Saturday, June 17, 2017


We also floated the river Elizabeth used to always float as a kid (close to her house where she grew up).





One of the coolest parts of the campground was the 3D archery range!!


We had a bit of a scare but good learning lesson on this trip. Elizabeth, Jaxon, and Cooper took the kayaks out to go explore a little island in the middle of the lake. They didn't come back for hours. Me and the girls were very nervous and wondering how to find them. They finally appeared in a Ranger's truck - missing kayaks. They had made it to the island but when they were trying to get back to the campsite, it all looked the same. They hadn't found defining sign posts to help them know their way back - out on the water everything looks the same. So they made a wrong turn - thinking it was the right one - and went several miles the wrong direction. They finally stopped at a different campground across the lake and found a Ranger to drive them back. Lessons learned: 1. In boating - as in life - find posts to keep you going to the right direction and assured you're on the right path to Home. 2. God won't always prevent bad things from happening (like getting lost), but He will help you make your way through them - and send people to help.


We heart kayaking. And Tango hearts fetching for sticks in the water


Summer sunsets from our front porch. Picture courtesy of Jules.


Tuesday, June 6, 2017

And this little lady has figured out summer means any outfit flies when you're playing outside - Jammies, church shoes, whatever as long as your enjoying the sun!☀️


The wall across the field to the van. Lots of good talks of what they did that day to try to get the girls to stop liking them. I'll miss those over the Summer!


They can't take away my fidget spinner today - it's the last day of school! This kid is smart in all subjects - especially figuring out how to work the system!


My girl all down with kindergarten. Bitter sweet day for momma but proud of my girl!


So proud of these 2 beautiful sisters being brave enough to get up and sing their favorite song "Gethsemane" at the baptism!


Jaxon on the last day of school. Not sure if the tears are of joy or sorrow at the school year ending. Or for having to take a picture so early in the morning...


Last day of 4th, 2nd, and kindergarten!


Baptism morning breakfast at Golden corral. Chocolate fountain for breakfast is the start to a heavenly day!


Pre-baptism soccer game


Mr. Cooper on his baptism day! He's got an amazing heart and can make friends of the young and old, person and furry animal. We love him and are so grateful we get to keep him forever!!


My 4 little monkeys all dressed up.


Nothing better than a cousin thats also a best friend!


My little princess.


3 purrrrty cousins!


Our supportive family crew there for Jaxon's baptism


Always up to something fishy!


When did he get so grown up looking?



Welcoming summer break with some heat! #homeworkbonfire