Six Month Catch Up

I was trying to clean up a few things on this post

before I published it and deleted this cute picture

of Savannah. Not sure how to put it back in order

so she moves to the top where she probably belongs.

This little kitten could come with me anytime.

Earlier in a Post, Megan challenged me that there surely

was more going on with the Steele's than my post, and to pick

it up. This is the answer to the challenge. Time slowed down

Enough to respond. Here goes.... in some sort of order (I Hope)

We started out the Spring...In April Audrey and

Brady flew out to Utah to interview with BYU. We took the opportunity to meet them for dinner

while they were here. They received very lucrative

offers from BYU, Oregon and counter offers from

UA. We would have loved to have them back in Utah

but are confident that there decision to stay in Fayetteville

is the right choice. WAY TO FOLLOW THE SPIRIT!

Remodeled the Kitchen. Jacob helped

put in the new double oven after the

cabinets were done. Caden wasn't too

sure about his seat while it was done.

Jordan Graduated from USU and never spent any time on Logan's Campus. He made history.

One of the first to Graduate from USU Eastern

Working at the Store (Full Time) and Working on School. He single handed changed my plans by

at least two years. April, they put me on a diet and I only work two days a week. Wonder how

I ever got by when I had to work 5 and 6 days

a week before. THANKS BOYS!

Ava is not big enough to be in dancing but how could you resist this little one bringing you a book

and wanting you to read to her. SOOO CUTE!

The star of the show. We traveled to Arkansas in May to see everyone. Needless to say it was

to attend the dance review. We knew we would

see Kayla and Savannah perform. Brady is surrounded

by a house full of girls. I know he would love to

hunt, fish and camp with his kids, BUT he was

asked to be one of the few Fathers to perform

with his daughter. What a Stud and GOOD SPORT

They were the hit of the performance

They GOT RHYTHM

The girls did a part and then the Fathers were suppose to follow. This one challenged the Dads.

Our Cute Kayla who just can't stop dancing anytime

This little cat could come home with me anytime.

Day at the Zoo.....a tradition in Tulsa just before getting on the plane.

June Activity

The Annual trip to Lake Powell with Amy, Peter and their family when they have their houseboat.

We LOVE IT and the water weenie is always a

favorite. Getting ready for the ride

THRILLED to have Jessica and Cameron. They come home about once a year and made this the one.

Not complaining because it is not like we don't see

them. They take their big Church callings seriously and won't miss. WE LOVE THEIR DEDICATION.

Sand, Water and tools. What more could you ask for! Reminds me back to when Brent was little.

Started with the shade in the sand... ended up with it in the water. It was great to see the Lake filling so much this year!

JULY ADVENTURE

Audrey, Brady and their family came to Utah for work

and Play. We took the opportunity to get as many together as possible during that time. They had not been to our new

place in Bear Lake, so they came straight from the airport

to the Chateau to get it started for a few days.

The kids have been a little afraid of the dogs for awhile. Not anymore. The minute they went outside

it was straight to the dog kennel.

We spent a day at Minnetonka Cave to start it off Jake has put some weight on.....most of it is on his back. Amanda has also.....most on her front.

Oh ya.....Look there is dirt under the chairs. Let's see how much we can get on us before they find out.

Cool place....but you had to wait for over an hour before you could go on the tour. Maybe the Holiday

Big guys took time to play a round of golf. Fun to take picture and watch them from the deck of the house. The little kids went down to watch and had a ride in the carts the rest of the way.

Oh ya... did we say the kids had a blast in the Hot Tub!!!

Playing on the Water Feature

Ava and Caden found some real quality time.

Bubble Blowing contest off the deck. Look how far it will go....if I let it.

Nothing like a little shopping time....Even in Garden City

We had a couple of great rides. Max got his License on line while we were there. He worked really hard on it. He stayed with Grandpa after other left and we had a couple of special rides... just us on our Bikes. Had sooooo much fun, I forgot to stop and take a picture.

Start of Logan Project.

Cameron's tool of choice.....At least at the beginning! We had some unexpected water damage this summer which

resulted in a tear down and remodel that was not on the agenda.

Still ended up being rewarding and fun to do with Jessica and Cameron.

These are some before and after pictures of the project. The

carpet was laid the two days before the kids moved in for

the school year. Close but we made it.

The finished product after a summer long Project,

Not necessary planned, but rewarding nevertheless.

Jessica and Cameron were the demolition experts.

Thanks to them, we got started.

The bathroom was a real experience. After removing

the multiple layers of floor, we were left with a cast iron

drain pipe to cut off to level. Brent always has the answer.

Don't know what I would do without him.

Cameron learned alot about take down and put back.

(Beside the engine on his bike). The tile floor turned out

GREAT Cameron. Thanks!

Why sooooo many layers. Many years I guess.

Getting under the toe kick to remove it flush

without taking out the cabinets was a real challenge.

Thanks to another great tool.

Know wonder the kids would say that it was cold in the

winter. Beside the water damage, we decided it was time to do it right. Insulation and all.