Back to Normal

Things definitely settled down when all of my side of the family headed out of town.  We sure loved hanging out with everyone, but it was also nice to feel like we were getting back to normal.  We did have a few things going on that week, though, as happens.

Sunday Visiting
Our SIL Sarah and niece Dayna were in town for a quick visit and stopped
by to say hello and introduce us to Dayna's fiance.

Sunday Puzzling

Sunday Walking

Eliza tried on a ribbon from when I was a cheerleader in high school.

After frustrating COVID-related delays, Cat finally took her driver permit test.
She kept studying, even while we were turning in paperwork with a DMV employee.

She passed on the first try!  We picked up a treat on our way home
and she drove once we were in our neighborhood.

Eliza grew a few extra limbs.

Luke got wheels too!  Bike riding clicked for him and suddenly he was stopping and starting on his own, and doing controlled turns.  So exciting!  (See below video for proof.)

My cousin Stacie was in town from Cleveland so our families had an afternoon
walk in Provo.  The first stop was the Provo City Center Temple, where an overheated
security guard in a suit and tie brought us bottled water and told us that this fountain is
a replica of a fountain that stood at the intersection of University Avenue and
Center Street in Provo's early days.  I had no idea.

We took some pictures at downtown murals,
and Eliza found a new pint-sized friend.

We finished off the outing with a stop at the BYU Creamery.

Eliza was surprised when Cat pulled up to pick her up from gymmastics.  Cat did a great job!

A shipment for B&S turned into climbing equipment.

We were watching three little girls for our neighbor and I loved
seeing Jack reading to the 12-month-old.

I bought a Baby Yoda toy I saw at Costco on a whim.

It was a hit with these guys.  They will protect the child.

Getting cozy on the stairs.

Toy Story play at 9pm - one of the perks of summer!