Cousin Swap

So, it's been a while... Anyone still there? I have a bunch of pictures begging to be uploaded from my camera, so here are some highlights from the last month or so:

We held the first of (hopefully!) many Lowe/Bocanegra cousin swaps last month. Carly, Rachel & Jacob have stayed with us in the past, but this was the first year we sent a few of ours up north in return. Carly & Jacob came to our house & Bethany & Gwen went to Orem for a week. It was a blast. Our house had the 15, 9 & 4 year-old, while Jamie got stuck with an 8, a 7, two 6's & a 13 year-old. Who do you think had the better end of the bargain?

We started the week off with me dragging my laurels through Yankee Doodle Canyon. Carly got to come too & she was awesome! I don't know if I will ever talk the rest of the girls into going on another "hike" with me, but we survived and they're all a little tougher now than they knew they were.

Also, my mom might be relieved to know that I think that's the last time I'll squeeze into a harness this summer. As Catherine so kindly put it to me just 5 minutes ago, "Mom, you're fat!"

David & Jena just moved to Washington, just down the freeway from us. We're so excited to have them close & almost as excited about the pool in their townhouse complex. The only time I am comfortable lately is in the water, so I'm glad Jena & I get along so well, since I will be inviting myself over at least once a week for the next 3 months.

I don't know what Carly & Jacob like more, the pool or the Wii:

We had to go back to our favorite water-hole in Zion. Curtis, Alyssa, Christy & Maury came too. Everyone slid or jumped in & we had a grand time as always.

I was glad to get my girls back home again after a week away. Thanks so much for giving them the time of their lives Jamie. Can't wait for next summer!

Schools starts in 10 days...