Summer Water Fun

Since it has been forever since I posted, I went back through the many pictures of the summer and found some cute ones to post. One of our favorite things to do during the summer is play in the water. The kids love it and it helps pass the time, especially when they are cranky!!!

Two of the cutest girls on the universe - Paige and her cousin Josette

Running through the sprinklers

My nephew, after being assaulted by the sprinkler

This summer has been lots of fun. It has been really busy (hence, the lack of posting) and has gone by so fast. I hope to catch up soon and update our blog with what is going on with us!

4th of July Fun

Our 4th of July Fun will be divided into two posts since Blogger wouldn't let me upload all of the pictures into one post.

Anyway, we had a great and fun 4th of July this year. It was super busy and we were all exhausted by the end of it. We decided Thursday morning to go up camping with some friends who have a boat at Lucky Peak. There were a few things that had to be done before we could head out of town but as soon as they were done and we were packed, we headed for the lake. It is only about a 30-45 minute drive for us.

Once we got up there, we got tents set up and started to play in the lake. It was so much fun. That night, we lit fireworks and all of us went to bed around midnight. Lexi didn't sleep very well at all. I think she got about 1/3 of the sleep that she normally gets per night. I didn't sleep very well. I probably would have slept better had we had an air mattress to sleep on. However, Joseph took the air mattress floating down the Boise River and popped it. So, hard ground for us while camping!

On Friday, we got up and went boating. Paige decided that she wanted to ride the tube with Daddy. She had so much fun. She was even waving at me! After Joseph and Paige tubed, Joseph wakeboarded. Wakeboarding is one of his favorite things to do in the summer and he has gotten pretty good.

Later that morning, I got to learn how to drive the boat. I loved it! I also got brave enough and rode on the tube. I used to love tubing and would go every chance I get. However, I have developed a phobia of water that I can't see through and so I hate getting knocked off of the tube. I know.....weird. But the driver of the boat (Bob) was so nice and I had a nice leisurely tube ride. It reminded me how much fun I used to have on the tube. I think I may start to get braver!

After we had lunch and lounged for awhile, we packed up and headed back to town and over to Joseph's parents house where they were having a barbeque. After eating, the kids jumped on the trampoline with the sprinkler in it and played in a little kiddie pool. I didn't take any pictures at the barbeque because I was SO EXHAUSTED!

After the barbeque, we came home. The neighbors were going to have a get together at 8:00 to have dessert and let off some fireworks. Joseph and the girls were asleep by 7:45 and I was asleep by 9:00 so we didn't end up going out and celebrating the 4th with the neighbors. Hopefully next year we won't be such party poopers!

Lexi had a hard time at the lake. Since she isn't walking (or even crawling on all fours, only scooting on her belly), I didn't want her to get down in the sand because she eats everything! She would get bored staying on a blanket and if I put her in the pack in play to watch everybody, she screamed. So Joseph and I spent a lot of time taking turns holding her. I think she will have more fun at the lake next year.

We did sit her in an inner tube by the edge. She loved it unless the waves from the wake of passing boats got too big. She did end up eating sand but what can you do?!?

Paige was a little fish at the lake and loved it! She just played and played and played.

Joseph and Paige getting ready for their tube ride.

4th of July Fun Part 2

Hold on tight.....here we go!

She laughed and waved. When she was ready to be done, she told Joseph and we pulled her in. She also loved riding on the boat and cheering on her daddy as he wakeboarded!

Joseph has gotten pretty good this year on a wakeboard. He had gone about 2 or 3 times this summer before our camp trip. Before this summer, he had wakeboarded less than 5 times. I thought he was pretty impressive (I am not biased at all!!!)

We had a great 4th this year. Next year we are hoping to camp up at the lake and boat for about 4 or 5 days over the 4th. We absolutely loved being at the lake and had withdrawals when we came home!

More Family Pictures Part 2

I promise....this is the last post of our family pictures. I never think that I am very photogenic but I really like this picture of Joseph and I. We've been married for almost 5 years.....here's to 5 more!

More Family Pictures

I know.....I know....I haven't blogged in FOREVER!! I will catch up soon, I promise. I have just been swamped! Anyway, I got our disc of family pictures tonight and I couldn't be more pleased. The slide show of family pictures that I put on here earlier I had stolen from my photographer's website.....so here are some more. Mandie did such a great job! I recommend her to anyone and everyone!

Family Pictures

I've Been Tagged!

I've been tagged!

How To Play This Game of Tag:Post these rules on your blog. List: 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at theend of your post by leaving their names.

3 Joys:

1. my family
2. real estate
3. travel

Fears:
1. Losing my husband and/or kids.
2. Gas prices going higher.
3. Our next president, whoever it is.

3 Goals:
1. Manage my time better.
2. Be more patient.
3. Cook more often.

3 Obsessions/collections:
1. Bargains/Garage Sale-ing
2. Chicken snack wraps from either KFC or McDonald's (obsession, not collection)
3. ???

3 Random facts about me:
1. Joseph and I knew each other 3 months to the day when we were married.
2. I was a cheerleader in 8th grade.
3. My mom and dad are some of my best friends.

OKAY, I now tag: Mandie Anderson, Jamie Orton, Kimberly Woodings, Suzy Garrett, and Amber Schmidt.