Vernal the 2nd

So, we built a new house.  It seemed to go up really quickly.  

We made decisions in March, they excavated (in the wrong spot, refilled, and re-excavated), framed and built it up in what seemed like just a couple of weeks.  

Finishing seemed to take longer, 

but it was ready to close by the end of June...

and we were in by the first week of August 

(since we had other summer plans keeping us from moving in until then).

My Ian Entry

Our mantel clock

Our living room

Now to work on the yard...

No grass...

Oh What Do You Do in the Summer Time?

Summer was again a blur of activity.  This year, once again, I was away from home and participating in my own activities -- completing the Medical Externship part of my graduate program at Cassia Regional in Burley and St. Luke's in Twin Falls.  

Meanwhile, after having hernia surgery, Clayton was working hard at researching and presenting around the world (including Mongolia)...

And Anya was enjoying being bounced around from grandparent to grandparent, spending time with cousins, camping, going to plays in St. George, visiting Yellowstone, etc.

Browns at Yellowstone

Watching Buffalo at Yellowstone

Cousins at Yellowstone

Paddleboards at Yellowstone

Looking for shells at Bear Lake

Astons at Shoshone Falls

I think they enjoyed the summer.  I crossed some things off my list.  And we're glad to be back together.