July: Less Chaos

After the June we had, July was tame. Even with two birthdays, a holiday and a Ranger's game. 

Nolan's birthday started us out strong. He asked for a tall cake, with chocolate on chocolate. We added a chocolate ganache in the layers and this is probably the best cake I've ever had. We ate the whole dang thing. 

The big birthday request this year was a bike and dumplings. I scored on both!

For the 4th of July, we added glow sticks to the pool while watching all the neighborhoods in Texas try to outdo each other. 

Annual Ranger's game was fun as always! Nolan finally found the cookie dough and Grayson got his popcorn. I especially love the glasses Lyla snagged. 

A member in our Stake will host the wards at his house on the lake. There are lots of safety rules and the kids always seem to have fun. 

I have said this a million times on here, but Lyla LOVES a good dress up outfit. Wait until you see her Halloween costume. 

I wonder where she gets it from....

We closed out a very respectable July with Grayson birthday. He's really enjoying tennis and we cleaned that cake up, too. 

I've been doing a lot of puzzles lately. They keep my body still, but keep my mind distracted like it begs for! Grayson went to an FSY activity and we got a cute picture of him (hopefully being a gentleman). Tyler had an employee, Gary, who's been PIVITOL in Tyler's successful transition to manager here, retire. I know Tyler's going to miss his expertise!

The Fort Worth Temple was announced about 6 months before we moved here. We've seen lots of progress in the last year and someone noticed a stone with a date on it! Still waiting for an open house and dedication date, but hopefully it's soon! 

 

Until next time...