Summer Camping 2010

 This year we were happy that Shane was able to take some time off of work to do some quality family time out in the wilderness.  He doesn't really enjoy camping but did it for all of the rest of us that love it.  Thanks honey!  Since we don't normally go camping we didn't really know where we should go we asked around but the ones that were suggested were all booked up.  We eventually found one that had flushing toilets and thought that was the one for us because Lauren was potty training.  All of the rest of us really enjoyed having good toilets that didn't stink!

 While we were there we enjoyed going on hikes, cooking on the fire, lots of treats, playing with the chipmunks that loved m&m's, singing camp songs, coloring rocks, finding firewood, making camp flags, listening to our drunk neighbors (NOT fun) and just being together.

Ryker just wanted to be like dad and play with the fire but was a little scared of it.  Thank goodness!

 Brianna put on a treasure hunt for her sisters and they found COOKIES!  Good job sis.

The view was gorgous.  It was really windy when we got out on the bridge and the bridge went on forever.  The kids kept asking when we were going to turn around and go back.  We did make it to the other side and the kids did make it all the way.  Lauren did get carried for a small part of it.

Ryker loves to wear Brianna's sunglasses.  So cute, right?

 I don't know why that picture is sideways but I'm to tired to turn it right now.  Sorry!  Brianna love to collect wood from the mountain.

 On our last day there we found this playground a little ways from the campsite.  I thought it was cute that it was in the shape of a boat.

camping trip 2010

 We had the privilege to go camping with some of our good friends the Roger's.  We went to Roosevelt lake and even though the weather wasn't wonderful it ended up being nice. At night we had fun sitting around the fire and talking fire while the kids slept.  In the morning the kids enjoyed the lake and playground.  We are all looking forward to next summer for more camping.  Hopefully our friends will want to go again with us.

playing at the park

While we were at the pool this summer we had some extra time to play at the park.  The kids looked forward to swing, slide and goof off.  I have such great kids.  We really had a lot of fun this summer.  I'm  a little sad at how fast it goes by.  Yet- there is part of me that is really glad to be back into the school year.

swim lessons 2010

This summer we were able to take two sessions of swim lessons.  The girls all did very good.  This was Lauren's first year to do them.  She loved them and it got her to potty train.  Yes- that is awesome!  Brianna learned how to tread water for 5 minutes and to swim all the way across the pool and back.  I'm very proud of her.  Paige is doing much better with her ice-cream scoops and floating.  The only draw back is for the second session of swim lessens we weren't able to get the kids in at the same time.  Therefore we were there for two hours everyday.  It really stunk!!!!

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Paige had a great time opening all of her presents!  This year she really wanted crafts.  She has been loving all the things she is able to create.  I've loved that she is content with what she has.  Thanks for helping make her day special!

Ryker's First 7/17/10

Here is Ryker and his long hair.  He wasn't happy when I cut it.  Every time I would let some fall he would start to scream.  It was very funny.  When little boys get their hair cut they don't look like little babies anymore and that is sad.  However, I couldn't wait any longer.

Splash pad 7/10

Here is the after shot!  The kids were so excited to go to the splash pad.  It was a hot day but there was a breeze and the water was freezing.  After being there for a few hours the kids really did get in and play.  Our friends ( The Roger's) came up after their swim lessons and played with us.  It was a blast.