excused absence

yes, I realize we have taken a bit of a hiatus from blogging in the past few weeks/months. Let me assure you that we have been using our time wisely. To recap:

July 31- I found out that instead of teaching Computers as my contract stated I would be teaching 5th grade

August 1- Paul and I moved from our darling apartment in Orem to live with some friends in Salt Lake until they leave on their mission.

August 1-August 15- I don't see the sun. I am getting my classroom ready.

So there you have it. That's what we've been up to.

If that wasn't enough, here is the picture summary.

Our "Summer Vacation" up to the Alpine Slide

Hiking up to Silver Lake

Canyon trip with Larissa & Ryan

Brian Regan with Melody & Jonny

Saying goodbye to our primary class and moving to Salt Lake

Other fun things we've done this summer:

• I coached the summer rec swim team again and also taught swimming lessons

• Paul played numerous tennis matches and even convinced me to play with him!

• We took a trip to Kamas (or thereabouts) with Jill & Scott & Melody & Jonny and had a blast together

• Ran multiple 5k's
  
• Went to too many swim meets to count...

We had a great summer (however short it might have felt) and are now getting back into the swim of things for a brand new school year.