Brown Family

This afternoon we went on a Sunday drive to the mountains. The aspen trees are vibrant, colorful and breathtaking at times.

Morgan has had a fun soccer season. They have 3 more weeks of games. Here are some pictures of his game against Snowflake. RV won 3-1.

Rachel finished her soccer season today. She scored a goal today to top off her season. It was a fun season, especially the two games her dad coached. (The only 2 games they won.) He is quite proud of his record! Doug is a really good soccer coach and had the kids playing positions so well.

All the education combined in this household is not enough to catch our resident squirrel. In the spring we planted a lot of flowers hoping for another abundant crop. We noticed that the flowers were not growing, so using our detective skills we realized that a squirrel was eating them. We purchased a trap and set it using peanut butter and crackers. The next morning the crackers and peanut butter were gone, but the trap was still set. A few days later we caught the squirrel, but before we could empty the trap, the squirrel moved around so much that the trap fell off the bricks and sprang open, and away ran the squirrel. One morning we were so excited because the trap was full. We thought we had finally outsmarted the squirrel, but upon checking, it was a bird! Anyway I noticed this morning that our flowers are finally growing a little. Take that SQUIRREL!

What a "break." We got out all the toys and had so fun with Addison She was really good while visiting. We would sit around and watch her every move. She likes us all! Morgan had to attend school and soccer practice during much of the break. Taylor's 19th birthday party at the Homestead. Parker taking a turn on the swing Parker and Morgan wrestling with Doug. Parker claims he can finally beat his Dad. (with a little help from Mo) Sweet Baby.

Parker and Taylor had a break from BYU for 2 weeks. Ashley and Addison decided to join the "break" party. We had a full house. We enjoyed each day being together. We went to the cabin for Taylor's 19th birthday. We also had a picnic at Big Lake, went shopping in Show Low, planned class schedules for next semester, 4-wheeling at Davis Ranch (pounding in posts), cooked gourmet meals each night, spoke in church for a last-minute cancellation, worked at the office, tore a wall down at a new rental house and the highlight of the break was being together as a family as Taylor received the Melchizedek Priesthood.

We started school today. Rachel is in 5th grade and excited about the new school year. Morgan is in 10th grade and not so excited about all his geometry homework!