First flight to say goodbye

Grandma and Grandpa Cook are moving to Utah! We are so excited for them to be here! First, though, comes the bittersweet experience of saying goodbye. They flew us out to California. Kyle, Colin, and Bennett all had their first plane rides and it was the first that Adam remembered. They were excited to say the least. On the way home, Bennett was loud but happy screeching the whole way.

So many memories were made and shared at this place that was Daddy's home since he was a little older than Adam. Like when Aunt Camilla and Dad made the town Roxen and they had an economy built with rocks. Or  when they found a red wagon, or the countless marshmallow wars. We had honorary wars while we were there. We were so  happy for the opportunity to come and say goodbye to this wonderful place and we are looking forward to the opportunity to make more memories at their new place in Utah! 

First days of School

Adam started second grade on the 22nd. Kyle (kindergarten) and Colin (SPED preschool) followed the week after. These boys are growing up way too quickly.

Ash and Red

Meet the newest additions to our yard. Ash (an autumn purple ash) and Red (a redpointe maple). Mom is super excited to have trees again.

eclipse

It is pretty much impossible to describe how completely amazing being in the path of totality was. So I won't even try. If you ever have the opportunity to see a total solar eclipse, don't hesitate, take it!

Bennett wasn't all that impressed. As the sky went dark he took off down the road. he was about 100 meters away when we caught up to him. The viewing neighbors who scooped him up were nice enough to return him.

Family reunions...

Gleason and Cook. We love our cousins and family and camping and getting dirty and camp food. Also, fishing, playing games, campfires, hiking, rafting, being silly and traveling. We especially love spending time with our loved ones.

Grandma Patricia Ann Kimball Cook

Great Grandma Cook passed away peacefully on August 2nd. We will miss her and hearing her say "hello sweetheart!" We are so grateful for Grandma's influence in our lives. She is sweet and kind and she will make heaven a little brighter by just her presence, because that is what she has done for us. Thank you for your love Grandma, until we meet again.