June, July, And August

Andrew is one great dad. He loves these kiddos of ours, and makes sure they know it. I am so blessed to have him in my life.  Father's day weekend, we went on a fun hike around Dierkes Lake. Makayla did the whole 1.6 mile hike on her own. The entire time she assured us that her legs were super strong. I was impressed. ;)

  

Father's Day Dinner- Andrew's fave: Chicken and Broccoli 

Banana Cream Pie for dessert 

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I think Jack liked it too! ;) 

In June Makayla participated in a princess dance camp. She was in heaven.

Our 6th anniversary was spent: on a bike ride. :) It was so much fun! 

27 miles goes by fast when you're trying to keep up with Andrew! ;)

This was our first 4th to spend in Idaho, and it was fun to see the "hot spots" of the area. We started the day off at the Buhl parade. It mostly consisted of large farming machinery and guns. (VERY Idaho) We enjoyed fresh ice cream from the local Cloverleaf Creamery. That evening we spent BBQing with friends, then enjoyed the local firework display at CSI. A perfect celebration of our Country and our freedoms. 

 

 I also got to the be the camp director this summer!!  This is my second time in this position- I must've been a grumpy camper as a young woman and it's time to pay for it! ;) We went to a camp in Oakley, ID. Steve and Vanessa were kind enough to come stay with the kids during the day while Andrew was at work. I had a great time with these sweet girls. A week before camp, I was put into the YW presidency, so I have had lots of time to get to know these awesome girls. 

The kids and I took a trip to Colorado right after girls camp. We love visiting Colorado in the summer! So much to see and do. Dinner on the patio every night, bike rides, hikes, swimming at the neighborhood pool, and hitting all the amazing parks. So much to see and do. We drove to Idaho Falls, where the kids met their great-grandparents. The next day, we flew out of IF straight to Denver. Quite convenient. While there, Makayla got to play with lots of her cousins, as the Moores and Adams live close by, and The Robison clan made the trek from Utah. SO fun. 

Sweet grandpa putting a band aid on Makayla 

wii with Papa 

Yoga with Nana 

A sample of Dad's grilling yummy 

We went to the Museum of Nature and Science in Denver- an amazing place

Helping Papa in his garden 

Day trip to Carter Lake hours of fun

Trails and parks 

Train ride at Loveland Lake

In August we went to Bear Lake with the Adams Family. We stayed at a great big lodge that fit everyone comfortably. We had a blast spending a day a the beach and boating, going a fun hike to a mountain lake, equipped with a rope swing that the braver family members took advantage of ;). We played Adams Family Feud, hours of games, and enjoyed great food! Family Reunions are the best! 

The Storeys paid us a quick visit in August as well. Ross participated in the Spudman in Burley. They came here afterwards- so fun to have some cousins visit. 

The rest of August was long and hot and was mostly spent outside. 

Photo cred: Makayla ;)