I'll pay 1,000 bucks to potty train this kid

O.K. so I don't have an extra thousand bucks right now, but can you put a price on your sanity anyway? I have spent way more time in the bathroom than any sane person should. I have tried everything potty parties, potty presents, hours in the bathroom(he can hold it forever), putting Cheerios in the potty to pee on, taking away his computer games that he loves, and yes no birthday party.( I have a month and a half to dig my way out of that hole). My favorite thing right now is my little green machine(carpet cleaner). I've heard that boys are harder but really this much? Oh yeah I'm also trying to teach myself photo shop right now which is equally as frustrating. Somethings gotta give. I'm sure this is all to teach me patience and long suffering. And I know there are way worse things (real tragedies) but I just had to vent!! I'll try to be more positive next time!

Done!

There is nothing like getting your visiting teaching done the first part of the month. I'm not bragging cause it's rare, but I just feel like I can handle everything else so much better when that is checked off my list. I love visiting teaching it is so fun to visit with these cute ladies, and I know I get more from them than I bring. What a blessing!

Bree's first music video

Bree performed at the Hales family reunion. They liked her so much they used her for the reunion dvd trailer. Check her out! www.halesgathering.com/files/Hales_Trailer_1024.wmv

Summer Highlights

We started the Summer saying goodbye to Esa and Kristy. (Our favorite foreign exchange students) Esa's family came from Germany and stayed a few days. What an awesome family!

We will never forget you girls!

Our wonderful neighbors took us horseback riding on their horses. The kids had a ball. It took me back to the summers workin' in Jackson Hole, and I realized, it really had been 14 years since I'd been on a horse. (not as limber as I used to be)

Abby had her ballet recital. I love Clytie's recitals... the grand theater and live orchestra, but you can't actually get a picture of the event. This is Abby and her Ballet Buddy Sienna just before the dress rehearsal.We had to try out the frontrunner. What a fun way to get to the Gateway!

The Hugies invited us to their way fun condo at Bear Lake. The kids loved the pool.
Then they came to our cabin for some
beachin' and boating Griffeth style.
We also had a fun family reunion, but I forgot my camera. Oh well!
There are a lot of friends and family we missed this summer hopefully we'll see you next year hope all is well!
We love you!