(This is going to be long)
It has been way to long since I have updated this blog. We have had a fun and busy summer.
JUNE
In June mom had a condo in St. George for a week. We were able to go spend a few days with her. It was a little chilly but we managed to have some fun!
Cindy & Mom at Tuachan 
Kevin, Sandra & Kelsi
Matt
Russ
Matt with one of the “original” Tarzan’s (I think he was like #15)
Also in June I went with my girls on a trip to New York City! We had so much fun I loved every minute of time I spent with them!
Lunch in the SLC airport. Waiting to board our plane.
Snacks on the plane (our own of course!)
On our way to find Carlo’s Bakery
A little blurry, but on the PATH heading for New Jersey (I think) We got a little confused and started out the wrong way!
We made it!
OH YUM!!! It was delicious!
Our first shopping stop, it definately wasn’t our last!
How much did you say this was going to cost?!!!
Going to see “Wicked”
Dinner after the show. Yes that is french fries and ice cream! (we are on vacation!)
At the “Top of the Rock”
On the tour bus.
We were able to take a few tours around the city.
The Museum of Modern Art
Harbor Cruise
On our way to Ground Zero and more shopping!
Inside Grand Central Station
Central Park after church
Waiting for about an hour to get into Serendipity
I think it was worth the wait! Frozen Hot Chocolate and Cheese cake!
We left early the next morning to come home. It was such a fun trip. I have amazing daughters!
JULY
In July we had a fun neighborhood parade and pancake breakfast for the 4th. (no pics)
Also Kevin, Matt and Kelsi went on our ward Trek. There were about 94 youth and 40 adults. It is such a great experience for all of those that participate.
Kevin is the trek “doc” some of the kids called him Colonel Sanders because of the tie!
While they were Trekking, Danielle and Emma came to visit for a few days.
At the end of the month we went to the Munro Reunion. I thought I had some pictures, but I can’t seem to find them, ummmm.
To finish off the month, we spent a week at a friend’s cabin, Lessley, Ryan and their family were able to come and spend the week with us!
At the end of the week Michelle’s best friend Tamari was married, we were able to attend her sealing ceremony.
Congratulations, Tamari & Chase!
AUGUST
August started out with the annual Kartchner family reunion. Our family was in charge this year and Kevin decided that he wanted to paint Margaret & Gene’s rental house (3rd North). So that is what we did. It was a big job, but it turned out great.
Before
Kelsi, Jessi & Leah put together school kits and hygiene kits while the others painted.
Having a little break!
Looking good!
After
Thanks everyone for all of your help!
After the painting was done, up to the canyon for yummy dutch oven chicken & potatoes and a little fun and s’mores!
After the reunion, Kevin, Matt, Kelsi & I headed to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone for the scenic route home!
At the Bar J
Antler Arch in the middle of Jackson Hole
The beautiful Tetons
Waiting for Old Faithful
There she goes!
The only wildlife we saw
Milkshakes in West Yellowstone.
Beautiful sunset on our way home!
I know this was a long post, but it was a very fun summer. Now it is time for kids to go back to school and the weather to turn cooler!
We also made a some apple pie filling.
