July

We began the month with a bang 

- a quick trip to Rexburg - 

with the RJMs and GCGs. 

And we returned to Morgan just in time to celebrate July 4th on the 3rd.

The day was spent at East Canyon Reservoir. 

Then we returned home for a BBQ, more swimming, and a movie night.

(The Carver/McClellan Clan made for a lively celebration!!)

Meanwhile in Rexburg...

No baby yet.

We packed a lot into the final two days of the Texas kid's visit..

And, yes, the baby did finally come!

We welcomed little Patrick Jameson Rowe into the world on July 7, 2021.

Not to be outdone, Alex and Amanda welcomed little Murphy into their family!😊

But wait! They weren't the only ones to get a puppy. The GCGs welcomed little Sammy, as well.

Other noteworthy events for July included...

to Alex and Amanda on the 3rd.

...and happy 25 years to Emily and Geoff on the 18th.

Our birthdays this month...

Yay for Patrick on the 7th!

Amanda turned 23 on the 17th.

Alex turned 22 on the 30th.

Other travelers (besides the Texas group) this month...

Kimberly was able to get away for a couple of days with friends.

The KJLs enjoyed a week in Texas with their cousins.

Dad was asked to go to Girls' Camp and teach them about the stars.

We have a cute bunch of girls and, since it was being held  at Bear Lake, we were able to take a mini 'staycation' overnight. 

Famous raspberry shakes and a motel that looked like it came right out of the 50s. 

(They called it a vintage classic. I called it old and without amenities.)

Anyway...on the way home we stopped in Randolph. I wanted to show Dad the house where Kathy grew up, however, it had been torn down. 

But...who knew...Wilford Woodruff and his third wife actually lived in Randolph for awhile. 

Well, now you know.

That's it for July.

Don't worry...we still have August!

Can't wait to see what is to come!