Making Memories

Going camping is a fond childhood memory of mine. That was all we did on our vacations. It was family togetherness at it's best.
When Kevin said he wanted to have one last camping trip of the year my first thought was "Ohhh" and "Are you sure? We are going to freeze". Plus, it's not the easiest thing to take six kids camping. It's a real headache! Then I remembered how excited I got when my family went camping. I always looked forward to it. Sure kids don't realize how much work it is but it's the memories that count! I know these times we are together as a family will be times they remember. Hopefully they look on them fondly. Especially since this was the first camping trip with the dog!

Goodbye

Today we moved Jonathan out of his crib and into a toddler bed. A family in our ward needed one and Kevin offered ours. He went to bed like a charm for his nap and tonight he didn't try to get out once. A part of me is excited to move on but a part of me is sad to see it go. I know that it won't take long before he realizes that it's easy for him to crawl out of the toddler bed. I guess I wanted to hold onto the baby stage as long as I could with him but alas all babies grow up. So....goodbye crib.

I had Lasik done on Thursday and it was amazing. I am amazed at  how quick and painless it was. I also have to admit how much I enjoyed the Valium he he. So goodbye contacts and glasses....you on the other hand will not be missed.

We did it!

We finally finished reading the Book of Mormon as a family. It's taken us awhile.....like 3 years. Some mornings we were only able to get a few verses in. As a reward we decided as a family to go to Boondocks. It was lots of fun and a good memory for the kids. 

The kids are already planning where we will go when we finish it a second time. 

Andrew got his Bear finished and was awarded his patch and arrows at the pack meeting in August. 

Also this last week BriLynn did a mini clinic with the High school's dance team. They danced at halftime during the football game, she was so cute.

I tried to upload the video but it wouldn't work but here is a picture of here in her Hi Lo shirt.