Camping

We really like camping! My coworker suggested a place called Grover Hot Springs. So we thought we would go camping this summer. We thought it would be more fun for the kids and us to bring friends so we did. We invited our friends the Jensens. We went for 3 days. We made reservations to late so our camp sites were not close to eachother. But we made the best of it. We got all set up and made dinner. The kids were having fun! N even had his own tent to sleep in all alone!

We had fun making smores and enjoying nature! Our biggest adventure was on our 2nd day. We all wnet on a hike up to a waterfall. The kids all did a great job hiking especially since it was so HOT! I have never been camping and it be so HOT! As we hiked we felt a few sprinkles and it was nice to get cooled off. Once we were done at the falls. Hunny Bun said he and first born and Babe on Back would go back to camp to check on things since we left all the windows open and our frineds had left the rainfly off of their tent.

When the rest of us finally got there we could tell by looking at the ground that it had rained HARD! Our tent was not too soaked but our friends the Jensen's were SOAKED! Luckily after we kinda got settled, covered our tents and ate lunch, the sun came out. It was so warm that The Jensen's were able to dry out all of their items so that we could enjoy the rest of our trip together.

We went on another hike, more smores, a dip in the Hot Springs Pool, a dip in the stream and even attended the campfire with the ranger! It was a wonderful way to spend time with our family and friends!

July 4th....

......couldn't be a better day!

Where else can we eat, not go to work, eat, have friends, have a birthday, and watch fireworks! I love the 4th of July! I love living here in the USA!

This fourth was so fun! We celebrated with friends, one all the way from Illinois!, a BBQ, fireworks 2 nights in a row, lots of food, My mom even was here! Oh yeah and birthday cake and gifts, cause I had one! I got software for my cricut machine which I am SO excited about!

mini shoot by Kristi

Since Kristi was here she wanted to take pictures of the Kids. So here are a few. ENJOY!

San Fransisco

We also went into the city!

After the beach Kristi and her family came up here and of course we had to go to San Fransisco! The kids had a blast. They even got to ride a cable car! Why is it that when you are having fun time flies by so fast! We didn't sit down to eat dinner until almost 9 pm!

Summer Fun - Beach June

Our First adventure this summer was to spend a week at the beach. We went to Morro Bay and Avila beach. LOVED Avila. I even went boogie boarding for the first time! I know, I love the beach but I don't get in the ocean! We also fed the seals and ate yummy food. Part of what made this trip the best was the company.

My friend Krisit was here from Il and we hadn't seen her since her fourth child was born! He is now 6, long time I know. So they met us for the fun at the Beach. Then one day my mom, Manuel and my sis Gina came too. Along with one of Manuels kids and family and a nephew from Utah! That was a fun day at the beach!

Oldest son trying to Boogie on the waves!

"I can do it, too!"

All the gang!

We LOVE the beach!

Memorial Day

We love to go camping and enjoy all the beauty that the Lord has given us to enjoy. We thought it would be fun to go up to Wrights Lake to picnic for the day, but due to late snow the road was closed. So we ended up at China Flat instead. We had a fun hike and then the kids had fun riding bikes around for a little while. I really enjoy being out in nature. I love the smell of the trees and the fun I see expressed in my children's faces.

Tap Recital

Cute Little Miss has been working hard all year to learn her tap dance moves and the big recital day was finally here! She did a Wonderful job and is ready to take tap again!

Her teacher. We discovered the last week of classes that she was only a senior in High School! She did a great job teaching and K just loved her.