Hey, we need to just plan on the weekend after memorial weekend again. That seemed to be the perfect time to go. Perfect weather and not too crowded. Sorry it took me so long to get you these.
6/22/08
Summer is my favorite time of the year!!
Sorry I'm not posting pictures today. We have been enjoying every minute of our summer. It is already going by way to fast. Last weekend we went to Travis' Dad's cabin in Kanaab with our friends Gabe and Jori and their two kids. I was so mad because we couldn't find our camera. I thought for sure Jori would bring hers, but she forgot hers. So we have no pictures of our fun weekend. We had a great time fishing. Travis couldn't believe how big the trout were. Karissa caught the biggest fish that was 23 inches. Travis had a great time fly fishing. This was the first time that Caden and Matthew actually stayed and fished all day with Travis. Luke renamed the ponds to rainbow hog lake. Jori and I just laughed because all we heard was "check out this hog!!" Gabe brought his four seater quad. We also had two four wheelers. One of the afternoons we took a 4 wheeler ride up to the pink cliffs. I can't even explain how beautiful it was. The kids loved taking turns driving the quads. I wish I had a picture of Jori and I with our big bellys riding in the rhino. Travis made one of the best dutch oven dinners and cobbler. He actually got on line and looked for some good recipes. It turned out to be a great memorable weekend. Thanks Gabe and Jori for going with us. We had a great time!!
This weekend Trav and I took the kids in the pop up trailer right behind our house. We did this last year and the kids loved it. Its a great way to enjoy the outdoors without spending any money. We drove seriously 5 minutes to this amazing spot with a great view of the peaks. We roasted hotdogs, made a great dutch oven cobbler and Travis sauted some mushrooms. The kids went exploring. Its so fun to see how excited they get over the "treasures" they find. Matthew found an arrow from a bow and arrow. He couldn't stop playing with it the whole time
Trav and I sat by the fire and read. I was able to finish Stepheni Meyers book, "The Host." Great book! I am amazed at how creative she is with her writing. Travis would be embarressed if you knew he just finished her other books, the "Twilight" series. He wanted to know what all the talk was about and so he started Twight and couldn't stop. Mark makes fun of him, but I bet Mark is secretly reading them himself. I can see him now with his flash light trying to finish just one more chapter. Anyway, Its been fun reading together.
I have been getting up and walking to the athletic club. I lift weights there and then I walk home. The mornings are so beautiful here. Plus, even though I feel so big and pregnant, it makes me have such a better day when I work out. We have been having swim lessons at the club. The boys loved it so much that I signed them up again. We will probably do another session in July as well. My goal is to get them pretty good at it before we go to Lake powell in September. I usually pack a lunch and then we spend the rest of our afternoon just hanging out at the pool. My kids are at such great ages that I am able to just sit and read while they play in the pool. I think I enjoy it just as much as the kids.
I signed the kids up for a reading program at our library. They have to read a certain amount and then they go back and get a prize. The theme this summer is bugs. So all the prizes have something to do with bugs. Well, my kids have been all over it. I am amazed at how excited they have been to earn their prizes. A proud moment for me is when I walk into their room and they are reading books. I really want them to have the joy of reading good books.
We don't have any big trips planned for awhile except that Travis is going fishing in Alaska with his Dad and brothers July 11th. I will be 36 weeks, but I plan to drive to St. George and stay with Michelle for that week. She is probably going to have her baby that week. So that will be a lot of fun being with her. Were just hoping they get their splash pad in before we come! JK
This weekend Trav and I took the kids in the pop up trailer right behind our house. We did this last year and the kids loved it. Its a great way to enjoy the outdoors without spending any money. We drove seriously 5 minutes to this amazing spot with a great view of the peaks. We roasted hotdogs, made a great dutch oven cobbler and Travis sauted some mushrooms. The kids went exploring. Its so fun to see how excited they get over the "treasures" they find. Matthew found an arrow from a bow and arrow. He couldn't stop playing with it the whole time
Trav and I sat by the fire and read. I was able to finish Stepheni Meyers book, "The Host." Great book! I am amazed at how creative she is with her writing. Travis would be embarressed if you knew he just finished her other books, the "Twilight" series. He wanted to know what all the talk was about and so he started Twight and couldn't stop. Mark makes fun of him, but I bet Mark is secretly reading them himself. I can see him now with his flash light trying to finish just one more chapter. Anyway, Its been fun reading together.
I have been getting up and walking to the athletic club. I lift weights there and then I walk home. The mornings are so beautiful here. Plus, even though I feel so big and pregnant, it makes me have such a better day when I work out. We have been having swim lessons at the club. The boys loved it so much that I signed them up again. We will probably do another session in July as well. My goal is to get them pretty good at it before we go to Lake powell in September. I usually pack a lunch and then we spend the rest of our afternoon just hanging out at the pool. My kids are at such great ages that I am able to just sit and read while they play in the pool. I think I enjoy it just as much as the kids.
I signed the kids up for a reading program at our library. They have to read a certain amount and then they go back and get a prize. The theme this summer is bugs. So all the prizes have something to do with bugs. Well, my kids have been all over it. I am amazed at how excited they have been to earn their prizes. A proud moment for me is when I walk into their room and they are reading books. I really want them to have the joy of reading good books.
We don't have any big trips planned for awhile except that Travis is going fishing in Alaska with his Dad and brothers July 11th. I will be 36 weeks, but I plan to drive to St. George and stay with Michelle for that week. She is probably going to have her baby that week. So that will be a lot of fun being with her. Were just hoping they get their splash pad in before we come! JK
6/5/08
Lake Powell Fun!!
I love this classic getting off the boat picture when the sun is going down and its time for dinner.
Travis wakeboarding with Matthew. oops I meant to put Travis and Tate too.
Arent these a cute bunch of kids? Thanks Chad for bringing your boat. And thanks Melissa for getting us together.
More Lake Powell pictures
We had such a good time at Lake Powell last weekend. We went with three of Travis' roommates from NAU and their wives. I don't know if very many people know, but two of Travis' college roommates married two of my roommates from NAU. One couple is even in our ward. They are all such great families. We had a great time. The weather was amazing, hardly any wind at all. Of course the kids had a good time playing with eachother. My favorite part was putting the kids to bed and staying up late with the girls while the guys went night fishing. We just needed more wood for the fire!
Happy Birthday Grandma Wilkes!
I am so proud of myself for getting this on time. This is so important because Grandma NEVER forgets our birthdays, valentines day, easter, christmas, halloween, anniversary, kids birthdays, blessings, baptisms, and many more. If there is anything important in our lives, Grandma and Grandpa Wilkes always show their support. They don't forget anything. AND its not only on time, but its Early!! Talk about good. You are such a good example to me and I hope I can get better at showing my love and support the way you do. We hope you know how much we love and appreciate you. We sure hope you have a good birthday. Love you Grandma!
Happy Birthday Dad!!
Here we are late again. By the time we have a chance to breath after all the May birthdays, June 2nd has come and gone. Sorry Dad. We need to put an end on any more May birthdays. Anyway we sure hope your birthday was good. We wish we could have been there with you too. We sure love you though and really enjoy the time we get to spend together. We love how you get excited to talk to us on the web cam. You make us feel loved and special. Especially when you are with the whole family and you try to gather them all around to call us on the cam. We love you and are excited for the next time we get to see you. Probably in July in St. George when Michelle has her baby. Love you soooo Much!!!
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