Idaho

The day after the 4th, Malacai, Hudson, Gracie, Noah, Ivy and I took a road trip to Idaho. On Friday, we went to Silverwood and Boulder Beach. We had a blast! Gracie was sooo brave. She went on every ride that she was tall enough to go on. Malacai and Noah went on the Corkscrew (roller coaster that goes upside down 2x's in a row) 4 times. Then, Ivy, Noah and Malacai went on the Panic Plunge - ugh! We were there when the doors opened and left when they were turning out the lights! Unfortunately, I didn't take my camera in with me. I figured I wouldn't have extra hands.

The next day my Mom and Frank (step dad) took us to Hayden Lake. The lake is absolutely gorgeous. We went tubing and swimming. Again, Gracie who loves the water, but has yet to put her face under wanted to go tubing! She is my adventurer. I love it, most of the time. :)

Hudson and Noah
Gracie and I Malacai and Noah
Ivy

On the way home we stopped at a friends house, swam for a while and then made the long journey home. Needless to say, I'm tired today. But, life goes on...we had swimming lessons this morning at 8! No, that was not my 1st choice!

4th of July!!!

Fun, fun, fun!! My kids love fireworks. This year we spent the day at Grandma & Grandpa's with friends and family.

Our patriotic baby, sweet little Hunter.
"I am Tarzan!!"
My sweet niece, Ivy, playing with the kids.
The slip-n-slide was a hit with the little ones.
Candy, candy, candy!!!!

Baby Daden and Adam hanging out.

Summertime, and the living is easy...

We have been making the most of summer!

We had my half-siblings with us for a few days. Yes, they do exist. I have a 13 year old half-brother, Myles; and 2 half-sisters, Hannah (11) and Sarah (8). We went hiking one day and swimming at the lake the next. It was a whirlwind having 6 children, plus my nephew, Noah. I have a new respect for large families. I felt like I lived most of the day in the kitchen preparing or cleaning up meals!