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THIS. IS. SUMMER!!!

swim meet

I could not be more proud of my swimmers!  Preston, Wyatt and Brenna have been involved in swim team this summer.  They practice 4 days a week for an hour.  Impressive!!  They have sharpened their skills and had a lot of fun in the process. 

This was the last swim meet of the season.  Music pumping, whistle blowing, timers timing, FUN!!  (Brenna is the pink swimmer, about to rock out her butterfly!!)

Here is the team ... getting a pep talk from Coach Cynthia.

GREAT JOB SWIMMERS!!

I love this picture!!  ... Preston is giving me a funny look because I had just said, "Preston, you need a haircut!!  You have goggle hair"     What???  :)

Riley gets contacts!!

Today Riley learned how to put in and take out contacts!  He did really well! 

On the way to the appointment I asked if he was excited?  He looked at me funny and said, "No, not really".  (teenage boy) --  I said, "You should be... or you might just be back in your glasses!!"  He explained that he was excited (he guessed), but that he just didn't think it was that big of a deal.  (teenage boy, trying to play it cool) --

Later when we were called back for his appointment the contact specialist asked, "So... are you really excited??"  Riley looked at me funny and gave me a smirk and said, "Yes, I am".  --BOYS!!

good to be home ??

So it is Monday.  The day after we got home from our big trip.  Our big trip in cooler weather.

It was a little rough going out for errands in 109 degree weather.  AND tackling the laundry. 

WELCOME HOME HEFLINS!!  :)

Demolition Derby in Logan

Our last night in Logan we went to a demolition derby.  I have never been to one of these before and didn't quite know what to expect.  It was an exciting night!  All of the cars ramming into each other... it was a sight to see!  The kids Loved it!  We laughed and cheered!!

Preston would scout out which car he should cheer for.  He would ask everyone, "which car are you rooting for?"  As soon as we were all set as to who was rooting for which car, the derby would begin.  SMASH, BANG, CRUNCH!  Preston's car always seemed to come out on top!  It really was Amazing! 

I loved watching these cars demolish each other...  and then I look up and see the beautiful Logan Temple.  It was a bit of a clash for my brain! :)

This is the only shot I got of  Riley.  He enjoyed the derby, as you can see from this picture.  I had to sneek this pic.  He was being a teenage boy in true form, and was a little bugged with his mom taking pictures.  Ha ha... caught ya smiling!!

This was "halftime".  We had read in the paper that at halftime they would let kids chase a greased pig.   

-SURPRISINGLY- Wyatt wanted to chase the greased pig SO BAD!!  There was a $50 award to the kid who caught the pig, and Wyatt just knew it was going to be him!  ---Unfortunately, there was no greased pig.  They called out the kids to the mud pit.  They all ran around like crazy monkeys.  Dancing to some loud music.  And then it was over.  No pig. 

Here is Wyatt.  The LAST kid to leave the arena.  Disappointed?  Yes.  He later said, "That's all right, there is always next year!"  What a good kid!  -- I would have loved to see him chase a pig!  Can't even imagine it.  ... Maybe next year :)

This poor suburban... being towed off the field with no back tire and a bent front tire and crunched everywhere that could possibly be crunched!  I thought his phrase "I NEED HELP" said it perfectly!!  Oh this was fun!! 

Thanks Nana and Papa for a really great time in Logan.  It was great to see your little piece of summer heaven! 

We hopped in the car about 9:30pm after the derby and drove all night.  I don't know how Vince does it...  We made it home about 9:00 in the morning.   It could not be an easier ride for the kids.  They go to sleep at night and wake up at home!  Traffic is little to none.  Stopping only for gas and quick bathroom breaks if need be.   

--We are thankful to be home after a wonderful 2 weeks on the road!!