The Great Horseshoe Competition

For our activity after FHE yesterday we went to the park and had a horseshoe competition. Dad started the kids out at the regular pitching spot. (The shoes only made it half way.) It was decided that for some of the contestants - everybody but dad - 20 feet out worked better. We got some good practice in. Not sure if we will be joining any city competitions; maybe keeping it in the family works for now.

Camping Out?!

The kids are out of school for TWO weeks (what a summer break!) and wanted to camp out. A trip to the mountains wasn't in the plans, but the back yard was just right.

We had a fire...









Sang songs...









Roasted marsh mellows...









And slept out...









The best part was the Ghost Stories and Mac scaring us just as we were about to fall asleep!
Who needs the mountains?!

The Harvest Begins!

While the girls were here from AZ, Karter loved to go out each day and pick a handful of peas to eat and share. After they left to go home, we harvested the rest. We got a good crop - and boy did they taste great.

******HAPPY 4TH OF JULY*****

Hope you're having a great 4th! We took the kids to the local parade this morning and plan on having a neighborhood BBQ later and then some fireworks. We miss not being together but hope you have a fun holiday too!

SCHOOLS OUT FOR THE SUMMER

That is all 2 weeks of it. My kids finally finished school today, seems like the summer is half over with most of you wishing school was about to start for your kids. We changed tracks this year which will only allow the kids 2 WEEKS of summer bliss. Maybe a God send for mothers, but I'm beginning to feel sorry for my kids. Let's see how I feel in two weeks.

Arizona Girls visit......

These were the only pictures we took.... we just enjoyed the time together. We played on the tramp, had a water fight, went swimming in the Roy pool, went to the movies and ate lots of popcorn, ate fresh peas from the garden and just had a relaxing time together. Thanks Addy for sharing the girls with us.

Sing Jazzy Sing!

Jazzy's third grade class made the newspaper last month. Here's a picture of her. She's been in a choir that's been practicing twice a week before school since the first of the year.

First Job!

Mackenzie got her first job yesterday. She was so excited! Thoughts of a new car, clothes and other things danced through her head. Probably as they did with each of us with our first jobs. She'll be working at a retail store called Plato's Closet. Way to go Mac, we're excited for you!

Happy Birthday Caitlin!

Have a great day! We love you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADDY !!!

We hope you have a great birthday. We all wish we could give you a birthday hug.

Love Ya !!

Dad & Mom