Blake Purcell Family: September 2021

September 1 - Brian and Blake up in the mountain, just blending in.

September 2 - Happy Day- Jared took his Masters Electrician test and passed!

Brian all loaded up and ready to come home. I think his pickup got the worst end of the deal.

September 3 - this is how you mow a lawn fast! And this is such a cute little helper!

September 4 - Eastern Idaho State Fair! All of us that live in Idaho went to the fair on Saturday morning.

Molly was a little scared of the horse, but Ryder coaxed her into petting its nose.

Hallie was very scared of the noisy big horses, so Brian carried her on his shoulders, and then somehow convinced her to ride the pony, she sat on it, but didn't look thrilled to be there! Annie liked riding the pony. Clark, Molly and Ryder liked checking out the tractors.

The kids and Nikelle had a great time on the rides. We found my parents there too. My mom got to be rider for a bit, then they would trade off.

Such cute kids having a great time!

September 5 - This is how Randy helps make popcorn with his sling.

September 11 - We got to watch Ryder play soccer. He's very intense and plays hard and runs fast!

September 13 - Blake and I got to take a little trip to Las Vegas. We stopped at a Red Lobster in St. George on the way down! It was hot in Vegas! This is the view out of our 37th floor window.

September 14 - We took the city bus up and down the strip. We loved seeing the palm trees. We had to wear masks whenever we were indoors, Blake wore this fancy one when he was in his CME classes. We stayed at the Encore by Wynn, it was really fancy.

September 15 - We got to go to the Donny Osmond Show! It was fantastic! He does a great job and we thoroughly enjoyed it!

September 16 - We took a break from the world and went to the Las Vegas Temple. It was a perfect little rest from the world.

September 18 - It rained really hard on us on the way home. Nikelle sent this cute picture of Hallie holding Grandma Beth's hand. When we got home, the orchid had lost all of its blossoms. We'll see if it blooms again any time soon.

September 19 - Hallie and Baby Paul are having a little snack while some of us are playing games. They were so cute trying to have a little conversation.

September 20 - Hallie gets to hang out with me on Monday sometimes. She is such a little character, she has to help with everything, bringing in groceries and making her Mac & Cheese. She ate every drop!

September 21 - Blake is 66! Molly and Hallie loved singing Happy Birthday over a peach pie!

September 24 - Brian, Aubrey, Jared and Randy, Courtney and Ryder went to see Uncle Bart dig spuds. It's a highlight of their lives in the fall!

September 25 - Got to go see Ryder play soccer again. Blake, Randy, Ryder and I went to get some spuds, which I didn't take any pictures of. But, I did take a picture of all the cats Merralee fed, then the chickens that came to eat too.

September 24 & 25 - We have a new temple in Pocatello! I had the opportunity to be a tour guide on the 24th. It was an amazing experience. It endeared me to the building and I can't wait to serve there! Randy, Courtney And Ryder toured the temple on the 24th. Jared, Nikelle, Molly and Hallie got to go on the 25th.

Now, for the progress on the house!

September 3 - the plumbers are there and shingles have been delivered!

September 8 - The house is wrapped, plumbing is done!

September 17 - HVAC is done, Shingles are on, so Jared has started his job. He brought some cute little helpers this time.

September 18 - Jared and Blake working hard on the wiring. My nephew Joseph, you know the guy that drafted all my wishes into a house plan, came to see the progress of the house. He brought his cute little girl, Chevy to help him inspect it.