First Day of School, first day of school

It was the first day of school and it wasn't just the kids who were excited! Liz actually started last week. She loves first grade and has adjusted well to the full day of school and eating lunch away from home. Tomorrow is pizza day and she is excited to buy lunch int he cafeteria. She is so grown up and has already helped her teacher talk to her class about her visiona dn why she has a special monocular.

Nathan loved kindergarten. Last week at his assessment he showed off his great talents and his confidence and he was eager to share all he did on his first day today. Mom didn't expect it, but she got a little teary eyed on the way to school this morning. I can't believe how grown up Nathan is!

Thank you Uncle Jason

Thanks to Jason, the kids have a fun place to play and keep cool this summer. The Dino Pool is a huge hit with all of the kids, though they all enjoy it in a different way. Liz and Nathan dive (or actually, slide) right in regardless of the water temperature. Megan likes to sit on the side and chill out. Michael likes to hang back and enjoy the pool once Liz and nathan have moved on to something else and the pool is a little bit more still. It is sure fun for them and we can't wait to invite friends over for a little Pool Party!

Our summer is moving right along and we are having a good time. Liz and nathan are doing their homework books and are learning so much and doing great. They will be more than ready when school starts again.

Have a fun summer day!

Our Family Blog

Here is a family blog just for our little Chantry family. I love sharing pictures and stories, and so here it is, an easier way than sending huge emails to everyone. I start this blog with pictures of our kids at the Mount Timp temple yesterday. One of my favorite quotations is by President Ezra Taft Benson. "Take your children to the temple grounds and let them touch the walls of the temple, then teach them how the temple can touch their lives." So every couple of years we refresh the pictures hanging on our wall as you head up the stairs. It doesn't take much, and te kids sure remember it.

We will blog again soon!