The Busses go back to school

The Last of the Buss Children go off to School

Well. today was a milestone for the Buss family. Our youngest, Reagan, went off to kindergarten. I have to admit that I shed a few tears, as I realized that life is changing for me. She was so excited and so cute this morning as we waited for the school bus. She literally was jumping up and down (like a little pogo-stick) with excitement. I really wanted to drive her to school and make sure that she arrived safely, but, she insisted on riding the bus. I was set on getting to say my goodbye so I followed the bus with my car. She had a fantastic day and was thrilled with her teacher. She had many positive comments about the day, and just a few negative comments that I would like to share. "It was really hot at recess." "Some of the kids were very bad so we didn't get to go in the reading loft, I hope that they will be nice tomorrow."

Reagan the Kindergartener

Hayden the 5th Grader

Hunter the 8th Grader

McKenzie going back to school with her friend Liz

Bateman's Summer Vacations

Well the kids are back in school, so our summer vacations are over. Here is what kept us busy this summer.

Girl's Camp

Here is Morgan at her first girl's camp. I can't believe that she is old enough to go. She had a great time as a first year, and dressed up like Michael Jackson and danced to Thriller for their skit night. Each ward had a decade and ours was the 80's.

Las Vegas girls trip
Morgan, Madison, Mom and I went to Las Vegas at the end of June for Morgan's national dance competition. I am still working on getting pictures of Morgan dancing from Morgan's friend, my camera was not working. We had such a fun time, we shopped, laughed and ate. Morgan's dance team did awesome and placed second and third. They were only beat by a dance from their own company. It was so fun to have a girl trip. We need to plan one for all the girls.

Pinetop at the Weber's cabin

We went to our friends cabin in Pinetop the last weekend in June. The weather was so nice. It was great for the kids to be able to run outside and play.

San Diego

Are those cute kids or what?This is in LaJolla at the tide pools.

Look Mom, no hands!

Waiting for the Shamu show to start in the soak zone. Ellie and I chickened out and sat higher up.

We went to San Diego and camped on the beach. Then we went to a hotel and spent a couple of days at Sea World.

McKenzie also came and stayed with us for a few days. We had a great time with her, but I did not get any pictures to post. The girls had their annual girls trip with Grandma, I think that she spoils them more every year.

4th of July Utah Trip

We got out of the heat this summer for the 4th of July. We had so much fun getting to see the Utah crowd and spending time with Mom and Dad, we just missed the Batemans and Jared and Heather.Joey loved getting to play with his cousins. Jon, Joey, and Hayden enjoying some video games.
Jonas and Katie getting spoiled by Grandma.We went to Thanksgiving Point and the kids rode ponies.





Regan and McKenzie trying to ride the fake cow.We also went up to Vivian Park for a little fishing trip picnic.
Girl cousins at Vivian.


We went over to Wyatt and Bonnie's for a 4th of July breakfast.
We also of course went and watched fireworks on the grass at a school.

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

We thought we better get some pictures up. This is us at the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch (it's between Tucson and Phoenix by Picacho Peak). It 's a pretty fun place! They let you feed Ostrich, Deer, Donkeys, and Lorrikeets.Jonas and Ryan feeding the miniature Sicilian Donkeys
Jonas and Ryan with the Lorrikeets.
Kristel with an angry Lorrikeet on her shoulder.

High gas prices!

Did you ever see a Grandma ride an elephant? This is our Grandma in Thailand 2006. When gas prices are too high, take an elephant. They run on peanuts!

Ellie in her big bed

We moved Ellie into a big bed. She has been climbing out of her bed. We moved her downstairs into Maddy's room. She did not want to sleep there the first night, but has done great ever since. She is growing up fast.

Lexie and her best friend

Bennett and Lexie love to play. The poor dog never gets time alone. She always has one of the kids hanging off her.

Utah Austin Clan

Here is the newest addition to the Austin family in Utah. Wyatt wanted a small dog but his wife had to get the big one!! Her name is Lexie. She likes long walks in the park, drooling and any food she can get her jowels around. She can eat a whole jar of peanut butter in one sitting.

Break Dancing Pirate

Post Soon or We will post more stuff like this!!

Simba hopes that the rest of the Austins will post on the blog. We miss you!! Post soon!!

New Blog

We started the Austin family blog. We are getting it going. I will E-mail the password and username, so everyone can post.