Hiking Mount Ascension

For those of you who know that I haven't been to the gym in about 9 months or more- you'd be proud of me. My friend Brenda has taken me on a few hikes up Mount Ascension. I thought maybe she would kill me- but I've done pretty good. Leann joined us this last time. Way to go, girl!!! ;) She'll "probably" come again with us. {Personally joke because sometimes I'm not sure she knows any other words except- "probably" LOL Luv ya, girlie!}

Here's us at the top:

Here's a Pano of the higher peak we went to last time. Gorgeous!!!

Let the 2016-17 School Year Begin

Kids are back at school!!!

Man! They are some good-lookin' kids!

I didn't get teacher/kid pictures this year. Slacker me! But I did get one of Victoria and Sofie after school.

I drove Liberty in for her 1st day of Seminary. Early, people! Ouch! But sure cute friends!

Back to School Open House

We took the girls to MCS Open House tonight to drop off all their school stuff in their desk in their new classrooms.
We giggled when we saw this sign over Glory's classroom. We are so excited to have Mrs. Sharbono back!!

Here's a closeup:

We found out that Victoria's teacher, Mrs. K-C won't be there the whole 1st week. Her mother died last week. So sad!
We did drop off her stuff and check out the Johnny Depp wall in her classroom. LOL ;)

Justice was at Football Practice so we just had him come find his locker when he was done. 

Can't believe school starts tomorrow!!!!! So sad for the end of Summer days!

Summer Playdates 2016

Just a few (Ha!), fun pictures from playdates or activities we did this Summer:

Having Hunter over while his Moms at the hospital:

Having the Smith kids over while their parents are starting a new business:

And one time we watched their baby while they had a little get-a-way. My kids adored that baby!!!

Oh- and one time they all came with their cousin for a little bit. We ate lunch & made cotton candy!

Face painting and hanging with the neighbors:

We had one of Glory's cute boys in her class as well as his sister over while their parents went out of town to buy a car (my girls were out of town so they just hang out with me for the day!)

The Anderson kids came and hung out one day when their mom was 

out of the country on a humanitarian trip. How awesome is she!!!? 

They made anklets, did karate, had some Piano lessons and played croquet. Cute kids!

Rebecca and GLory beg all the time. So glad we were able to finally have her over! They did some "makeup".

Aspynn came over for a Craft-a-ganza!! LOL

Elizabeth came and made cookies one time.

What fun friends we have!

Trek Family Pie Night

We planned on last Trek Reunion (get together with the kids we were Ma & Pa to on Trek last Summer) before some of them move away to College and Missions. This time we decided to let them invite all their real family and do a Pie Night. I printed off tons of pictures of our Trek Family and used them as decorations for the evening. It was fun for everyone to look back at our Memories. Plus I let them take any home they wanted afterwards. ;)

We had quite a few families come. It was so fun to really get to hang out with their families a bit. We had perfect weather and loved sharing our yard with them. Everyone brought a pie to share so we enjoyed some yumminess as well.

We got a Trek Family Photo for which will probably be our last time ;( Plus our adopted daughter Ruby Jane.

Here's the Chaos and Photo Bombers as we got situated:

 Here's our cute Trek Fam that could make it. Super Saints Assemble!

Front row (L to R): Emma Bob, Bo, Ma Jo & Pa Bob

Back Row (L to R): Big T, Ruby Jane, Jenny Sue, Bubba Bob, Big Freakin' Dill

And finally here's us showing our Super Saints Swag. Too funny! Love these kids!!!

Block Party Ice Cream Social

We really adore the people on our street and wish we could get us together more. So finally we made a plan. We decided to throw an Ice Cream Social. The Weavers said they would host and provide the ice cream along with yard games. I made up some invites which my girls went and delivered in the rain last week. LOL 

Most of our neighborhood showed up this evening. We were excited to get to know them and let them all meet each other. One family just moved in a month ago. The other are still building. We only had 2 that couldn't make it but let us know why and wish they could be there. How fun is it to have such an awesome street to live on.  

Shopping Cats

This is what Liberty & Kandra looked like when they went on their shopping spree today. Good-lookin' cats going shopping? LOL

Chubby Bunny

I have no idea where the kids learned this game but they have been into playing Chubby Bunny lately. It consists of everyone shoving marshmallows into their mouths until they gag. Gross but so funny! The one with the most marshmellows in their mouth- wins! They were all laughing so hard. It was hilarious!

Pretty sure Dad won. I video-ed them because their laughter was so funny. Right after this- Brett pretty much threw up in the garbage can. These people are so weird!!!! LOL

Float Trip: Repeated

When we won the Float Trip from the Scout Auction, it was supposedly from the Staleys and the Tubbs families. It turned out that neither could go at the same time so we got super lucky and they both took us separately! ;)
The Staleys back in July (see here)
And the Tubbs today--
The Tubbs also invited their sister-in-law, the Bywaters and the Hansens. It was quite the Float Party!!! We had a fabulous time!
Here's everyone getting kayaks ready:

Everyone on the River:

Here's all our friends on the float:

They made another stop for crawfish:

And rock Climbing:

There were races:

And Bumper Boats:

And waterfights:

And treat sharing: (We learned this from the Staleys)

What a fun day with some fun people!

Helena's Farmers Market

We've never been before so we decided to take the girls down to the Farmer's Market this morning. It was so cool! We got apples, pears, headbands, Christmas Ornaments, Mexican Street Corn, Huckleberries (Yum!), Kettlecorn and corn to take home. There were musicians and vendors and food. What a fun time!

www.helenafarmersmarket.com

Prayer Group Picnic

My darling Prayer Group had a Picnic in the park so we could meet each others families. It was fun to have most of all of their families there. (A lot of the dads & teenagers couldn't make it) We ate and visited and all the kids played. What an amazing group of people to know!

Fife Game Night

For the Scout Auction- we won a game night with the Fife Family (the other Fifes ;). They ahd us over for some amazing dinner. Thanks Steve! ;) And we played games. They are Game Masters! We loved it even more because for some reason-  Liberty & I rocked it tonight!!! Kris was a Loser Peon most of the night! LOL {Which is hilarious because Steve & Kris almost always win.} I had to get a picture of the two of them at the bottom of the totem pole. Love it!!!!

Liberty's Lake Party

 Liberty planned an end of the Summer Lake Party today. She invited a lot of people. A few of her girlfriends were able to come. They took kayaks and boogie boards and treats. I think they had a good time! Goodbye Summer water days!

Just Tapped- Fife Date Night

The Fifes treated us to dinner for helping them with their move a couple months ago. It was so fun!!! They took us to Just Tapped. They only do about 4 dinners a month. It's a presentation and you get to eat all the food she makes. Plus they send home the recipes. Tonight was Huckleberry Night. AMAZING! Thanks guys! We sure love you!

http://justtappedmt.com/

Decision America Prayer Ralley

All our Prayer group ladies decided to go to the Capital this morning to participate in the Prayer Rally with Franklin Graham. It was a way neat experience to be surrounded by other Christians on the steps of the Capitol praying for our Country. Brett was able to take a minute to join us. Heaven knows we could use a little extra help these days.

https://decisionamericatour.com/