Ward Campout

Its time for the ward campout again and I was determined to go this year.

Alex had to take time off of work for his radiation treatment so I knew if we were going I was going to have to do it on my own. The kids have never been camping before and were very much looking forward to it.

I'm bummed because somewhere between driving home from the camp ground and home I lost my camera so I have no pictures to share. They were just a bunch a pictures of dirty kids and pine trees that I miss so much.

I followed the Spencer family up the the camp ground a day early and got camp all set up. It was so peaceful and quiet. the camp ground was empty so it was nice to let the kids run around, scream and holler without worrying they were disturbing anyone. A little up the mountain side the kids found a little fort and spent a lot of time playing up there.

The next day the rest of the ward showed up, the kids played card games, ran around & roasted marshmallows. We really enjoyed ourselves and hope to do it again next year.

First Day of School (WOO HOO!!!!)

Schools back in session and I can hardly contain my excitement!.......Don't get me wrong or anything, I LOVE having my girls around but I also enjoy the peace and quiet in the home while they are gone. I almost don't know what to do with half my kiddos gone. I'm sure the boys and I will adjust real soon.

Here's the girls all ready for their first day back at school.Almost to the school.

Here's Hailey standing in front of her class. She couldn't wait to start kindergarten. She was most excited that she was going to eat lunch at school. The most simplest things seem to please her. What a cutie.
We ended up leaving Olivia crying in her class line. She was less than thrilled to be starting 2nd grade. She is defiantly a creature of habit and didn't want to start a new school year with a new teacher and new class mates. But I do have to say its been a week and she is adjusting well. At least I don't leave her crying in line anymore.