Friday, September 9, 2011

Our First Camping Trip Ever...





The Three Amigos



Before...



After...and with Michael's help! Please don't laugh at the fact that the sides are not pegged down and the top is all sceewampus. It worked for our needs. :)

Well...we decided to venture into the great unknown this summer. Actually, it was just a few miles up the canyon, but it was far enough away. I used to LOVE camping when I was younger. So...why haven't I taken the kids camping before. Well...I was never sure how to keep Megan cool and wet...and I'm a single mom with only my whits to save me if something happened. But this year, Brooke and Alice wanted to go too. It was time. So...we borrowed some gear (thank you Grandma and the Brownings) and loaded up the car.


It ended up being such an enjoyable time! We ate, played, and just plain relaxed. The kids learned to widdle. We splashed in the river and skipped rocks. Megan only got a little scared at night and walking to the bathrooms, but overall such a great time! One of my favorite parts was when we spent a good couple of hours reading over all the funny things the kids said when they were little. I'm so glad I wrote it all down. I had forgotten a ton. Brooke and Alice even remembered some fun things. :)


Thanks for a great time.














Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Our Fun Summer

(Picture Vomit to follow)


Murray Park - A new favorite of ours! :) And super shady!












Kennecott Copper Mine was such a fun place to visit...and we went during their free week! :)


























We have been swimming fools. All the kids know how to swim now.


























Thursday, July 21, 2011

Blogging Hiatus

This blog will be temporarily out of service. My computer is dead and I can't look into getting a new one until September. So...I will be back then with lots of updates and pictures. Please do not form an intervention party for me...but please do for this gal.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Impromptu Dance Concert


Cute, cute, cute! Sorry it is sideways, but I'm still learning to use my recorder. :)

Megan was the announcer and curtain puller. ;) They spent over 1 hour working on this in the shady backyard. :)

Monday, July 4, 2011

HaPpY 4th of JuLy

Fun family picnic at the Franks Family Homestead. Nice weather, BBQ, treats, toys, and a monster water fight. :) The only thing that would have made the day better was if the kiddos could have been there. :(

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Visit with the Kiddos

We had a nice afternoon. We went down to Provo to see them. First we bowled, then played old-school Dr. Mario and Super Mario at Nicklecade, and then ate some Kentucky Fried Chicken. The kiddos loved it and we got to talk and hug and kiss a lot. :) I miss their faces a ton but they are having a good time with dad and I'm glad. Three weeks down, three weeks to go. Oy Vay!


Sunday, June 26, 2011

My View This Morning!

Another lovely hike.
This is one I can take the kiddos on too!
Mostly shady. :)