4th OF JULY

Each year we spend the 4th of July in Soda. We always have a great time and this year was no exception. Here are some pictures to recap our fun weekend.

Of course we had to start off the weekend with the annual FOAM PARTY!

AMMON'S FIRST RACE!!!
And of course he had to run it sprinter style...he wants to be just like his dad. So here he is sporting his first speed suit. This was given to him by our Fremont Track boys. They all loved to wear speed suits and they thought Ammon needed one at 9 months. Well it came in handy 3 years later. Jeff had to run with him because Ammon is under 6. As you can see he forgot his running shoes. Good thing it was only a 1K.

All three kids were fed up with the photo shoot. Ammon said "I can't hold them up anymore" so he fell back and this is how they all landed.

Ammon taking a break from the water to eat some dinner at Bear Lake.

On our way home from Bear Lake we could see a storm brewing out north. We were trying to beat the storm home but didn't quite make it. We ended up running in the house like a bunch of crazy fools. Once we got in, we all sat by the windows and watched the storm unfold. I love watching storms...I enjoyed the storm more than the fireworks show.

Always happy to be outside. I love it!

All the kids with Grandpa on his favorite toy.

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL CAMPING

We just returned from an amazing vacation. We drove to Boise and met up with Ben and Cadence and then headed up to Donnelly, Idaho. This is the cottage we stayed in at Tamarack Ski Resort. We thought we were going camping and then Cadence surprised us with this state of the art tent.

Little Buddies getting ready to go on a hike.

The babies first time wearing swim suits. I must say I had so much fun picking out a suit for Burklee. Kellan was able to wear an old suit of Ammon's. Both of them loved the hot tub.

6 HANDSOME BOYS!
We all went on a hike to explore the resort. We noticed we were about the only people staying there. It was kinda weird being the only people up there, but also kinda nice to have some peace and quiet. The water in the background is Cascade Lake. One day we all ventured down to the shore and the little boys decided they wanted to get in so they stripped down to their underwear and were having so much fun. Jeff got jealous so next thing we know he is stripping down too. Good thing nobody was around.

Taking a break, and taking in the scenery. It was absolutely beautiful.

We went to McCall one afternoon to eat at the Pancake House...which by the way is amazing. After we ate we went to Payette Lake...which by the way is freezing.

The twins basking in the sun at the beach.

We had a great time! My favorite part of the week was Mt. biking and sitting in the hot tub. WAIT...maybe my favorite part was the food. I didn't get a picture of all the great food because I was to busy shoveling it in. I did get some pictures of me and Cadence Mt. biking but because I was shoveling in the food it is not in my best interest to let people see what I look like in biking attire.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFFREY

This year Jeff requested a white cake with white frosting for his birthday. I decided I didn't want to eat a white cake with white frosting so by darn I was going to make something I wanted. I made a chocolate roll, which is a Granny Brown special. It turned out great and I sliced up a piece and got ready to eat and everybody said aren't you going to serve the birthday boy first. So I felt like and idiot and put down my chocolate roll and began to serve him some cake and he said "I think I will have some chocolate roll." Are you kidding me....

After cake and presents we went bowling. Ammon's celebration dance provided us with much entertainment; and by the way he did this each time he bowled.