Ward Camp Out!

This past weekend we had our first annual ward camp out! We chose Hot Springs Campground as the place to spend the weekend. We had about 50 people show up which was a pretty good turn out. Here are a few pictures of the weekend.

The first thing Madison just had to do was collect "nature!" This meant
wild flowers, pine cones, and sticks!

The Ratnayake's were 2nd to arrive. So we sat around for
a while and waited for people to come.

Here's Brian collecting firewood. He had to climb the hill
and drag this back down with a rope.

Rob enjoyed roasting marshmallows!

Fun around the fire. We had thunder storms about this time
but they passed pretty quick!

I don't even know how many Madison managed to eat. She liked the
roasting part but wouldn't eat the roasted ones. This one was stuck!

Our friends the Sorenson's are HUGE Boise State fans. Brian went to school there
and grew up in the area. So Travis put his UO hat on Alison! We all got a pretty good laugh!

All in all it was a fun trip. We came home tired, dirty and smelt of tent and campfire! I think we will do this again!

Friends + Park = Fun!

Today a dear friend of mine came to town to visit! We haven't seen each other in about 5 years. She had only met Madison never Zachary and I hadn't ever seen her kids in person! Jill is such a wonderful and supportive friend. She now lives in Nevada and we both wish we lived closer so the boys could be friends. She is such a great example to me, a life long friend and a Sister in the Gospel!

We took the kids to the park for lunch or a "pickmick" as Kenneth called it! They had a good time. Zachary and Kenneth played well together, but they wouldn't stand still long enough for a picture! So here is what we got!

Our attempt to get a picture of the boys together!!

Audrey (1 1/2yrs) loved the slide!

Kenneth (4yrs) just a few months older than Zach. They
shared a common love of Baseball and Firetrucks!

Thanks again Jill for coming for a short visit! I love you and have a safe trip through Oregon!

What are you doing Jan 2011??

Well, we are adding to our family!!! I am due Jan 16th 2011! The kids are super excited! Today Zachary told me that my baby was getting taller! Madison and Zachary both want a baby girl, and we really don't care! I have a feeling it's a boy but we will keep you posted.

The name war has already started! As usual Travis and I don't agree on girls names and we have come to almost even ground on one boy name. He likes Gordon! Not a joke! I however will not stand for it! We are only having one which was a relief! I have gotten over the morning/noon/night sickness so that has been a real blessing!


My mom and Grandma came for the week. I had made the kids Big Brother, Big Sister t-shirts wo wear to the airport. They didn't even notice them at first and I had to make sure my mom actually read the shirt! So here is a video of them as they were figuring it out!

The kids waiting for Nana and Grandma to come!

Short and Sassy!

Today was a big day for Madison! She made her first trip to the Salon! It was an early morning. Her appointment was at 9am that meant we had to leave no later than 8:35am. If any of you know Madison she is not a morning person.

She was a little apprehensive about getting her hair washed. She didn't like having to lay back and kept saying, " I think I am done with this and I want to sit up." And while doing the nervous laugh!

This was the before shot. Notice the sleepy face and messy hair!

This is the after!! It was still a little wet bet it turned out great! Veronique did
a great job.

The back/side! She looks soooo grown up! I can't believe she will be 6!

What a Saturday!

This past Saturday was filled with fun! We went to the wedding of Alvin and Arlene. Good family friends whom Travis has know since he was 12! Sister Lines passed away a year ago from cancer and we have missed "Grammie" Shirley a lot. Well "Papa" Alvin met a very nice lady named Arlene and on Saturday they were married. It was a very nice ceremony. Also a good time to visit with almost all the Lines kids! So here is the happy couple and of course our goofball children!

On the way home we happened to drive by Krispy Kreme and the light was on. So I totally convinced Travis to pull over! The kids had never been there before and I thought they would enjoy a hot fresh doughnut!!!

Our little Graduate!

Today was kindergarten graduation. If any of you know Madison she could have graduated before she even started kindergarten! We are so proud of her and the year she has had! We were blessed with great teachers and a great school. Here were the events of the morning.

Waiting for the program to start!

Madison got to participate in one of the 11 songs!

It's official! They recieved actual diplomas in a plastic cover!!

Madison and Mrs. Lohse. She was such a great teacher and perfect fit for Madison.

This is Mrs. Beardsley who is the full time aid in Madison's class, also a great lady!

Here is a short video of Madison recieveing her diploma from Mrs. Lohse!!

"Help me, I'm stuck"

Well I have been posting a lot of pictures of Madison lately and felt guilty that Zachary has been left out of the blog.

So today was a very nice and warm day, about 75+. Zachary asked if he could go and run in the sprinklers, I told him it was okay and he went out side. About 10 minutes later I hear him crying and yelling "help me I'm stuck!" Total meltdown, tears, screaming, frozen in place and says if he moves it will break his legs! To my total surprise, he is "stuck" in the middle of the back yard in the middle of the sprinkler cycle!!! I was laughing so hard! At the same time he is crying the sprinkler is coming back and forth and spraying water in his face! He didn't want to run to me so I told him he had to wait for the sprinklers to stop! He was out there for about 5-7 mins screaming and crying with me trying not to laugh too hard!

They finally stopped and he ran to me laughing! He changed, got warm and had a snack and was totally fine!!!

This is my favorite one!!

Here is another one of Zachary pretending to be Ryleigh. We came home from Winco and I took Ryleigh our of her seat and I turn around and Zach has climbed right in! I can't believe he rode in this same seat 4 years ago! This kid is huge! At his last check up he was 43 lbs, and 42 in tall!! He will be 4 in July! I sure love me little buddy! Hope you all enjoyed a day of Zach!