Our 1st Camping Trip!

Well, technically not our 1st, but it's been quite a long time since the whole family went camping together. The kids have been so excited about going camping for weeks. We've been planning on going for Memorial Day weekend, but when it came down to it, the weather didn't really cooperate with us . . . but that didn't stop us. The kids were dead set on going. Surprisingly, we were the only campers around. I'm shocked no one else wanted to venture out in this weather.

Here is a timer shot by the fire pit.

The kiddos couldn't get enough of the marshmallows and fire.

Even Hershey loved being camping and relaxing by the fire.

During the rain, we stayed occupied by playing games in the camper.

We even did some coloring and card making.

Jason guided us on a nature walk. The kids even collected worms for a fishing trip later.

Cambrie ready for worms with her bug tweezers.

Jason pointing out an antler rub on a tree.

Jake-man cruising along the trail.

Tatum found part of a hip bone on our hike.

Here they are extracting ants from an ant hill.

It was a great few days just enjoying each others company without any distractions. Hopefully we'll be doing this a lot more this summer. If the kids have anything to say about it, we definitely will.

Jake enjoing Field Day

Jake and his buddies had some fun of their own at Field Day.

Jake, Max and Isaac

Running their own race.

Jake and his buddy Isaac. Big guys on the playground.

Cambrie's Field Day

Cambrie's school had their Field Day today, so Jake and I went to check it out. Cambrie had a blast. There were tons of events and she loved every one of them, though she says she can't jump very well.

Mrs. Eskeli (Cambrie's teacher) getting the class lined up for the long distance run.
Cambrie and her friend Summer waiting for their turn in the relay race.

Cambrie and her friend Tyler were dressed alike without even trying.

They thought it was pretty cool.

Cambrie looking over Mrs. Eskeli's shoulder.

Some of the girls in Cambrie's class.

Doing the long jump.

Running and smiling.

Crossing the finish line.

Here she is all smiles!

Teeter-Totter!

I looked out the window and saw all these kids on the teeter totter and had to take a picture. I kind of wonder why everyone but Kyler (our neighbor) is on the same side, but I'm sure they had a plan and knew exactly what they were doing.

Dance Recital!

The girls had their Spring Dance Recital.

Cambrie.

Tatum.

The girls after the recital. Tatum even got flowers from a boy in her class. She was so excited.

The girls with their teacher, Whitney.

The girls with Grandma.

We headed to O'Rourkes for dinner after the recital.

Here is Tatum and her friend Sophia at dinner.

Jake and his buddy Ava.

Cooking up some fun . . .

The girls were making breakfast for us. They sure love cooking and helping in the kitchen.

How does a superhero eat pizza?

During a recent trip to Sam's Club we stopped for some pizza. Jake was being hilarious and kep saying how tough he was and that this is how superheroes eat pizza. Anyway, I pulled out my camera and the faces continues.



Oh hey Mom, It's just me . . . Jake-man.

2nd Annual Bike to School Day

For the 2nd annual bike to school day we joined the group at Pioneer Park, then the kids were led over to the school. Tatum and Jake were so excited to be able to ride with the BIG kids.

Learning turn signals prior to the ride.

and they're off.

Jake and his buddy Isaac at the school with their goodie bags.