Proud of our new Eagle Scout

We're so proud of our Grandson Chandler

and his great accomplishment of becoming

an Eagle Scout.  He's just an amazing

young man. He's handsome, talented,

smart, friendly, energetic, hard-working,

dedicated, and always has a hug

for everyone! 

He was one of 10 boys that received

their Eagle Scout Awards at

a very special Court of Honor

where Elder Russell M. Nelson spoke

      Julie was in charge of the amazing refreshments

Very proud parents!



The day I'm posting this is also

Chandler's Birthday.

So a great big

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to Chandler!

We love you soooo much

and are so proud of you!

Fun Times with the Tweens!

Oh to be young again and full of so much energy!

In March Berkley wanted to take some friends up

to our cabin for her birthday, but I talked her

into waiting til summer when there's so much

more to do. 

She invited Meg, Rachael, and Hannah!

They had 3 days of nonstop fun and activities.

Even the hammock turned into an

adventure where they took turns

swinging each other!

Gathered around the table for lots of

game playing and eating!



If you were to ask them, I'm sure they'd say boating, tubing
and playing on the beach were their favorite activities.
These girls sure know how to have fun together!





Guess they hadn't had enough sun so they
rode in the back of the truck. They were
finally worn out which was very unusual!





Berkley and Hannah were our florists.
 They gathered up beautiful wild flowers
 and made these bouquets
which we enjoyed for days!





The day we arrived was Ron's birthday.
The girls helped me make him a cake
and we sang Happy Birthday to him.
Ron's sister Kim gave him this beautiful
set of copper pans for our cabin. After
much deliberating, we decided to display
them in this cupboard. Thanks Kim -
they add a nice touch to our cabin!





The girls enjoyed a couple of hours
going to the pool and hot tub - guess
they weren't water logged yet!





We love it when there's a full moon because
the reflection on the water is so breathtaking.

  



The moon just coming up over the mountain





Another thing we love is seeing moose
as long as they're far away.
 Because there is so much snow melt,
 we hadn't seen any yet,
 so we were surprised to see this one
across the ravine.
 Glad the girls got to see a moose in the wild.




The trip wouldn't be complete without a good
old-fashioned wienie roast complete with s'mores!





The only time they were quiet!





Best Buds!
Rachael, Berkley, Hannah, and Meg

 

Their 2nd favorite activity was 4-wheeling

but unfortunately I forgot to take any pictures.

 We rode around every day when we

got back from the lake and

it was a great way to cool off.

What a fun trip and what a fun bunch of girls.

I didn't hear one argument and they

were talking, singing, giggling, and constantly

figuring out the best ways they could
to entertain themselves!

I'm sure this will become a tradition for

Berkley just as it has been

the past five years for Chandler

and his buddies!

 So we better start resting now

 for next year! 

Happy 4th of July - 2011

Can't think of a better way to celebrate the

Fourth of July

than being with family at our cabin.

I think everyone can agree it was a perfect weekend

with perfect weather, fun activities, yummy food,

and great company!

Did plenty of 4-wheeling!

The boys decided they needed to wear their

helmets playing horseshoes in case they

hit each other! So cute!

Tubing was probably everyone's favorite activity!

Everyone had fun just swimming around in the water.

They all took turns jumping off the back of the boat.



Chelsey getting ready to ski.  After she skiied,

 she stayed in the water and helped Mason try to ski.

He almost made it up but didn't want to

try anymore. Maybe next year!

                                                                                 
                                                     Relaxin' on the boat

                                                                     Little sleep time!

                                                                     Enjoyin' the view


                                                                                                                           

                                                                   

                                             For two nights we built a bonfire and roasted
                                                        hot dogs and s'mores.  Yummy!

                                                  

                                                               

                                            Due to the high water, there are hardly any
                                beaches left, so the north beach was packed
                                                             with people.
                                              We set up our shade cabana and
                                          let the kids play in the sand and water.

              There's a new speedway track in Garden City, so

              on our way out the boys had fun racing their cars.

            Asher was in heaven and they let them race for about

            10 minutes. Asher likes to pretend he's a race car so

              this time, he didn't have to pretend!



What a fun-filled holiday weekend. I think everyone

hated it to end. Between 4-wheeling, boating, playing

on the beach, having horseshoe tournaments, golfing,

eating, and playing tons of cards, there was plenty

for everyone to do. 

Asher sat by Mason on the way home and entertained

him all the way to his house. He said the funniest

things and had Mason cracking up all the way home.

We watched fireworks at Julie's and headed home

for a well deserved rest!

Thanks to everyone for being so cooperative and

helpful and making this an enjoyable trip for everyone!!!