Kids can still surprise me

After a long weekend of very HOT baseball in Boise this weekend, I went into Brady's room this morning and reminded him that it was his day to fast for some of his cousins, (we have all been taking turns and each volunteered for a certain day.) I told him that I would do it for him, since he had such a long exhausting weekend.  I told him to think about it while I was out doing chores.  Brady is normally not a very cheerful faster, who is?, so I was pretty certain what his response would be when I returned for his answer.  But he surprised me, I will fast for them Mom, was what he said.  Tears immediately came to my eyes.  I told him how proud I was of him for such a good choice, and that his cousins surely would feel extra help from heaven directly related to his choice to help them out.  Proud Mom moment! They don't come often, but when they do I realize that Heavenly Father really has sent me some special kids.  And they actually do learn when I try to teach them something!

Bradys first camp out

Now that Brady is 11 he has officially entered the world of scout campouts.  Chas and him went this weekend up to Beaver Crick Resevoir. They had a blast, Cristain went with them, they caught tons of fish, got no sleep and ate way to much junk food.  They came home exhausted, but happy.  It was a success!

3 years old

The other day Beckett asked Carson how old he was, he said his classic response of, "2 and a half."  Beckett said you are almost 3.  Carson was ecstatic, " Woohooo!!! I am almost 3." Proceeded by yelling and screaming and laughing, it was hilarious.  Apparently 3 is going to be great!

Indian Rock

Yesterday after dinner we drove up to Indian Rock with our good friends the Long's.  Its has been awhile since we had been up there.  It is as beautiful as I remember, how I love this valley that we have been blessed to live in.  I love that we knew no one here and have made it our home and have made friends that will last forever.  I love the mountains, I love how everyone says "crick" instead of "creek", I love how friendly the people are, I love our home and the memories we are making everyday.  I love the wonderful life we are making here. How blessed I feel that the Lord led us to this little piece of heaven on earth!  No place is perfect, but here is perfect for us.

Summer Vacation!

The first day of summer vacation I ended up with a migraine, which turned into a stiff neck which turned into being in bed for 2 straight days, and not being well again for the whole week, what a bummer!!  Although my Mom did come down and help me for a couple of days, have I mentioned how much I love that they live close, we get to see them so often! The kids and I did get our garden planted on Tues, which was awesome, we did it all by ourselves!  I love that the kids are getting older there are so many things that I can do with their help and we don't have to wait until Chas has the time to help me!