Halloween 2024

 We got snow on Halloween this year! (You can also see Dad's squares that he mowed on the lawn. Friends drive by occasionally to see the latest lawn creation Dad has done).

Austin dressed up as a Mexican, Kate as a greaser, and Scott as a BYU football player.

Ty was a Ty Detmer reindeer (first year in middle school - 6th grade)

Logan is IronMan

This is the first year with only one kid in the elementary Halloween parade in many years! So fun to have one there!

Mom and Kate helped at Logan's class Halloween party!

We went to the Nelson's annual Halloween dinner (Truman just got home, so it was fun to see him), then we went trick or treating on the Smith's party bike. Always so much fun! It was a very cold Halloween this year.

Such a fun Halloween! We all had a great day!

Track

Scott and Kate are doing track this year. Scott is a 9th grader, but comes over to the high school every day. (Austin decided to do it at the junior high for one more year).

Scott is the second from the left, talking to a group of friends.

Scott running the mile - his PR for the year 5:30- Cookin!!

Kate loved doing hurdles. Her big goal for the year was to learn to three step between each hurdle. She 3 stepped many more than last year and felt good about her progress.

Near the end of the season, Kate started getting some foot pain. Luckily, it faded, but she had some gnarly bumps.

We loved watching our kids run track! They all worked so hard and all improved throughout the season.

 

Logan’s Baptism Day

Our last little nugget chose to get baptized! It was such a special day. Dad baptized and confirmed him and it was a lovely day.

Logan with Grandma and Grandpa Lewis

Grandma Packer and Logan

So many family members and friends came to support Logan!

 It was a very special day filled with the spirit. We are so proud of Logan for choosing to follow Jesus.

Mountain Biking with Melissa

Melissa came down for the weekend and mom convinced her to give mountain biking a try! They had a great time together! Melissa ended up going home and getting a mountain bike.

 

Ethan’s Wedding Weekend

We had a great time for Ethan's wedding. We all loved some good family time.

Kai, Kate, Teagan, Sasha, Scott

Kai, Kate, Sasha, Scott

Grandma Packer gave Logan his present and they worked on it for hours together.

We went over to Grandpa Durtschi's house and swung out on the rope swing. This is Kate.

Fun at Jake's house

It was such delightful time with all the aunts and uncles sitting around and visiting.

Mom driving the gocart with Morris at Grandpa Durtschi's house.

 It was a great weekend and we are so happy for Ethan and Brittany!

Car crash

Kate had her first ever car accident. Luckily, no one was hurt. Sadly, Rachel (the name she gave this car) was totaled. She was driving east on 1200 N in Mapleton and someone pulled out of the jr. high parking lot without looking. There was a long line of cars so visibility was tricky. The other car was 100% at fault. Still so sad. 

Bye bye Rachel

 

Big Durtschi Reunion

The kids were all so excited for the Big Durtschi Reunion at Rigby Lake. They love their cousins and especially loved getting to see some second cousins they don't get to see often.

Kate won pretzels in the candy guessing game.

Grandpa Durtschi planned two treasure hunts - one for the big kids and one for the little kids. 

It was a hit!

We all played the game Crew a lot. It is Mom's new favorite!

All of the teenagers slept outside together in hammocks, on tarps, etc.

The teenage clan had the best time together. Austin is on the right, second from the end.

They loved going outon the floating island together.

Logan was obsessed with making the river down to the water. He was intensely focused on this the entire time. Ty went off and on with helping here.

 We love our Durtschi family!