I can't believe it is already the end of August! What a busy month we had not being busy!! We had a great time just hanging out and exploring our valley! We took the boys on their first "official" hike up Marble Quarry and they did great!

Aaron decided since he has lived in the "shadow of Mt. Sopris" most of his life he should at least try to make it to the top! So this past week he and Misha headed to the peak. Alas, they did not make it to the official peak because of weather and Misha's feet. Her little paws were a bit raw by the end and Aaron ended up carrying her half way down the mountain. They did, however, make it to the "false peak" which is further than Aaron had ever been!

The boys started back to school this week, Monday being Skyler's first day back to preschool, 2 mornings a week on Mon/Wed and Keagan started Kindergarten on Tuesday! He walked into his class and never looked back! He loves eating lunch with the big kids and is quite excited to have 3 recess periods! Not to mention computers!!! He will be going full days on Tues/Thurs and in the morning on Fridays. It is definitely going to be an adjustment period for us since he is extremely tired when he gets home, therefore making him grumpy, but I think if we can make it through the first month we will be doing good! He woke up this morning ready to go without a fight! He loves to learn.

I have been busy at home cleaning and purging all of our stuff trying to simplify our life! I get so overwhelmed with all the clutter and stuff... So Aaron and I have been trying to finish all the random projects around the house. My neighbor has been helping me with two garden boxes in our backyard this summer and I have been so excited to watch everything grow! I have really enjoyed the sunflowers and the many colors they come in! If you have time click on our "August Pictures" link and you can see what we have been up to!

We hope you are all doing well and would love to hear from you whenever you get a chance!

Grace and peace,

Jenn, Aaron, Keagan and Skyler