August

August was a great month. The first week was scout camp and band camp. The second week was band camp and the county fair. The third week, my parents left on their mission to Bulgaria and school started. The fourth week was a flurry of activity.
August was also a sad month. We attended 3 funerals: My cousin (distant) Jeremy Clawson died suddenly at age 36; Matt Bastian (Jared's cousin and friend from high school) lost his father; and Jared's cousin Cathy died after a long illness, also at a young age. Visiting with "Belle" at the fair.

The only ride Elizabeth was brave enough to ride. She liked it but said that was enough.

Elizabeth met "Cinderella"

David and Sarah

John and Jacob in the Tilt-A-Whirl

Paul, Jared, and Robert on the Tilt-A-Whirl

Elizabeth loved the beehive!

Paul's "Indigo Bunting" won a first place ribbon.

So did "Desert Sprint"

and "Paradise Cove."

Jake's new look, thanks to the dentist.

Cute Davy boy!

The girls were happy when Jared got back from scout camp with a beard!

Happy campers

Robert lashing a project

Exciting classes

Will, John, and their two ecology teachers