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The teens are off ... to Utah!! (July 2017)

These guys got to fly together to Utah for a nice visit with family, and for Porter and James to attend the Habits for Life camp at BYU.

Can't believe they're getting so old!! Mae was a originally a little nervous for her first time flying without a parent. Of course, probably not such a big deal when your big brothers are there for support! 
Unless they're driving you crazy, that is;). 

Haven't even left the airport, and the fun has already begun!

Porter and James got to spend some time with their adorable little cousin ...

And going to church on Sunday with Grandma!

Before heading off to Habits for Life!! Of which I don't really have many pictures, but here's the rundown ... 

Learn all about Stephen Covey's 7 habits of highly effective people, and how you can apply them as a teenager ...

Have fun doing all kinds of activities (with lots of other teenagers), like going on hikes and flexing your muscles. Of course there was also a bunch of games, a dance, etc.

Take some cool pics. Most of which you forget to send to your mom.

And in Porter's case, have the opportunity to hear first-hand from Hank Smith (humorous but powerful youth speaker), a family favorite!!

While Mae ... 
was immediately dropped off with other cousins, and didn't waste any time before baking and making crafts (sorry, Auntie, for all the messes!!).

Going on fun outings, like to the BYU Museum of Art (MOA) ...

To check out the latest exhibit!

Staying cool and having fun at the local water parks!


And seeing the latest Spider-Man!!!!

After the end of camp, Porter and James were lucky enough to have a couple extra days again with family.

They definitely were not disappointed to get to spend more time with Uncle D ... 

And Aunt H!!

Family is the best:-).

Which is why, spending the last two days hanging with family at the pool ...

And having a nice family dinner, was pretty much perfect!!

And they're off! 
Back to the great PNW ... and parents/little siblings excited to see them. 
(not that we didn't enjoy a full 10 days of quiet;)

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