Sunday, July 18, 2010

Camping





Looking intentley at the craw fish.


Touching the water snake, it pooped on my fingers! Yuck!


Gracie riding her bike.

Madi too!

A little chilly in the morning.

Elk at Deans Creek

We just spent the weekend camping for the first time of just us four. It was so much fun. Sweet and short. We only stayed one night. Gracie and Madi couldn't stop talking about the mountains and throwing rocks in the water all week long. They were just so excited. They know Jeff works up in the mountains and so they wanted to see the mountains too :) We brought their little tricycles and they did pretty good on the asphalt in the campground. We also played in the river and they touched craw fish that Jeff caught, a salamander, and touched a snake that we both caught for them. The next day we decided to pack up after breakfast to head to Loon Lake. We have never been there before, but heard it is beautiful. It was very fun. We all got burnt and the water was pretty warm. There were a lot of people and boats there. I forgot to bring my camera. Sorry! Next time we go, which we definitely will, I'll take pictures.

In Soda Springs


The creek was soooo cold! So Jeff tells me. I didn't put my feet in.


Lanett spotted this doe and her fawn, so cute!
Playing in the foam at City Park



Uncle Jared, cousins Makya and Kylee
Jeff and Gracie

GracieOur second week was spent with Jeff's family in Soda Springs. We had a great time there too! We also stayed very busy. Of course we played a lot of golf, visited with family and friends, saw Eclipse twice (Yeah!), went for a drive in the mountains, and celebrated the 4th. The girls loved every minute of being home. They just soaked in all the attention. Both grandma's had little shadows everywhere they went. The only drawback for us was my stinking allergies!!! Blast them to you know where!!!

In Bear Lake












Madi's bulls eye mosquito bite..poor girl she was attacked!

Quick rinse off in the sink!




I love golf!!!

Ian is sooo good! He should have played my short game. We stayed at my parents the first week. It was such a blast! I saw all of my sisters. Cordie's family was up for a long break too. It was great to see the Florida family :) I loved going to church with my family on Father's Day. It was awesome to take up two smaller pews. Our family sure has grown! My dad just loved having all his daughters there, but really he was happy to have all the grandkids taking turns sitting on his lap. Our trip was not very relaxing. We were always doing something, from golfing to the lake to shooting guns to saying up until 3am talking! We loved it all. Cordie took our family pictures you see on my side bar and top of blog. Also, the first pictures are her's. I'm sure you can tell a huge difference in quality! She is awesome at photography.

Aquarium








Madilynn
Gracie

Madi kissing the fish statue
Gracie's turn

One week after my sisters and mom left, we headed off for our two week vacation. We headed up to Newport to visit the aquarium for the first time. The girls loved it. It was a little out of the way, but worth it. We're glad we went.

Catching up..First week of June











The first week of June my mom and sister, Kelsey came to visit and pick up Hilary for the summer. Hilary is going to come back for another year of college in September. We are so happy about that! The girls will have one more year with their aunt. It was a great visit and we were so happy to see Kelsey! She hasn't been here since March 2008. It was due time for her to come out and play at the ocean :)