MacPherson Seven

October 4, 2015

Temple Square, Fishing, Goodbye to good friends

September 27, 2015:

Steve and Sherry Gotschall were able to come to Utah for Rachel's baptism and stayed the weekend. We had so much fun spending time with them. On Sunday, we all went to Temple Square to look around and enjoy the spirit that is always there.

Emily, Sherry, Steve, Ryan

Ryan

Joshua

Steve and Sherry and the gang

If you can't tell, Ryan loves to take selfies. Here is another one of our family with Steve and Sherry.

Jaxen, Steve, Joshua, Rachel, Gotschall (aka Sherry), Gracie and Morgan

This was taken the night before we had to say goodbye. The kiddos were up nice and early to let them know how much we will miss them and are so grateful that they could come to see us.

Morgan, Rachel, Jaxen, and Gracie

September 29, 2015:

On Monday, Steve, Ryan and Zach went fishing for the day. Here are some of the photos I could get to download from Ryan's phone.

Ryan with one of his fish

Another selfie with Steve and Zach in the background

Ryan

Steve

October 3, 2015:

This weekend was General Conference. We have really enjoyed hearing from the prophet and apostles of the church. It is amazing how inspired they are, and how they always address the questions and concerns of today. Rachel was able to attend the Women's session with Emily, Sherry, Morgan and Gracie for the first time last weekend (Sept. 26th). Ryan was able to attend the priesthood session in the conference center. Here are some photos.

Rachel's Baptism

September 26, 2015:

Rachel's baptism day finally came. She was so excited. She was able to share her day with her cousin Ryder, who was also very excited. They had many friends and family come and share their special day, and there was such a sweet spirit. We had a dinner afterwards and they even opened a few presents. Also, a few days before, Rachel had her special day with her Grandma and Grandpa MacPherson, which made this day even better (sorry no photos). Here are some pictures from the special even.

Rachel and Ryder

Ryan and Rachel

Mekena and Rachel

Most of the family and friends who came to share this special day.

Rachel and Ryder opening presents

Random photo collage

Lori, Ryder and Dave

Rachel with the family

Rachel and Gotschall

Rachel in her beautiful dress

Rachel and Gracie

Jaxen, Ryan, Emily, Gracie, Morgan, Rachel and Joshua

School Fair

Sept. 25, 2015:

The kiddos had their school fair at the end of September. Gracie was even more excited to go, because last year her and Rachel were sick and couldn't go. However, she had to make sure all of her homework was done before she could go. This meant 3 hours of homework all week (or the completion of 5 missing assignments everyday until Friday) to make sure she could go. She got it done, and we were all able to go. Here are some pictures taken that night.

Rachel on one of the slides

Gracie after winning tattoos

Jaxen

Rachel

Joshua

Jaxen

Gracie

Morgan

Gracie Jean

Sept. 18, 2015:

This week has been full of school, after school activities, lessons and temple sessions, but short on pictures. Here are a few random photos of Gracie that we took this week.

Gracie has been wanting to straighten her hair for weeks now, so for her school picture day, we straightened her hair. She was so excited and loved it. We couldn't believe how long her hair looked without her beautiful curls.

After dinner, we had an ice cream sandwich for dessert. Gracie ate hers while watching Disney channel. Dafunny was very interested in what she was eating, and since Gracie was more interested in TV than what she was eating, Dafunny helped herself to a lick or two.

September 13, 2015

Rachel's Birthday and Labor Day Fun.

September 6, 2015:

Sunday, Rachel turned eight years old. She has been counting down the days until she was able to open some presents. Since church wasn't until 1pm, she opened one present before church. We invited the Fleugal's, our friends from Rockford, IL who recently moved to St George, over for cake and ice cream, so she could open the rest of her presents. She was also surprised to see that her cake was topped with a crown and wand. She was our birthday princess after all.

Now that Rachel can ride a two wheeler, she wanted a basket to carry some of her belongings in while on the go.

Rachel opening her Hidden Hearts Doll

Our birthday princess with her cake

After church, the rest of our crew snuck off to Brigham Young's home to get another tour.

September 7, 2015 (Labor Day):

On Monday, my sister Lori and her husband Dave took us all out to play on their boat. Gracie said this was the funnest thing she has ever done. However, it was cut short due to poor gas and a clogged filter. We didn't let that get us down, we just went and played on the beach for a little while. The kiddos had a great time. Before we left, we stopped at Chuck A Rama, hoping to fill them up, so that they would sleep on the ride home. At least, I hoped that after boating/swimming, then eating, they would all crash. Nope, not one. They were wide awake the whole ride home and grumpy/cranky the next day for school.

Rachel playing in the sand

Waiting to be pulled by the boat

Joshua enjoying the ride

Gracie, Jaxen, and Ryder

Morgan, Rachel and Rylee

Morgan learning to drive the boat. Help us all!

Rachel and Rylee

Swimming when the boat stopped running

Emily and Ryan sitting on the beach

Lori and Emily relaxing in the shade

Another Selfie

September 10, 2015:

On Thursday, Ryan took the boys to the Utah State Fair. He had scored some discounted tickets and since the girls had dance classes and piano, they took a boys night out.

September 11, 2015:

Another Friday and another football game with Tyler and Mekena. The kids love to visit their cousins.

September 12, 2015:

Saturday was the first BYU home game. Ryan bought season tickets this year, so he and the boys headed to Provo for the game. They rode part of the way with my brother Randy and their cousin Brinton. They love it that they have a cousin their age to enjoy sports with.