Father's Day

Miss you Dad.

Getting Ready For Teenagers

On Thursday, these 3 boys (Mason Allen, Brody and Jackson Giles) headed to Phoenix for Scout Day Camp. To say Brody was excited would be an understatement. His backpack was loaded will all the things a boy needs for a day away from his mom: Beef Jerky, chap stick, sunscreen, Gatorade, water, candy. All the important stuff! He could hardly wait to shoot a bb gun, go swimming, shoot a bow and arrow and whatever else was in store. I was slightly worried about him being gone all day but more importantly that he would be in the HOT sun from 3:00 on. What I should have been worried about was him being gone till 11:45 for 3 nights in a row. I seriously felt like I had a teenager living at my house. For 3 nights in a row I waited up for him to get home. It was not fun. I worried and wondered what was taking so long. You should have seen this kid when he finally did walk in the door. His bright yellow camp shirt and floppy tan camp hat were filthy. He was covered with sweat and dirt and his big blue eyes were hardly open. His big heavy backpack smelled and he had every light up necklace, sword and light saber from the trading post. You would have thought the kid would have slept in the next morning but nooooo, he was up at 6 am ready to go back. It was too funny! He had so much fun earning belt loops and hanging out with his friends. He can't wait for next year, I totally can!

Red Mountain Summer Basketball Camp

Case and Jefferson. These 2 boys are hilarious!

This summer my boys participated in the Red Mountain Summer Hoop Camp. They loved seeing all their friends each day and learning a little more about the game of basketball. It was hard getting there each day, but thanks to my sweet friend Libby, we were able to work it out. I can't think of a better way to stay cool during the hot afternoons in June then to play a little indoor basketball.

SUNSPLASH!!

Today Kim and I took our kids, Hunter and Aiden to Sunsplash with the swim team. We do this every year and although I really dread it the day before, it is super fun! The boys are getting bigger now so we are able to go on more rides. We really could spend all day and night sliding, tubing, or being lazy in the lazy river. So glad we are able to experience this since I would not otherwise take my kids there. Welcome summer!

Aiden, Hunter, Brody, Ledger, Case and Katlyn

Case had a ball today!

Brody is getting so brave by going down all the slides...big and small!

Coach Kate is so sweet with Ledger. She has been a great addition to the swim staff this year. She attends Colorado State Denver so I really think she's awesome!

Let's Go On A Teddy Bear Picnic

It's Teddy Bear Picnic week!

I want to go in there!

Today Miss B started her first week at summer school with Miss Jody. Yes I realize that she isn't even 2 yet but here's the thing...from 9:00-11:00 every morning, I sit at the pool and watch my boys swim and play golf. It's hot. She wants to swim. I don't want to rescue her from the baby pool over and over. Summer school is a better place for her to be 3 days out of the week. Here's the other thing. Summer school is strictly play time. There is nothing academic about it. The class sizes are small. It's a great way for a kid to learn a little routine. It's pure fun! She is going to love playing with Miss Jody for the next few weeks. I'm going to love not having to chase her in the hot summer sun!