Anderson Ranch

I know, I know it has been a long time since I updated. I will try to be better! ;) Anywho, we went this last weekend to Anderson Ranch to camp and boat. We went with Jodi and David Jenson and their kids. David and Jodi rented an R.V. so we would have a place to go to the bathroom, ect. Now you have to understand, neither of us are campers, not even close. In fact, I consider camping Holiday Inn. So, it was quite the experience for us.

We left Thurs around noon. It is a two hour drive if nothing goes wrong! We had walky-talkies so we could keep in touch. We are about 30 mins. into the drive and we get a 911 may day. Now, all the kids are in the R.V. with Jodi and David. Mitch rode with Brady and I and we were having a great, quiet time. They had blown a tire and as it ripped off, it his the muffler so the muffler was hanging. Great! Luckily they could still drive on it, so we drove to Mt. Home and stopped at the wal-mart there to get it fixed. Thank heavens they weren't busy and got us right in. We ate lunch and by the time we were done with lunch, the R.V. was ready. So off again we go. Only to make a few wrong turns and have to turn a huge R.V. and boat around! Now that is fun! We finally got to our camping spot around 4:00. It is soo much fun to put up camp in the heat! We finally got it all set up and it was time to start dinner! Ya know, camping was soo much fun when you were the kid, but now that I'm the mom, I have to do everything! Jodi and I cooked taco salad the first night. It was mighty tasty if I do say so meself! Then the boys took the boat out for a ride at dusk, the lake was beautiful. As they were returning, the mosquito's came out in FULL force! Oh my word, I don't remember mosquito's like that! WOW, I think Jaden has 29 bites. WE went through 6 cans of mosquito repellent in 2 days. Will I ever stop itching???

We also celebrated Nate's 5 birthday and had a spiderman pinda and chocolate cupcakes. The kids got enough candy to last them a year. Crew thought he had died and gone to heaven. Too bad for him the squirels came and ate all his candy in the night! ;) He has 6 cavities, but that is another story.

The next day we boated all day and had a great time. We were the only ones on lake and it was so smooth, I have never skied on water like that before. pure glass. We even got Jodi out on the tube!!! Miracles do happen!! The kids had a great time, we had a great time. All the hard work was worth it. The kids even found a salamander with a blue tail. They named him Anderson. go figure.

Thanks Jensons for renting the R.V. and for the memories of smores, star gazing, playing charades, tubing, laughing, kicking Jodi's bootie in uno, ect.... It was one weekend to remember!

Boating season is finally here!

We are soo glad it is finally warm enough to go boating. The first 2 weeks of June were way too cold to even attempt it. We went out on Sat. our kids were soo excited as was Brady. I am still to big of a whimp to get into the water, it is still pretty cold. Mitch and Jaden jumped in first and then Katelyn had to prove that she was just as brave. I laughed soo hard at her face. When she hit the water she couldn't even scream, let alone catch her breath. That is why I will not get in until it warms up a little more. They loved it though, the water was pretty choppy, so they mostly tubed. Even Crew got out on the tube. Brady's new thing is surfing. He loves it. He is getting really good and almost able to let go of the rope and just surf behind the boat. I will try this sometime, it looks really fun and easy.

Been A "Little" busy!

Ok, I know it's been a while since I posted, but my life has been filled with baseball, preschool graduation, baseball, birthdays, sickness, did I say baseball??? I finally have a few moments to myself to post something. I don't know how you all are soo good at posting all the time. Anywho, life has been very busy here. Katelyn was in baseball for the first time and did soo well. She was the only girl on the team. She was awesome! She was a lot better than most of the boys! She loved it! Mitch is still playing, it is the playoffs, so I'll let you know how he does.

We had Crews preschool graduation and a Mothers day tea and luncheon. I can't believe my baby is growing up so fast. At his graduation, they showed a video of pictures through out the year. Yes I cried! He has changed so much in a year. He wants to be just like his big brothers. We have a problem with him spraying Mitchells body spray on himself. He says he needs to smell good for the ladies. I wonder were he got that idea?? When he sprays it, he sprays so much of it you want to gag, I don't know how he doesn't get sick smelling it. He is so funny with the things he says. He loves the Hulk, power rangers, superman......ect. His favorite thing to do is wrestle with Mitch and Jaden. On Sundays, that is all they do! It can drive a mother crazy!

We have also been fighting the flu here. Mitch stated with it and ended up with an ear infection. Then Kate got it and still has an ear infection. Then I got it and it has taken me two weeks to recover. I had the body aches for 5 days and now am coughing up a lung every night. I am finally starting to feel better, just in time for Brady to get it! It is a nasty bug and like to hang around. The weather here has been cold! It feels like March, not June!!

I hope you are all doing well and enjoying your summer. I am sooo glad school is out! No more getting up early, homework, ect... The boys had a big end of school party on Wedns. I had 13 boys running around, eating me out of house and home, door bell ditching, playing night games, ect. until 11:00. I was pretty wiped out, but the boys had a great time. I am excited to stay up late and sleep in all summer. Our city does Movies every Friday night in the park for free. It is really fun to take your lawn chairs, blankets, popcorn, candy and sit and watch a movie in the dark. I love summer! It always goes by way too fast. I will try you be better at posting more often, have a great weekend!

CREW'S BIRTHDAY!

Crew turned the big #4 on Saturday! I can't believe my baby is four! After the piano recital, we told him he could pick were we were going for lunch. Where did he want to go??? You guessed it, McDonald's! I threw up a little in my mouth, but quickly remembered this was Crews birthday and I needed to be a good sport. So we took him and even let him play in the disgusting play area. After we went and saw Horten hears a Who. Julie and Stewart came over Sunday for cake and ice cream. Crew was so cute, we got him a little motorcycle bike that he just loves. Everything else had to be power ranger toys. I am savoring every minute with him, he is growing up too fast!

Piano Recital

Saturday morning the boys had their piano recital. They both memorized their pieces and did a fantastic job! They have been taking piano for two years and have come so far in that time. I was soo proud of them. We are sad to say that their piano teacher is quiting to spend more time with her family. We have loved her and the boys have learned so much. We are on the look out for a new piano teacher, so if you know of one please let me know.

Going Private!!

I have decided to go private so if you wish to keep viewing my blog, give me your email address and I will set it all up. I don't like people I don't know checking out my blog!! My niece had someone send a virus all through hers, luckily she has a dad who is a computer whiz and helped her out. I know it's a pain, but I think it is worth it!

Spring Break!

We had a whole week off for spring break, so we decided to go to Utah to visit family and friends. We had a great time. The weather was sooo nice when we were there. On Mon. night we had a big dinner and Easter egg hunt at Aunt Bon Bon's. Steve was nice enough to let all the kids have a ride on Dixie. My kids thought they had died and gone to heaven! Thanks Aunt Bon Bon and Uncle Steve for the fun time! Then on Tues. we went to the Zoo. It was so nice, the weather was sunny and warm and we got to see all the baby animals. The kids had such a fun time. Jaden was sooo excited to see the Tiger that he just had to have a tiger stuffed animal. Crew loved the monkeys! go figure! Of course we had to eat at Big H. on the way home. Yummy! It was really fun to see friends I haven't seen in a long time. It's crazy how time goes by soo fast. WE had a GREAT time, thanks mom and dad for letting us eat you out of house and home!