Life . . . .

Life can be crazy! Two weeks ago Dale left for Brazil and my sister Shalise went home to Iowa (after playing with us for 12 weeks!) Yes, I must say I miss them both!! Hearing Dale's stories about Brazil gives me much to be thankful for living in America! I am thankful for grocery stores that are clean without cockroaches running around, I am thankful for a washing machine, hot water and much more!

The kids and I never have a dull moment! Sidney recently completed a poster size map of the United States complete with State Capitals, rivers that sparkled with blue glue, and mountains with the texture of sand. Cole made goo out of Elmers and Borax that actually worked!! His very own Flarp! We went "camping" with the Daybells last weekend in Mapleton Canyon -- WOW what a pretty time of year to camp! We went on a hike, painted rocks, and played in the fire as much as possible! (The tent is a little too cold for me this time of year, so we came home to sleep and then right back up for Super Steve Breakfast in the morning!) We are thinking of investing in a trailer for more adventures next year . . . .

Whew -- that's our current life in a nutshell!

Ducks

Its sure been a while! So whats been happening at our house? Well, yesterday I noticed that our bread was moldy! And what do you do with moldy bread? No, don't throw it out! FEED THE DUCKS!! So we invited Shalise and Brook to tag along! We ended the day with delicious milkshakes from Cheveron! Yum!

And here's the first day of school pic! Sid is in 8th grade, Coles in 5th and Rett started kindergarten! (I kinda accidentally forgot to take a picture of Rett on HIS first day. . . oops.)

Retts Birthday

I know, I know. His birthday was a long time ago! But with all the summer fun we've been having, there's been no time! So here it is!
He wanted a Spiderman cake so Sid and me made him a red and blue swirled cake! And he got a Transformers light up scooter! Perfect for my little man!

Camping part 2

Somehow these pics didnt get on my last post. . .

A Birthday and a Camping Trip

For Cole's birthday this year, we talked him into going camping because Dale is going to be out of town for pretty much the rest of the summer. :( and we wanted to take the scamper out for the first time! (yes, i know its been a whole year and we haven't taken it out once. Were beginner campers!) So we went Friday afternoon untill Sunday Morning!The best part for the boys was probably shooting the powerade bottles with water in them! Our own ol' faithfull! Oh and dont forget the dirt! What boy doesn't like that?!

Lisa and Emily stayed both nights, and Kyle and Serene and their family came up for roastin hotdogs friday night! Now on to the Birthday Boy! He requested a Strawberry pie this year, so I gave it a shot! Turned out delicious if i do say so myself! Make a wish my 10 year old!

Oh and what would camping be without rock painting?! Like the paint in the ear look?

Rett

Rett can ride a two wheeler!! Here's the story. . . Me and Sid went to get our haircuts. Our hairdresser has a little boy just a little younger than Rett. He knows how to ride a two wheeler. So Rett hopped on the little bike that the boy has and I gave him a little push and away he went! Not even a crash!! And it was even on the grass! So we went home and took off the training wheels on Rett's bike and he loves it! My little kindergartner is growing up!

Sorry! Its sideways! Just turn your head, you'll be alright! :)