CJ Strike

We do an annual camping trip with my mom and sisters family once a year. The Air Force maintains some cabins on CJ Strike and they have a small marina. We had a nice bed to sleep on and private area for the kids to play. We took some sit on top kayaks and were able to rent some paddle boards and paddle boats to play on. Due to a misfortune the boat was only in working order for a short time.

Go Daddy Go!

Happy 7th Birthday Connor

We have 3 summer birthdays so we have lots to celebrate. We had a nice family party with Connor and then he got to choose one friend to take out for a fun activity. Connor you are a bundle of energy. Your mind never stops thinking and you never lack words. You think every infomerical is the next greatest thing and we should own whatever they are selling. You are kind and giving to others and often buy your friends popcorn or treats if you have extra money. You are a sweet boy and your mom and dad love you very much.

Connor requested an ice cream cake, so DQ did it's best and they did not disappoint. Super heros are everywhere in our house so it seemed appriate that one be on the cake.

The great thing about being the brother is that of course you will eventually be able to play with your brothers birthday presents, so you get just as excited.

40, 40,40,40,40,40

The BIG 40. Rich wasn't too excited about the digits this year. Can't say I will be either when I get to that age, in a LONG time.

You can clearly see my creativity here with the candles, or lack of preparation. He got 4 candles on one side and none on the other.

I hit it good with this funny aging card

He's mine even if he is a "sexy grandpa" (as we used to say in college if he was a bit older than we were)

Andrew missed out on the big party. He would have been a grumpy party crasher so he went to bed.

Summer Outings

With Rich home this summer we did a lot of fun things. One of our fun day outings was to Crouch. We found an awesome spot to play in the river. I love being so close to the mountains.

Say cheese

The perfect spot, the perfect scenery

Going for a stroll (with the sippy cup) and Daddy

Sandcastles!!

Another one of our fun outings was to Grimes Creek. We had fun practicing skipping rocks in the river and having an afternoon picnic. The picnic was truly with ants like in the cartoons.

My goofy boys

Connor has gotten pretty good at taking pictures of Rich and I

The Master Skipper

I didn't think about bringing swimming suits and the boys all got a bit wet practicing skipping rocks

4th of July

Happy 4th of July. We are thankful for all our freedoms and love this country!

Capital Classic

Connor ran in his first race in June. The Capital Classic is a one mile race down main street to the capital building. Connor loved it. Rich ran along the course taking pictures like any good doting father would.

Connor and Blake before the race

GO!!!!

Ahh the finish line. The best part for Connor was being able to get a medal like mom and dad.

Who wouldn't want their picture with Darth Vador and the gang?