Wednesday, August 31, 2022

August 2022



Kylee's signing! Kylee is an awesome student at CCHS and has been one of  Katherine's softball coaches. She signed on with Hampton University softball. We are so proud of her!

V is still having fun in the salon and has mastered the shag!

We got to go to Stella's birthday party! Isn't she adorable?!


Katherine had fun at Adele's birthday too!


River house weekend!

YSA came to our house. We love it!



I helped with some PTO things as the teachers came back and we had open houses.

V is the best big sister around- doing her sister's hair whenever Kate asks for it! And best daughter too! Can you please bring the kids to meet me for open house? 

Last Meet the Teacher at an Elementary school!

First day of Senior year!

First day of 8th Grade!



They can ride together this week before seminary starts back up.

Out of order, but they had Father's blessings!

First day of 5th grade!





Unfortunately, Christian and Mia and her brother were in an accident on the way home from school. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Unfortunately, Christian's car was considered totalled because the engine was pushed back. Fortunately, the other driver was at fault, so their insurance paid for  a new car for C. Another fortunate thing, is that I happened to drive by less than a minute after it happened. I got there before the police did or before they could call or anything! I was able to pull into a nearby parking lot and get over to hug those kids almost immediately. They were all pretty shocked and shaken up, so it felt like a tender mercy that I could be there so quickly and that I felt so calm.
I did my best to make things better by having them pose for a funny picture and them taking them to the nearest 7-11 for snacks and drinks before taking everyone home.

It was a stressful way to end an otherwise good first day. It is also a tricky time to try to find a new car as Danny is just starting the school year and his job is bananas. We did our best.





We went to the local parade and fair and had a good time. Grant and Micah hung out together and Danny and Kate and I did our own thing too. 

I went to visit my mom for her birthday and we had a good time. Actually, we thought we were downright hilarious planning a prank/joke for Victoria's birthday. (Long story, but it didn't turn out the way that we had hoped because her plans for her birthday changed.) Nevertheless, check out our funny spy pics!





Ok, it was really us!

Happy birthday, V!  (with the banner I put up for mom's birthday. Just a week apart.)

The 14th was the DC temple rededication! We were all able to go at our ward building. Even Katherine was able to get a limited use recommend just for this. Pretty neat! 

V went with her friend, Jonah Camp, to the dedication at the temple. She saw a few other friends there too and really enjoyed the experience. Here she is with Ava!

Also, fun story, but no picture. My friend Kristie Barnhurst and I discovered that I knew her sister Kamie and her family. Danny and I were in the same ward with them in Provo when we were newlyweds. We taught their daughter in Sunbeams! It was just such a funny thing. She said, "My sister, Kamie" And I thought, 'Wait, I know a Kamie' It was her! Such a small world, right?! I love it!
 













V's real 19th birthday was in NYC with some friends!  She had a super fun last minute trip with Alex, Camila O. and some of the sales guys, Carter, Devon, and Zeke

V shares a birthday, with Levi! Levi invited Grant and Levi B. to come to his party! Katherine and I came too and had such a fun time!



What cool friendship!

We got to celebrate V after she came back!

Lots of cute black work clothes!

Grant thought he was so funny throwing tissue paper in front of my phone while I was trying to take pictures. Ok, it was funny.


Woohoo, happy birthday, girl! We love you!





Pinewood derby prep and race is always fun!

Also, Jeff is the best friend! I have speculated and told V recently, "You will probably know when a man is the one for you by the way he celebrates your birthday." Until then, be thankful for Jeff because he is amazing! (Is that marriage at 30 pact still on?)

Also, Christian auditioned for and was cast in this years VHSL one act play. He will be Austin in The Other Room. They had their first read through. I told Mrs. Mitchell recently that I am so happy that she posts so much on the theater page because I get so many of my pics of C there. 

Although I got this off of one of his stories. Mia took it and it looks so cool!

Now, I need something like that for G and Danny and we will be set.

My pics of G look like this. He and Austin and Kate enjoying the pool before it closes for the year!

Salon Voss Stylists

Wendy's run after a Bachelor night! So glad that these friends were in the area this summer!

Grant is actually surprisingly good at putting makeup on. Love him!



V and Kate sister hike!


Summer is coming to an end! It has been a good one!