Just Horsin' Around

Field trip

We visited the Blackfoot Fire Department this week to learn about fire safety.  The boys had a great time and learned much more than I could have ever taught out of a book!  So fun!

Ryders first fish

Try as I may, try as I might....I could stinkin' try all night! But I would still not catch a fish!  Which comes as a shock to me because growing up, fishing was kinda a big deal.  In fact it still is with my brother.  You know that thing everyone has/does that they love? You know the thing that if you have an hour or two to spare, THAT is the thing you do?  Well that is fishing for my brother Joe and thankfully he was able to make a trip to Idaho this year and took my sweet boys fishing and this was the result....(After like 20 minutes. Amazing.)

After our hour or so of fishing, we (Joe) had enough to feed everyone and we had grilled Citrus/Cilantro marinated Rainbow Trout for dinner. Perfect.

Swim Camp 2011

Ryder

Ridge

Maddi

Ridge & Maddi

Ridge with his class & instructor

Maddi, Ridge & Benton

We love going to Swim Camp at Green Canyon Hot Springs in Newdale, ID. They have a fantastic swim lesson program and the boys love going every year! This was the first year that Ridge was able to participate. He was extremely tired by the end of the week (2-1 hour lessons per day for 5 days in a row, and swimming in our free time too!) but he said he would do it again! We went with our awesome neighbors/friends Brandi, Maddi & baby Dually and met some new friends as well!

Vaca to LA!!!

We took our first family vacation ever this summer to Los Angeles! It was an awesome experience for all. We rented a house right on the beach! Our family picture above was taken on the back porch...see the ocean!! Lots of beach volleyball, relaxing and hanging out with much missed extended family! On our way home, we made a brief jaunt down to Tucson to see Grandma Angie and pick up our new (old & much used but new to us!) 5-horse Gooseneck trailer. Thanks to Grandma Angie doing the leg work for us, we were able to get the right trailer at the right price! Love ya mom :)

Jensen's Grove in July

We have this wonderful little place in Blackfoot to go swimming, biking, fishing, or play on the "beach"! During the hottest part of our summer, we were probably here at least twice a week! On this particular day we invited our good friends The Adams' family.

Noah and his floaty

Emyrie & Ry

Ridge & Darby

Ryder & his sand corral :)

Ridge & Darby posing

Almost back from my unplanned blogging hiatus...

I know, I know, I know....I have been such a slacker. It wasn't intentional. 1 month went by, then 2 and before I knew it 4 months have passed! I'm sorry. Please forgive me? I promise as soon as I find my camera cord thingy that enables me to upload pictures I will get ya'll up to date okay?!

Look for a post no later than Monday........I hope.