Summer is Here!

So here are a few pictures I finally had a chance top upload. The bottoms ones are of Kamden and her friends at the final performance for tap/ballet for the school year.

The next picture is of Cole in his cub scout t-shirt and tool box from scout camp last week. The next picture is of the kids and Ryan in the pool. Last weekend it was maybe in the 80's by mid-week it was high 90's now this weekend back to the 70's. Anyway that is a picture of them finally enjoying the pool this summer. I think they have been in the pool one maybe two other times so far this year. The the last two are of Cole with his three fish and then of he and Ryan eating them.

Cole has had a busy week. He has been doing awesome getting all of his chores done and homework done. He had golf lessons and got to play on Tuesday and Thursday this last week. He love to go and play. Cole and Kamden both had soccer practice this week. Cole seems to be a little to big for the kids he is playing with. We will see how things go.

Friday Ryan and the two boys went up to father sons. They left early on Friday afternoon. When they got there they set up camp and climb a big hill. Carter had a nice ride on Ryan's shoulders the whole way. Then they headed back for dinner and the fireside. They stayed up visiting around the camp fire until midnight. Ryan said Carter fell asleep on him around 11pm. They got up around 6am and had breakfast and cleaned up and head out to fish. Cole caught 3 fish. Ryan had one but just as he pulled it in is swam away with his hook. They only fished about an hour or so and Cole caught 3. The first one he freak out a little. But by the third one he killed it himself. Carter freaked out each time he didn't like the fish flipping all over the place.

Kamden and I went with Melanie to see Surf's Up! It started out a little slow it was good. I think Cole will enjoy it more than Kamden. She says she liked it. Then we headed over to Cousins for dinner. Kamden fell asleep on my lap. It was only 5pm. I guess I should have given her a nap. So I went home and put her down for a nap. She sleep until 8. So I got my lesson for Sunday all finished but then Kamden was up until 11pm. Talking my ear off! She had a good day I think. Then we got up and did chores and checked out mom and dads and went to look for a bed for Kamden. We need to get her a bed she doesn't have one.

We then got a call from Ryan's best friend from high school Rusty Treseder. He and his new wife came over about 6 and left around 9pm. It was a nice visit and kids were so good and we had homemade ice cream. His friend had come up to Portland for a wedding and thought he would show his new wife where he had grown up.

We are looking forward to this week the free movies start this week. Just in time for mom and dad to come home. So mom and come to the movies with us.

I got to Kendall this week before she left for her trip. Carter told her he loved her so then we got to hear from Jillian. She wanted Carter to say it to her too. So of course he preformed and told her he loved her. I love this age when they learn new things all the time.

Scout Camp!

Well, one week gone of summer vacation. Monday start out great. I made chore charts for the kids and homework charts. They can't play until 2 every day unless there chores and homework are done. I am hoping it cuts down on the complaining. I have also started back with the jars we fill with marshmallows. For every chore or job done they earn so many marshmallows and then when there jar is full they get to pick out a toy. So Monday they got right up and went to work. Tuesday I forgot Cole had Scout camp Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. So he had to be at the church by 7am. Kamden got right up and went to work on her chart and Cole did pretty well with coming home at 4pm and doing his chores on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Cole and Kamden are playing summer soccer. Kamden has practices Monday night and games Wednesday nights. Then Cole has practice on Tuesday and games on Thursday. Kamden's practice started this last week. So we all set out to go to practice and we drove and drove and drove around for an hour. We never did find the practice. I know you are saying well Pasco isn't that big how hard is it to find. Well the coach told me it was on 40 and Sylvester. Anyway we called him after practice and Ryan now has better directions. So hopefully on Monday she will get to practice. Cole should start this week also but we haven't heard from his coach.

Thursday I got to go with Cole to Scout Camp. Wow is was really cool. They went all out for these kids. Their theme was cubstruction. They made up trading cards for the kids that had machinery and tools on them. They got one when they were done with each station. They also gave them pockets to protect them. They also made tool boxes and at each station received a tool. They made dog house for an adopt a pet agents. Each station was a lot of fun too. Cole wanted to go again this week.

Friday Cole was a little bummed it was back to chores and homework but they did great. So one week down we will see how it goes as summer goes on. Cole has golf on Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:30 -11:30. And on Wednesdays we are doing the free movies. So I am hoping he will be able to keep up the chores and homework.

Saturday we went and had our family pictures taken in our Flag Shirts. It went really well. We didn't go to Penny's this time. Boy that is turning in to a nightmare and Ryan is so upset by the time we leave there. We did picture people. We also had Carter's 2 year picture taken. A lot late and of course the last time we had his pictures taken was his 1 year b-day. I am so bad about getting in. Dennis and Melanie took us to see the Fantastic 4 last night. It was really good. I think I might like it better than the first?

I am excited we have Cole all signed up for his classes over in Kennewick for MCP (Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership). He is signed up for wood burning, guitar, swimming lessons, rock climbing, a musical, Karate and a science and history class. The rest Math, Language Arts (English, spelling, writing, reading), computer skills, typing, cursive we will do at home.

I hope everyone else is enjoying their summer so far.

I've been tagged!

O.k. may sister Bailey tagged me. Just in case like me you don't know what that means I will tell you. I guess it means I will let you know 8 things about me or things I like. My sister Baily did such a nice job I am not sure I want to attempt this. But I will give it a try.

These are in no favorite order!

1. Family - I have looked forward to having a family since I was little. And now I have three beautiful children. Who teach me all sorts or things. Mainly patients! I love spending time with them and doing things with them. I guess that is why I am going to give home schooling a try this next year with Cole and a little with Kamden. I can't not talk about my family and how much I love them with out mentioning Ryan. I love him he helps me to smile everyday and find life a little more funny not so serious.

2. I love my calling, well, I love the part of my calling that helps me to take the time to study the scriptures and the topic that I have to teach that month. Without this calling I don't know if I would do that. I love the opportunity it has given me to grow closer to my Savior and to understand the gospel better.

3. Summer Vacation - Oh, I am so happy summer vacation is here. I love having the kids home and doing all sorts of fun things with them. I also love the fact that there is less running around for activities in the summer.

4. Boating - This is a new thing that I love. Well I loved it as a kid but I love it again. I love that we are able to spend time as a family and extend family. I love the heat and spend time out side and with family so this is a great way to do all three. I love all the memories we have already made together and will make together.

5. Cleaning - I do love to clean I love how the house feels once it is clean the sheets or anything else I clean. I think I get this from my mom.

6. Yard Work - I too like Bailey love to do yard work. I love to mow the lawn and keep the yard looking nice. We were just talking in Relief Society about how parents make you weed the garden and how you hate it but that when you grow up how much we love garden or do yard work.

7. Vacationing - I love to go anywhere with my family. We love to go with Ryan in the summer to where every his work takes him. The kids and I go on little adventures until Ryan comes back to the motel at night. The kids always ask me when we are going to a motel again. I think this is there favorite thing to do it you ask them too.

8. Extended Family - I love the opportunity to get together and spend time visiting and making memories together. I am so excited for that next opportunity in July.

Well there it is so now I am tagging Mom and Dad.

It has been a good week. I am done babysitting. The kids are out of school. Cole got twice braces put on his front two teeth. He is so excited he thinks it makes him look like a teenager. Kamden had her last two performances for the year. One on Friday and one on Saturday. The one on Friday didn't start until 7 and got over at 9:40 so Kamden wasn't in bed until 11 pm. and so as you can guess she was up at 6:30 and no nap so she was a bear for her Saturday performance. Mom said she couldn't tell thank goodness.

No a/c!

Carter did good all night he didn't throw up. He and Kamden woke up with fevers and we just gave them some Motrin and they were good.

Saturday was busy so no boating we were bummed. We had Cole's last baseball game at 11:30. Dennis and Melanie came. It was so hot it was 99 or over 100. I think at his game it was only in the 90's but it was so hot. Mom was nice and loaned us her umbrella. That helped a lot. Cole finally connected with the ball on his last hit of the game and season. It was way out in the outfield. It was the best hit anyone has hit all season. He was so excited. He did so well in the begin of the season and then he wasn't hitting so he went out with a bang. He loved it.

We had the end of the season party at Round Table right after. We had pizza and brought a cake from Costco and handed out the kids trophies. The team got Ryan a gift cert to G.I.Joe's. That was really nice. After the party there were two of my young women from second ward graduating. We went to a party at one house then over to visit another. The kids were ready to go home and swim. So the kids and Ryan went swimming the rest of the night. Cole and Ryan were going to sleep outside but it was to hot. I really hasn't been cooling off at night.

Sunday Ryan taught elders quorum there was no a/c. Half the bldg had it and half didn't. The primary room and sunbeam room and the elders all didn't have a/c. I was in the nursery this week which was in the gym and it had a/c. I was so glad to be in there. It was the coolest place in the church. I think those back rooms had to be 90. We had a nice dinner with mom and dad and try to plan a get together which all you girls should had gotten emails for. We are so excited and hope everyone can come.

Family Boating!

Most of the pictures are from Memorial Weekend when we took out Kim and her family. Then there is a picture of Cole making his mummy at school. Then the last one is of Kamden at her preschool graduation. She has another year of preschool all of the kids were invited to the graduation and to participate.

Sewing problems!

Ryan had a double header on Tuesday night so we went and watched. We went home just before 8 so we could read scriptures and have a pray and get the kids to bed. They both had school the next day. Ryan said all the mom's said there and watched both games. I was surprised because there was school the next day. I guess everyone has different ideas.

Kamden had a good time on her last day. Someone asked if she was sad. I don't think so. I think she enjoys preschool but she enjoys being with her family at least I hope. At school today I got to help Cole and his class make mummies. They made the bodies the day before out of play dough. So on Wednesday when I was there they wrapped them up with gauze and watered down glue. It was fun but very messy. His teacher said she was waiting for me to come in so I could do that with the kids. It was fun the next day they made the tombs.

Thursday Kamden had her preschool graduation. She didn't graduate but all the kids were invited. Oh, it was so warm sitting in the sun durning their program. Mom and I took our kids to the baseball fields to run through the water, play in the sand and on the toy. We were there for about 3 hours. Usually there is no one there it is so nice. You can just watch your kids and not worry about them throwing sand at someone else or if they are lost. Well at 10 about 15 cars showed up and about 30 more kids or more where at the park. So it was a zoo but the kids still had a good time.

Today all the second grade classes at Cole's school had a yard sale for there community unit for Daniel. The boy in Cole's class that has Lymphoma Cancer. Kamden and I went in to help. They had a lot of stuff. We bought a big play toy and an old record player with some records. I think they probably made a lot of money lets hope. We picked Cole up early and haded out to the river to go boating. It was 99 today! We were out a few hours and Carter and Kamden I think got heat stroke. Carter throw up on Ryan in Costco standing in line waiting for our drinks. So I think it will be a long night we shall see.

I took my sewing machine in to be fix and the story told me it was unfixable and tried to sell me another one. Mom told me to try another place. So I called them over the phone he said he could fix it. So i took it in and in one day they fixed it and it was only $30. I was not to happy with the other store. I called them to talk to them about it. They just said well we weren't going to send you somewhere else and give them our business. Oh, I will never recommend them again.