Into the Woods!

We headed out to Still Creek campground for an overnight this weekend.  It was so pretty.  We had a HUGE site (#7 - 6 was huge as well), and the kids could run and play without disturbing the peace.  :)  They found these enormous leaves, and played king of the stump for hours.  Very fun!

 The next morning we headed out on a hike to one of the two twin lakes.  Lower I think.  It was a nice wide trail, and everybody had a great hike!

At the end of the trail was this peaceful lake where the kids decided to just "dip their feet in."  I'll let you see how that turned out. . .

I promised not to show them in their undies.  :)  But I also promised to assure all readers that they were NOT naked.

We dried out and headed back down the trail for a blizzard at DQ.  What a great little trip!

Fractured!

Poor Heidi!  Heidi was hanging from a low branch on our tree and slipped off.  When she did she fell backwards onto her arm and after three days of guarding it, we took her in.  It's looking like she does have a very slight fracture in her right humerus.  She has been a trooper through the whole ordeal, and we are very excited she only needs a splint for a few weeks, because that means we can still swim!

8th Grade Commencement

I really can't believe that I have a high schooler.  I have a high schooler!  Ethan soared through the 8th grade and continued to get good marks and have successes.  We are so proud of him.  He was honored at the awards assembly as an exceptional math student.  He is ready for the adventures to come.  The pictures below are from the balloon crossing.  The kids walk from the JH across the street to the High School where they are greeted by the principal and learn the fight song.  It was a great way to celebrate!  Here we go.  

#3

Our #3 had a rough season on a team that couldn't catch a break.  But Aidan still played well and is looking forward to next year.  Great job dude!

Memorial Day Hike

On Memorial Day we headed out early for a family hike to Horsetail falls, and Triple Falls.  It was a popular trail that day, and we were glad we started early.  By the time we were on our way back it was very crowded, and we were single file down the trail.  It was a beautiful hike!

The kids love exploring behind water falls like this, but I hate it!  I am always trying to get to the other side as fast as possible.  Claustrophobia sets in pretty quick with me!

From the other side of Triple Falls, where we enjoyed our Lunch.  Look at little Heidi, she was the greatest little hiker!

The kids loved stopping in little places like this.  

the Columbia

 It was a great day!

Sandwich in the Bed

One Sunday afternoon we decided to do a "sandwich" in the bed.  It's a good thing we tried because it may be our last attempt to get everyone in!  We barely all fit and even had some people on top of others!  I'll be the peanut butter!

Zoo Day

The little guys and I had a fun day at the zoo!  They had a day off school when the JR High was still in, and we took the opportunity to head out on a field trip.  We had a wonderful day, and I realized I need to do these little pilgrimages more often for the little folks.  They appreciate it so much!