Camping June 2014!

Last week we spent four wonderful days with our family and friends up north camping!  We went to our favorite spot at Woods Canyon Lake.  We were able to reserve four camping sites all next to each other.  We had so much fun fishing, hiking, biking, playing cards, etc.  We can't wait for next years big trip!!!

Everyone was fishing for crawdads!

Eric was taking in the beautiful scenery!

Wyatt and Connor were using teamwork to catch their crawdads!

Amanda is going to be a senior this year!  She is taller than me...I can't believe it!

Nolan and Brody showing off their big catch!

Theresa and Eric getting ready to go on a hike!

Natalie and Tatum had fun catching crawdads too!

Grandma and Papa getting ready to go fishing on their boat with the first round of kids.

Have fun!!!

Wyatt was so excited to catch this little guy!

Jerry loves to fly fish!  See that big smile?!

We couldn't believe how many elk we saw on this trip!  We've been coming to Woods Canyon Lake for years and we saw more elk sightings this year than any other year.  We saw them in our campsite, in the meadow, getting a drink down by the lake, etc.

Here is a picture of the meadow...gorgeous.

The boys loved exploring the meadow area.  Here's Wyatt posing on this huge rock!

These guys love hanging out together!

We love the Halley's!

Silly faces!

The bike trails along the rim are AMAZING!  We had to take one last bike ride before we left!  Such wonderful memories!

 

Brody's First Communion/Confirmation!

Yesterday Brody received his First Communion and Confirmation!!!  He chose my dad to be his sponsor throughout his full initiation  into the Catholic church!  Here is the testimony that my dad wrote about Brody.
"Brody is a typical young boy who is curious and anxious to know and experience the wonders of the world.
He has been raised in a good Catholic family and has attended Christian Formation classes.  Brody has
been a caring and giving person to his family, friends, and classmates.  He is a good example as a
disciple of Jesus and has practiced it everyday.   He listens to the knowledge and wisdom that his parents
and grandparents teach him and is thankful for their help.
      Receiving the sacrament of confirmation will help him have confidence and courage to give
testimony to his faith.  The Gift of the Holy Spirit will always be with him as he travels down the road
of life.  He'll then enjoy the experience of helping and giving to his fellow man and living in the spirit
of the Lord.  
      Brody is ready to be a full fleged member of the Catholic Church."   Jim Bazzell, Grandfather

My dad and Brody attended classes all last week in preparation of the BIG day.  This "saintly sash" was one of the assignments.  Brody wanted to learn more about St. Patrick.  He shared some interesting facts with his class.

Brody with his Papa who he chose to be his sponsor.  :)

After mass we headed over to my mom and dad's for a BBQ and swimming!

We were so happy that Mimi and Great Gram could join us!

Grandpa Eddie and Debbie came too!!!

Brody with his brother and cousins who have always supported him.

We couldn't be more proud of you Brody!!!  God bless you!  xo

Brody loved participating in the communion!  Yay!

Thanks again to Papa for being such an AMAZING role model for all of us!

It's official!  Congratulations Brody!!!!  We love you!!!

Eric- The Other Mary Poppins!

Last Friday night my nephew Eric performed in a play called "The Other Mary Poppins"!  He was the BEST Bert I've ever seen!  We are all so proud of his hard work!  He nailed his lines and sang his heart out!  I especially loved his dance moves!  This was his last performance at Hi-Star as he is graduating and moving on to a new school.  He's been in 10 different plays while he's been at Hi-Star! We love you Eric!!!  YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's safe to say that Eric had the biggest cheering section!  Anyone who knows him just loves him.  In the picture are former ABA therapists, his horse therapy instructor, his developmental doctor, various coaches, members of our church, friends, and of course his entire family who has encouraged him to be the best he can be!  We can't tell you how proud we are of his MANY accomplishments!  xoxo   

 

Munds Park!

We spent Memorial Day weekend with the Halley Family up north at Munds Park!  The kids loved riding their quads on the OHV trails there!  What a great way to start our summer vacation!!!  

Brody was ready to ride!!!

Nice jump Brody!

Go Brodes!

Wyatt LOVED these jumps!

Look at our scenery...beautiful!

Look at all of that dust!

Jerry even got in on the fun!!!

Brody and Nolan getting ready for another ride!

Jerry closely watched over my little Wy!

Here's the line up of toys from our porch!  WOW!  

 I loved driving the Can Am!  Don't Sandi and I look cute in our masks?!  Fun times!!!  We love you Halley Family!  xo

Wyatt's Last Soccer Game!

Wyatt had so much fun playing soccer this season!  He pretty much knew everyone on the team and he was lucky to have Coach Franz again!!!  What an AMAZING season!

Way to go Sharks!!!  They won their last game!!!

Thank you for a great season Coach Franz!!!

These four boys are all playing summer basketball together! :)

 

Brody's Mother/Son BBQ

Brody and I had so much fun at the Mother/Son BBQ last week! We ate, played games, and danced our booties off!!!  Brody said he had the time of his life!  He's really going to miss his friends at Coyote Hills.  He'll be transferring to my school next year!

I love this boy of mine!  Can't believe he'll be 10 in July!!!

We were ready to get our groove on!

Limbo!

Brody with his buddy Avni!

Brody video recording his buddy while dancing in the conga line! 

Brody even slow danced with me!  WOW!  :)

Brody's Memorial/ Monument Gallery

Last week Brody's class invited parents to see their Memorial/Monument Gallery.  His classmates randomly drew different monuments and memorials to create a model of and write a report about each important piece of history.  Brody and Jerry made a cool White House!  

Here's Brody reading his report to Jerry.  :)

This is Mrs. Wood...the BEST 3rd grade teacher!!!!

Great job Brody!!!!!