September 2025

 After the van overheating and a few other problems creeping up with the van, we decided to get a new car. We ended up getting a Black Grand Jeep Cherokee Laredo.  It has a 3 row of seats and we have really liked it.  It was a rebuilt title cuz of a front end damage accident and the bumper was on backorder for a long time.  We had a few issues getting the lights to work properly but the dealer we bought it from finally bought brand new lights from Jeep and everything has been fine since.  We traded in the Van to Carvana and felt like we got a good deal from them but were sad to see 'George' as the kids named him cuz we took him to St George the day we picked the van up.  We named the new Jeep 'Larry' for Laredo and now Shane's old 2008 jeep is called OJ for Old Jeep.

Jaron had his 2nd Mountain Bike race in Manti.  Our whole family went down the Friday night before for the pre-ride and made it just in time before a rain storm came in.  We grabbed some pizza and then stayed with the Alley's and Bolz at a big house.  The kids had fun playing downstairs and the adults got to talk.  The race was fun again.  Jaron lost a few places but overall did really good.  We left as soon as the race was over because all the kids had soccer games that afternoon.  Made for such a busy day but fun.

My birthday fell on a Sunday this year.  It was nice to just have a relaxing day and go to my parents for dinner that night.  My friends all met at Creamworx for Ice Cream one night and it was fun to get together and see everyone.

Jaron's last bike race of the season was in Beaver.  We made it down for the pre-ride but sadly it started pouring right as we got there and although we waited around it never stopped so they cancelled the pre-ride.  We stayed with the Alley's again in a cute little house.  A sad night as there was a baby deer in the backyard that had gotten stuck or broke it's leg and was dying.  Sadly Aria saw it and Shane tried to help it but it was of no use and we had to walk away and let it die in peace.  The bike race was great.  Jaron got to start right next to his friend Graham and Jaron moved up quite a few spots and ended the season on a good note.  I had to volunteer as a crossing guard for the start of races for about an hour.  It was kind of fun and I was glad Siena and Aria could help out as well.

Chase Larsen took the Deacons fishing one day.  Jaron caught the biggest fish but they threw it back.