Wednesday, June 30, 2010

The Joys of Family Camping Trips

Jeff, Ethan, Sarrah and Gabe
Lizzy made her way across the river to Jeff, gotta love the ride back to camp with two wet dogs!

Hoopes and Heiners


My nephew Trent, was happily filling his bathing suit with rocks...maybe that is why he kept sinking at the pool??????



We just got back from a fun filled week at Lava Hot Springs. Finally after a couple years of cold weather, we finally had the perfect week. We went on an excursion up a canyon we had no idea about, it was beautiful! We found a place in the river that we could walk around, we found the perfect skipping rocks. We floated the Prortneuf river and had a blast. This was Gabes first year floating and Olivia's. Gabe loved it, Olivia said once was enough. Grandpa got hurt a lot this time, but kept on floating. Saturday was our big day at the pool, speed slides and platforms. I was walking Olivia to the waterslides when I heard a bunch of people cheering for someone up on the platforms. I looked up and there on the top 40 foot platform stood my 8 year old Gabe. I was terrified for him, for me, proud that he was so brave, but mostly afraid. He jumped....he came up and swam to the side....I cried because he was safe. Then the little fart went up the stairs to do it again. Is one heart attack not enough for me??? My friend Melinda said he is preparing me for a future of wild acts of craziness.
It was nice to see all the family and visit with them, I think it is getting to the point that Lava is the only time we are able to get together. This update is mostly for Kay, she informed me I needed to update my blog. I'm glad I have someone who reads my blog Kay:) I will try and be better:)