Camping up High Creek

For the 24th we went camping up High Creek. We love camping here. We did a couple of fun activities with the kids that I wanted to share. Brian and Melissa brought a Pinata. It was so fun to watch the kids try to hit it, especially the younger ones.









Later we made zucchini boats. It is so messy but lots of fun. Jamie made flags for the boats.





















In Riley’s preschool class at North Park he made a backpack out of a brown grocery sack. We all thought it was such a cute idea that we decided to make them up camping. I think they turned out really cute.









After we made the bags we had the kids go on a scavenger hunt for things around the campground. Once they found the items we had prizes for them. We all pitched in and got toys from the dollar store. I am so glad that we are able to do fun things with our families.

Trip to Ogden

While we were in Ogden visiting Garry we were able to do a couple of fun things. First we met Brad and Alyson at Dinosaur Park. I think the kids had lots of fun. We had Brody for a little bit and Ashlyn loved having him along. Riley loved the Dinosaurs. He was so upset when he couldn’t see a real dinosaur.









Steve’s cousin Brenda told us about a park where the kids could play and get wet. The best part about it was that it was free. The directions that she gave us were crazy. I don’t know how we found it but we did and the kids had so much fun. Now we just need one of these in Cache Valley.

The “Condo”

The kids wanted a sandbox so Steve decided to build them a play hut. I thought it would be a little hut for the kids to play in but Steve had other ideas. He told me he wanted it to be sheet rocked, painted, carpeted, and have power to it. I nicknamed it the “Condo”. I was worried at first but he did an awesome job with it. (Currently it has no power. J)

First Camping Trip of the Year!

This past weekend we went camping with Scott, Jamie, and their girls. It was so much fun. We went up High Creek and found a really nice spot. It is nice to get away from "the busy life" even if it is only for a few days. On Saturday morning we had our usual camping breakfast (YUMMY) and then Steve, Riley, Scott, and Audrey went for a horse ride. Jamie and I thought that it would be a short ride but they were probably gone for 3 or more hours. Those kid are amazing that they can sit on a horse for that long. Erika brought a friend and that kept her pretty busy. Ashlyn kept Jamie and myself extremely busy. I don't think that girl ever stops. Busy, Busy, Busy. I tried to keep her entertained as much as I could. I got out the crafts and she ate the glue. I got her baby out and she pushed it around in the dump truck.

She had lots of fun feeding the dogs lots of treats. Erika and Audrey brought their Beebee guns and the kids and older boys (Steve and Scott) had fun shooting at Pepsi cans.
Riley is already asking when we can go camping again and when he can get his own Beebee gun!!

Tytan Has Arrived

We are so excited for Wayne and Steph and Tytan. Tytan was born on Thursday, May 29th. He is such a cute little boy. We want to wish them all the happiness in the world. We are always up for babysitting.

Bowling

Steve and his brothers bowled in Albuquerque this year. We left on May 6th and got home on May 11th. We had so much fun. We stopped at the Four Corners and took pictures. It was really windy and it was raining so it was a real quick stop.

On May 7th we went to the Aquarium, Zoo, and Botanical Garden. The kids had lots of fun. There was a train that we could ride from the Aquarium to the zoo and the kids loved it.

Riley and Hunter got to ride a Camel. They thought that was pretty cool.












That night Steve's dad bowled and we went and watched him. The kids love to watch their grandpa bowl.









The next morning we had our "yummy hotel breakfast" and then we went to Old Town. It was a really cool place. Lots of old buildings. They had lots of stores in the buildings.










We walked through a church. I believe it was a Catholic Church. It was crazy the difference between an LDS church and that church.












After Old Town it was time for the Boys and Girl to bowl. Steve, Scott, Brian, David, and Steve's mom MaryLynn bowled Team's on Thursday @ 2:30 pm. They had tons of fun. I think they are all amazing that they bowled in the tournament.









EARLY Friday morning we all headed to the Convention Center for the last day of bowling. They had to be there at 6:30 am. Way too early. They all did great in Singles and Doubles. Steve bowled awesome this day.
We left right after they bowled and went to Flagstaff, AZ and spent the night there. Then we headed to the Grand Canyon. We stopped in this little town and they had a Flinstone Restaurant and place to park a trailer.









The Grand Canyon was so much fun. I am glad that we decided to go there. The kids each got a shirt. Riley loves his shirt because it has a donkey on it. I bought a little cactus plant for part of Mom's Mother's Day present.









From the Grand Canyon we went to Page, AZ and spent the night. I didn't realize that we were so close to Lake Powell. We stopped and Steve took Riley down to the water while I watched Ashlyn. Our next stop was at Cove Fort. That was probably one of my favorite stops. It was amazing to learn about Pres. Hinckley's family and about the fort.









We were so excited to be home. Going away to a big city truly makes you grateful for where you live. Now it is back to everyday life.

Ashlyn's 2!!!

Ashlyn's birthday was on Sunday, April 27th. We had a party for her on Saturday. We had taco salad and cake and ice cream. She got lots of fun toys. MaryLynn and I made her 2 blankets. Right now she is too attached to her other blanket to want to use the new ones. She is such a funny littler girl.

Mom gave her a doll that sings "Ring Around the Rosies" when you hold both of her hands. Ashlyn loves it.









Garry and MaryLynn gave her a bucket with a purse, necklace, shoes, and other fun things. Riley and I went and picked out her cake. It is a "Princess" cake. It had 4 figurines on it. She blew out the candles (with the help of her dad).









We are so lucky to have a fun, cute, and VERY energetic little girl.

Ashlyn's First Barbie!