Rewind to Another Adventure

This adventure happened a little while ago, but still worth noting.

This summer our family decided that we were not going to take a big vacation, but instead spend our summer exploring Idaho. With each place we have lived we have tried to learn about and experience the area. We have had many great opportunities to learn.

One thing about Idaho that we have a love / hate relationship with is the late summer nights. It does not get dark until 10:00 p.m. which is great fun when you are playing, but not so exciting when trying to get kids to sleep.

However, on this summer night we were truly enjoying our long summer night on the lake.
After work we headed to the lake to meet some friends who invited us to go boating with them. We were able to get in a lot of adventure before the sun decided to retire for the night.

Tubing

Swimming

Hanging on for Dear Life,

and for Scott and Cherie some knee boarding as well,
along with a great time visiting and laughing with friends.

Thanks for the adventure !

Kickin and a Splashin

Happy Birthday Scott!!

For Scott's Birthday we had some fun adventures. We began the day by leaving the kids with Grandma while Scott and Cherie went golfing. Afterwards we returned home where Scott was able to take a nap to prepare for the adventure to come later that day. After taking Grandma to the airport (thanks for the visit, we loved having you!) we left the two youngest boys with a babysitter and headed to go white water rafting.

Scott was the first to 'ride the bull' . Sitting on the front as the boat heads into the rapids is a fun way to get the first glimpse of all that is coming.
Cherie and Maddison also experienced 'riding the bull'. However it was Maddie that took the biggest hit. As we came into one rapid, Maddison was hit with water that covered the boat. One picture directly following this one we could see only the bottom of Maddison's sandals, completely surrounded by water, we couldn't even see the boat, just sandals. Way to go Maddie.

What a fun adventure!! Thanks for sharing your birthday with us Scott. We love you and are so excited to have you in our lives! Love from your family!!

Eliza's Birthday and Baptism

Eliza stated that she received the two best birthday gifts this year for her birthday. The first was the gift of the Holy Ghost, and being baptized. The second was spending time with family.

Thank You everyone who made such an effort to spend this wonderful day with us.

We began by going to Camel's Back park where we were able to play and hike a bit. Afterwards we returned home for lunch and to prepare for Eliza's baptism. After the baptism we continued our celebration with a cook out involving lots of wonderful family. Next swimming (Thanks Jason and Bethany). And finally fireworks of all sorts. (We only watched the first few before we realized that we were traumatizing our little Jake, and decided to call it a night and return home for bed)

Eliza was so excited that not only was she able to have so much family here for her birthday, but she also was able to be baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on her birthday, by her Dad.

Congratulations Eliza!

YOUR FAMILY LOVES YOU!!