Sunday, August 14, 2011

Vacation- Day 3 Sunday

James was thrilled to wear his Sunday bowtie.

All of the boys had matching 4th of July bowties.

Grace, Baby Katelyn, and the other girls had 4th of July hair bows.

Claire was happy to be hanging out with everyone.

Grandpa Butler and Grandma were ready for church.

We wore our party dresses to Tim's house for a BBQ with Grandma Peggy and Grandpa Dave.

We took some family photos.
We drove to Paris, Idaho for the evening activities and played outside with our family.
Rohan, James, Grace, Anton, and Zachery on the front porch.

Edwin helped set up the tents where we spent the evening.
What a Sunday.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

7 Vacation Days- Day 2

Day 2
Drive Across Wyoming
Stop in Hoback for some beautiful pictures, mountains, and a river.



Arrive in Idaho for Dinner a scooter rides with Uncle Daniel 
We were glad to be out of the car and off visiting with family.

7 Days of Vacation-Day 1

Day 1
Drive through Iowa...

Nebraska

And into Wyoming


The best hotel room ever! 
Bunkbeds, Star Wars and a door that closes!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Day Camp Field Trip

We took the kids to the firestation today.  12 kids, four adults, and 3 firefighters.


We had a great time. 
Now it's on to writing thank you cards and baking cookies for our local firefighters.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

This and That

James taught the FHE Lesson on the Good Samaritan.  We had a great night in costume.

A few friends graduated from high school so we gave them pillows and homemade pillowcases.

Then we learned a few more were graduating so we made them pillowcases too.

James has been showing more and more of his personality and is beginning to show interest in specific things.
It was time to make him a pillowcase and he wanted "Bob, lain lain" (aka Thomas the Train).



Then we spent the evening around the campfire pit.



James loves to pose for the camera and his sister are more than happy to take his picture!
Edwin had some time off so we went to the splash pad.
Grace was a bit cold.

James had a good time. 
Annie only sat still long enough for this one photo.

Edwin was a good dad and got wet this time with the kids. 
He instructed me not to wear a swim suit because I would be taking pictures. 

We also went to Nauvoo while Edwin was on vacation.  We had a great time, but no photos this trip.
Once Edwin started back to work I began summer daycare at the house.  With seven kids in the house during the day things are a bit crazy and blogging isn't a top priority.  However, I have the families' permission to post pics of their kids so I'll start that soon I hope.  We've done several things already and I expect  we will continue to have a great summer and do many more creative and fun activities.

Happy Father's Day.