Where have we been?

The month of July has been so busy for us! It isn't gone yet and we still have stuff planned! We have only been home one weekend this whole month. Get ready for an overload of information and pictures.

The 4th of July

Like almost every year we went boating out at Gem Lake. This year the weather was not quite as warm, but we still had fun. We always eat great food, and had a blast on the tubes. Carter and Ryker had fun playing in the pool. They were dumping water on each other and acting like fish. It was hilarious! We eventually took the little ones for a ride on the boat and Carter was brave enough to try the tube with Uncle Nick!

Carter and Uncle Nick ready to ride to tube!

A big rain storm came and so we had to cut our boating short, but it ended just in time to go watch the fireworks in Idaho Falls! For the past couple of years we have gone to Taylor Crossing and watched them on the balcony. What a great view! Also we have a tradition to eat pizza! That is always great! Anything I don't have to cook is always great in my eyes!

This is Jason, Kelsie, Carter, and Ryker (my cousin Kassie's little boy) waiting for the pizza and fire works!

These boys are so silly, we just want them to smile, but NO they have to pose instead!

Carter and Ryker copying Aunt Katie. She wanted them to smile, so they smiled like her!! These two are so funny together!

We had great 4th of July, and can't wait for next year!!!!

Camp Grandpa July 10 & 11!

Last year we had Camp Grandma so this year it was Grandpa's turn. It was held in Palisades, and we were going rafting. Everyone was able to come (besides Bevan who was in China) My family went up on Thursday to help set up camp, and the rest of the gang came up on Friday morning. Here is Justin, Brian, Tommy, Hayden, Jason, and Kelsie waiting to see the rafts come down the river. We sent Brielle and Carter down, and were excited to see how they liked it!!

This was the GIRLS boat! Brielle is in the front in the middle!

This was the BOYS boat. Carter is in the middle holding on to Grandma Donna. This was Carter's second ride. We came camping here in September and Carter took his first ride at 20 months old. After riding in the boats the kids played in the lake, and later that night Grampa Lloyd helped them make their own little bench to sit around the fire on! I wish I could find my other pictures, but I can't so oh well. We can't wait to see what Grandma and Grandpa come up with for next year!