Lost Valley Resevoir

Last weekend we went up to Lost Valley Resevoir to camp with the Daytons. We had so much fun! We found a spot right along the lake and had a gorgeous view of the lake and mountains! We brought bikes and did a little riding around, mostly the kids rode around the campsite. There was roasted hot dogs and smores, campfires and fishing, and a whole lot of laziness going on! We had a great time and loved spending time with our good friends!
top: Adam, Shaanti, Kade, Brenda, Craig

bottom: Mason, Cole, Rylie, Ella
What a view! Lost Valley Resevoir

Cozy bed

I don't think they should label this a 2 man raft... more like 1 1/4 man raft.

Kade and Dad hanging out

Mason's face was about this dirty all weekend.

Craig decided to let Adam "tag along" on his bike:-)

I love my bike!!!

Baby Moses

Mason's "bed" at the kids very own campsite.

The kids table

The Bumbo

Mason's fish

Daddy and Mason - fishing buddies

Cole's fish

(I think he wore his bike helmet the entire weekend)

I love camping:-)

Cole, Ella, Mason, and Rylie

Summer Days...

I love summer days! It's so great to be able to send the kids outside to play from after breakfast till bedtime!!! They have fun and wear themselves out so they are totally ready for bed and sleep like logs. We've had the slip n' slide and the little swimming pool out, gone to the splash park, rode our bikes to the shaved ice shack, played at the park, played with friends, and have just spent time enjoying the sunshine! Here are a few pics:-)
Smiley boys

My 3 boys!!!

Mason and Troy reading
The Coopster at the splash park

Troy-Boy loving the water

Cole - splashin' it up

Splash park fun

Rylie and Ella Dayton putting on a "show" with Mason and Cole.

Summer Buzz Cuts

As the weather FINALLY warms up, it's time for summer hair cuts! The boys got their first buzz cuts of the season.

Weekend in High Valley

We spent the first weekend in June at Adam's parent's cabin. Our friends the Childers came along too and we had a really fun weekend! We spent time fishing, 4-wheeling, and playing Blongo ball. It's always good times when we go up there and we love it! Brock and his friend Peyton fishing.

Mr. Hummingbird

Tonka looking longingly as Adam and Brad fish.

Cole, our little fisherman

Neil Graduates!!!

This post is REALLY late but I wanted to include it because it's a big deal! Neil graduated from high school in May so now Adam's parents have officially gotten all their kids through high school:-) He will be going to BSU next year and is going to live at home for a while to save some money. We're very proud of him and can't wait to see where the next few years take him:-)

Status updates...

It seems like we've been really busy lately but when I step back and look at what we've done, most of it is just regular life. We've been to both our parents cabins over the last 2 weekends which was lots of fun and good relaxation. Adam plays on a softball league one night a week and I work two evenings a week so it seems like before we know it another week has passed us by. I keep thinking I'd like to do a BBQ and have some friends over and then suddenly the week is over and I think, okay, maybe next week! We're looking forward to a weekend at home this weekend and celebrating Father's Day. Here's some little tidbits to update everyone on what's been going on...

Kade - Our little baby is now 4 months old! He just had his 4 month check-up last week and is doing great! He weighed 17lb 8 oz and was 25 inches long! We grow em' big around here:-) He's super smiley and we love to try to make him laugh. His eyes follow me wherever I go and I dare say, he loves his mommy very much! He loves his exersaucer and is starting to enjoy tummy time a little more. He rolled over for the first time from his tummy to his back on Tuesday! He did it three time in a row for Cole and I but as soon as I got the video camera, he stopped. He is so much fun and I love him dearly!

Mason - Mason is as much a 2 1/2 year old as one could ever be. He loves to laugh, copy everything Cole does, climb and jump, snuggle after his nap, color, play any kind of ball (but especially basketball), and ride his scooter. He says he loves everything. The other day he was sitting on the potty and said "I wuv going poo mom!" And then there's the "other" Mason. This little boy goes from one naughty thing to the next without batting an eyelash. He grabs any phone, ipod, camera, etc as fast as he can and goes and hides with it. His favorite phrase is "Don't want to!" as he makes a very good scowl. As mad as he makes me sometimes, he makes me laugh and smile 10 times more! Only a year and a half until we see the light at the end of the tunnel! Oh, and he's potty trained now which is awesome!!!

Cole - He's so smart and fun! I think he's at such a great age, especially when I get the chance to do something with just the two of us. He LOVES to ride his bike and despite some pretty good wrecks, he keeps wanting to get back on and try new tricks. He has read through all the blue box of BOB books (2 and 3 letter words). He loves to read and write and do crafts. Everyday he asks to do the slip n' slide, even when it's been 60 degrees. Yesterday we finally got it out and he was thrilled! He loves that Mason will usually do whatever he wants him to and uses it to his advantage. He always wants the biggest piece and right now Mason doesn't know the difference so it works. He is such a sweet big brother to Kade and is a very big helper too. He won't go to kindergarten next year and we decided to do home pre-school next year. It will challenge me to keep him challenged!

Adam - He has been at Idaho Power for over a year now and is enjoying it. He got to go float tube fishing with my dad, Casey, and Chad a few weeks ago and has fun though the weather didn't cooperate at all! He's gotten into mountain biking a little with a guy from work and has enjoyed that.

I'm the same:-) Working a couple evenings a week and taking care of the boys. I'm looking forward to helping with our church's Vacation Bible School in a couple weeks and am excited that it's the first time Cole can go! I'm trying to get back into a workout routine and am planning on doing a race at the end of August with some friends. It's called the Dirty Dash and it's a 10K run/obstacle course in the mud! Should be fun:-)

That's us in a nutshell!!!

Latest Project...

I've been in the mood for a sewing project lately and had some cute courduroy laying around. I decided to make this:

I was able to improve my ability to sew pleats and even added a few extras like a cell phone pocket and made the inside of the zipper pocket out of contrasting fabric to the liner! I gave it to my cousin Sarah for her birthday.

I love feeling like I can sit down and sew and actually make something cute! Next I'm going to work on a knit dress for this summer. Hopefully it gets done before this fall:-)