brilliant Bobcats!  Good job girls!!
 Done with Kindergarten!
 See ya later 3rd Grade!
5th grade... Later Skater!!

So, proud of these kids and all the hard work they put into this school year.  Now we can take a little break and enjoy the summer to its fullest!!

Monday, June 30, 2014

Summer Evenings

 I love Summer nights in Utah.  There is nothing like them in the entire world I have decided.  I love how we get the clear bright blue skies in the summer.  No haze or pollution in the Valley...It's beautiful!  I got out the camera and caught one of our summer evenings.
 Lucy is at the stage of loving dress-ups and she was imagining something this evening.


 Check out that face!

 All these precious faces!


 We love playing ball some evenings but, the boys really love it!

 Tricks on the tramp are fun too!





 Sweet, Sweet Max.  Had to get a picture of him being so good about playing dress-up with Lucy.  Not to many dogs will keep a headband on!