Monday, September 29, 2008

Ward Campout

When we arrived at the campout there was another ward there and our porta-john was in their camping area, so Josh, Steve and a guy from the other ward moved it to our site. Josh was overseeing the move and he took his job seriously!!!
There was this old stump that Kayla climbed on and I had to take a picture! I think it turned out so adorable.
Matty climbed on the same stump for a picture. On the way down she got stuck and said "mom hurry and take a picture". I thought it was hilarious that she saw the humor and wanted a picture of it!
Michelle took a picture of Josh and me and I thought it looked pretty good especially for a camping picture (you know with the hair tied up and makeup worn off)
It was chilly at night so Josh and the girls snuggled up around the fire and made s'mores. I'm not sure what had more chocolate the girls tummies or their faces.
Kayla and Kyra had so much fun together on the campout! Their favorite things to do were play in the rocks and play with Bella.
These two are so cute together. There is only an 18 month age difference between these two. Matty looks so much older than Tatum (and bigger too)!
Gavin and Collin had so much fun together playing on a rope swing they found. It was over what looked like an old stream that had dried up. They kept busy for hours on it!
Cody and Connor just hung out and played guitar while we were there. There may have been a game of capture the flag at night when all of the girls from the ward got there.


This log was the perfect for a pic of all of the kids. In order from the top we have Gavin, Collin, Kayla, Kyra, Matty (and Bella), and Tatum.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Welcome Home Baby Bella!!!


As you can see Josh finally said yes (or atleast he didn't say NO) to me getting a dog and I found baby Bella. She is a precious little Morkie (Maltese and Yorkie). Last night was her first night away from her mommy and she did fantastic. She is going to the bathroom outside already, and hasn't had any accidents...yet!
We didn't tell the kids that we were getting her (who am I kidding Josh didn't even know until I called to tell him her name). I waited for Josh to come home so we could suprise the kids together. It was so fun to see there faces, it was like Christmas morning for them. They all wanted to hold her and love on her. She is so sweet and patient that she let them.
She will be WELL loved between all the kids and me (I think Josh too)!