The Final Update, Fairy Tale Style

Once upon a time, there was a little family. This family had many summer adventures.

In addition to playing, swimming, going to the park, and celebrating birthdays (see post below), this family enjoyed a trip to the state fair to partake of every kind of food you can imagine on a stick. The favorite part of the fair was the pretend garden the kids planted:

Speaking of gardens, this family feasted on fresh vegetables from their garden all summer long. Special thanks to D for making it happen.

Because this little family lived far away from loved ones, they planned a summer trip home. (Look at that view of home. Isn't it lovely? Sigh.)

On the way home, they lost a beloved family member in the middle of Wyoming. Their carriage tried to hold on. But, in the end, that big, dumb deer was just too much for it.

(Update: To answer your questions, the car was totaled. We had to buy a new one while on our vacation.)

It was a busy weekend in the-middle-of-nowhere-Wyoming. No rental cars were available for a few days. This little family was not about to sit around and wait. So, they took matters into their own hands. They were determined to get to their destination no matter what.

Not really. Thank you to an awesome uncle who drove from Salt Lake to Wyoming to pick us up! You're a lifesaver, Jordan.

When in Utah, a fun time was had by all with cousins galore.

After the trip, they returned to their far away land. A few weeks later, they were delighted to have Grandma & Grandpa come to visit. It was a perfect way to end the summer.

The End.