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Can it really be September 10th??? Oh My

All I can say is time flies when you are having fun. Seems like just yesterday that we were celebrating Marshal's driving permit and now here we are staring our third week of school. WOW!!!! Most of the children started school on August 28th, but then Joey and McClain started early childhood classes on Setember 5th. We made the most of our long Labor Day Weekend. Merrill took that Friday off and we took Joseph, Joey and McClain to the Rib Cook-off in Sparks. It was nice and we enjoy all the ribs from the different vendors. Merrill did not have to fight the teens for his ribs....LOL. On Saturday we took the kids on a day camping trip with our friends Mary and Jim. They went all weekend, but we had plans, so that is why we only went ofr the day. The children enjoyed almost the entire day in an Artisian Well fed lake. It was a little warm and much to their liking. Jim also cooked some wonderful ribs and we all enjoyed more than our fair share. Thanks Jim!!!! On Monday we took everyone to Fallon to enjoy the Hearts of Gold Festival. Mordachi, McClain and Joey were able to ride the pony's. They felt so big!!! It was nice. Then on Thursday, Sept. 7th, Merrill entered his motorcycle in another contest and won third place. I think he is getting to where he enjoys this stuff....he can't wait till Street Vibrations in a few weeks. That just about catches us up. I am sorry that I took so long to get back. Hope to hear from ya'll soon. Love to all!!!!

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Anonymous said…
Sounds like you guys made the most of the last parts of summer! The ribs sound wonderful :)

Dawna
11:39 AM
Anonymous said…
The kids look like they are having a bundle of fun on the ponies. Y'all sound like you had a wonderful day playing, eating and just hanging out. Of course, Merrill had the best time taking 3rd place with that motorcycle of his. Looking forward to hearing about your next adventure in the Simon household. Also, be sure to keep us up to date on Merrills travails with his bike! :^) Love to all.

Aunt Tammy
10:27 PM
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