Homecoming

I know i've mentioned this before...but McKaleigh has the best group of friends!  They all swap around for dances and go as friends having a wonderful time.  Here are a few shots of her and Conner.

 During the morning/day these kids go on a "day date".  They all go together for a lunch at the park and then went bowling...where I heard that our graceful daughter fell down hard...That's our girl!

 We searched high and low for a cute/modest dress for this dance and I think we succeeded!  She looked stunning!

 The group of gals

 And everyone

 She is such a beauty, inside and out!

Scouting

Colton has been on quite a few scouting adventures....we have a wonderful troop that he is a part of!  Now that he is getting older, the trips are more physical and demanding.  This past venture was a hike, carrying in his food, gear, etc...He packed everything himself and secured it all tightly.  It was a success!  Here is a pic I managed to take before he was off! And yes, he wore shoes!

Camping at Scofield Reservoir

As most of you know, we are looking into getting a trailer...Momma just can't sleep on the ground and enjoy the ride anymore...(or I think it was ever, but I suffered).  We have found a few great options, but got to thinking, what if we buy one and we hate it!  Kind of silly to buy something you've never tried out, right?  So Brett found a place about 2 hours from home that had a trailer all hooked up and all you had to do was come and stay (kind of like a rustic hotel).  We tried it out and loved it!

This is a picture of the trailer...it was really deluxe inside - and we're glad we did it!

The first day we were up there... it was VERY windy and a little rainy/chilly.  So we stayed inside for a chunk of the day and watch movies and read books.  It was great to be warm and comfy inside!  We all kept saying how miserable we'd have been inside a tent....Spoiled, I know!

 The next days were just barely better.  McKaleigh and I tried kayaking and fishing which was a bust, because the wind blew us all over and the waves were huge.  Alex and dad went mining (i'll explain about that).  The general consensus was that fishing was the best activity.

 A few weeks ago, Alex bought this pick ax at Home Depot, with his own money.  He thought he'd try his hand at mining during our camping trips.  He little mind had planned that he was going to dig up all kinds of treasure.  Here's an accounting of what he found this trip...a few cool rocks, a few old lures, some bones and crap claws.  No gems, but better luck next time?!

 On day two the weather allowed us to kayak around a bit and for Mckaleigh to paddle board (she loves that)

 We did some more fishing...but didn't catch anything...we've got to figure this fishing pole thing out~

 So, over all it was a great experience!  We'd love to go with family and cousins when we get our trailer...and with the onsite rental, there'd be room for all!