Hike

This morning we decided  to go for a hike.  We went to Adam's Canyon.

 Starting out

 Kinslee wanted to walk

 by herself

 taking a break

 These kids were rock stars.  It was there first hike.

 Gretchen wanted to take a picture of me while we were resting, it is kind of scary.

 we made it to the water fall 

 We had a good time hiking even though it was hard at times.  It was fun to get to the destination. 

 Easton wanted to get closer to the falls 

 

we stopped for lunch, then headed back down the mountain to the car.  Easton and Gretchen asked if we could go on hikes every weekend. 

Family Game Night

A few nights ago we had a family game night.  My kids were in heaven, they love games especially if mom and dad play. 

Kinslee got to play with the box. 

Jenga

 

 Candyland 

We also played clue.  My kids thought that was pretty fun, and have asked to play it 2 or 3 times a day since. 

Family Bike Ride

Yesterday Chad got all our bikes all tuned up and we decided to go for a family bike ride.  I am not a huge bike fan, so the fact I was going was a little shocking to Easton and Chad. 

 Gretchen and Kinslee in the bike trailer.  Kinslee was asleep by the time we got home. 

 Gretchen was our photographer

 We went a little over 5 miles.  I actually enjoyed it and we decided to do this more often.  Gretchen wishes she could ride her own bike, who knows maybe by the end of the summer. 

Ward Campout

July 8th was our Ward camp out.  We didn't end up sleeping over but we went up for dinner.  We love our ward and had a good time. 

 Chad playing Kick ball

For a couple weeks before the camp out the Bishopric told the primary that they were going to have a tug-o-war them against the primary.  Easton and Gretchen could not stop talking about it.  They were so excited. 

 waiting to start 

 The Bishop

 The Bishopric and clerks

 Tugging away 



Kinslees First trip to the Pool

Last Friday we went swimming.  It was Kinslee's first time.  She enjoyed it for a little while. 

 Easton and Gretchen loved it and didn't want to leave. 

 I tried to take a picture of Gretchen coming down that slide but she never came and I went and put my camera away without taking her picture. 

Kinslee and I spent most of the time on our towels.  She napped and I got sunburned.  I made sure everyone else put sunscreen on, but didn't apply it to myself. 

Disneyland

After saving for Disneyland for a year we finally went.  I think Easton and Gretchen didn't really believe us until we actually got there.  I love the magic of Disneyland and am glad I got to see my kids faces as they rode rides and saw the different characters. 

Easton and Gretchen both loved going on rides.  When we walked into the park the very first time Gretchen looked up at me and said, "Mom this is amazing!"  Over the three days we were there she told us how amazing it was several times. 

We had an idea before we went to Disneyland but now we know for sure Gretchen doesn't like to talk to people she doesn't know.  Which isn't a bad thing.  Anyway she said she wanted to see the Princesses so we waited in line.  Easton didn't want to because princesses are for girls.  So you can see by looking at the pictures Gretchen wouldn't talk, make eye contact or smile while near the princesses.  I was a little worried that she would be this way when we saw Mickey. 

She loved the characters.  I think partly because they aren't real and they didn't talk to her. 

We had a lot of fun riding the rides, watching the parades, and shows and just being together as a family. 

Go Fish

Last night we played a game of Go Fish. 

Gretchen shows or tells everyone her cards!

Easton loves to tell you he doesn't have the one you asked and then you find out he does. 

I like to get out as soon as possible so that it is easier to help Gretchen!

Chad takes it very seriously!

Sledding

This morning we decided to get all bundled up and go sledding. It was Gretchen's first time and only Easton's second. It was way fun. We do need to invest in another sled or invite people to come with us who have more sleds, or both. Every time Gretchen went down she covered her eyes. I don't think she liked the snow coming in her face.

When I was little my brother Brandon and I would go sledding for hours. I love it. I haven't been sledding since I was at Ricks. I hope to go more often.

4 Wheeler's

We went to Idaho this weekend and we were able to go on a four wheeler ride. Easton and Gretchen love it. I have to admit I really enjoy going on a ride also. Someday maybe we will be able to have our own 4 Wheelers.

When you tell Gretchen to say hi she always waves too.

We had a nice long weekend spending time with family and friends. Sadly these are the only pictures I took. I wish I would have taken some pictures during the BYU game, the kids were sleeping and Chad and I had to cheer very quietly so we wouldn't wake them up.