Cub Scouts

Conner went to Scout Camp. He loved it. He loved the trading post- he loved it so much that he spent all of his birthday money on toys, $23 dollars worth of toys! I had no idea that he took his money. Hopefully he won't regret his decision.

The highlights: race water, archery, sling shooting, tent holding, mask making and being with friends.

Family Favorite Photos

Jeff and Jess

Today the Christiansen's came with us. Jeff got right up on the wakeboard and "killed it" He is good. Jess was awesome! She got up on her first try. Grace also skiied. She got up her first time. She was so brave to try something new. Kyle is a good ski instructor.

At the Lake with the Bairds

Today the Bairds came with us to the lake. We weren't sure how Mike would do on the wakeboard but whatever happens all he needs is some icyhot. The girls loved making sculptures with the clay they found under the dock. Andrew came with us and the boys loved going on adventures. They swam across the lake to see what was on the other side. They played with clay, found baby birds and teased mom. One funny thing that Elizabeth said about her dad: After Mike took a spill from trying to slolam, Liz said., " See, my dad just fell- that's how good he is!"

The Big 8

Conner is now 8. He turned 8 this week and it was such a special day for him. He is so excited to be a scout and get baptized. He had a birthday party at his grandma's pool and the boys (14 boys) had a blast. They really enjoyed catching the football from the diving board. Conner is so lucky to have such great friends. We also got together with family to celebrate his big day. He loves his new scooter and suit.

4th of July. We spent the day at the lake with friends. All the kids tried to waterski. The boys, of course, had to compete and see who could stay up the longest. Landon and Conner need to do a rematch. Later that night we watched fireworks at the neighbors. Great Day!!!

Generations of Friends

This photo was taken 4 years ago- Conner, Jackson and Tanner. Here is a photo of Max and Jackson's little brother Cole.

With the Bowens

What a beautiful place. We spent the night with friends, the Bowens. We did lots of skiing and wakeboarding and smores by the fire. Kyle played the guitar- but we had a hard time finding a song we all knew. For some reason the Bowen's didn't know Kyle's favorite song, "every girl smells like poo" ( a high school favorite). Cute family

Lilly's Tumbling performance

I am truly amazed at how much Lilly learned this year in tumbling. She can do perfect cartwheels and back walk overs. It only took her 5 months- which I think is pretty good. GO LILLY!