Family Bike Ride

You know, it really is the simple things that the kids enjoy the most.  I've been wanting to load bikes up and go ride around the river for a while so this weekend we finally did it.  We rode from Freeman Park to Dustin's favorite restaurant, Jaliscos where we shared a big appetizer platter and back to the car at Freeman Park.  The kids had a blast!

We had a small amount of whining in the car heading there because Ella's bike is broke and we had to decide who rides what bike but other than that the kids had so much fun.

On the ride back to the truck, Dustin found a little hill they could cruise down and so we stayed and let them do that about 3 times each until they felt pretty proud of themselves for doing something so brave.

We also stopped and had them sit on this bench while Dustin told the story of proposing to me right on this very bench a little over 14 years ago.  They liked it.

Love this man and am so thankful he is my eternal companion.  I am so blessed he is mine. 

We had such a great day.  I'm pretty sure it won't take too much convincing to get the kids to go again soon.  They had a blast.

September Little Things

With school in full swing we didn't do a whole lot in September.  I got involved in some Amazon reviewing products and that was a lot of fun.  I got a very inexpensive hammock which we tried out at grandmas house.

Alan was in town for a reason I can't remember but the boys got together and played some games one night.

Our ward had a corn social and I got to purchase a bunch of items for it which I ended up returning a few.  My sidekick got tired on me.

We tried out some curlers one night that Molly had got for her birthday.  She was obviously pretty excited when we finished.  Ella wanted them in here hair too and ended up tearing them out because they were so hard to sleep in.

Supermodel Alissa showing off the new umbrella.  Hopefully it can get played with a little less than the others so it will last a little longer.

Ella started playing violin the beginning of September and made it to about the middle of October before she decided she would practice piano again.  She was a cute little violin player though but I'm just happy she is playing an instrument.

I've been enjoying more time with my little buddy.  He's such an easy going boy.  I just laid by him on the floor one day and he fell asleep for a nap.  

These kids are my whole world.  So blessed to be their mom.

Lost Kittens

While we were gone camping over Labor Day a nice mama cat decided to make our back yard her new home for her kittens.  She brought 5 kittens and hid them behind our shed.  It wasn't long before they were discovered and the kids made them their best friends.   Each kitten had a name and was loved by all.  (except mom and dad I should say)

After so much love the kittens disappeared after 2 days and found a new home thanks to mama cat.  It was a perfect little stay.  I was worried I'd have to find them a new home but glad mama did it for them and that the kids could have some entertainment for a few days.  

Labor Day Camping

Over Labor Day we loaded up the family and invited some of our favorite people, the Hansens to come with us to the Salmon River.  It was the first time we have made a trip there this summer and as always we had a great time.   The neighbors near the property up there have a few dogs that like to come visit.  My kids think they are grand.

I saw this cute little fishing pole on clearance at Walmart while I was buying shotgun shells for Dustin and I couldn't resist.  Lincoln loved it and so did his dad.

On Saturday we went to Custer to see the little ghost town and had a picnic there.  These brilliant men decided to have a little fear factor eating disgusting things like mustard on an oreo and I can't even remember what else but it was disgusting.  They make life fun and I just LOVE that smile!

Then we went fishing in the ponds.  The kids caught a few fish but had a lot of fun trying.  Mike told the kids they had to kiss a fish if they caught it so Ella and Kaiden both kissed a fish.  Gross.

Ella took a little walk to the other side of the pond and decided she had to pee and couldn't hold it and ended up peeing her pants.  She didn't let it embarrass her she just went into the car and put her swim suit on and didn't miss a beat.  

Sure love this friend so much!!

We enjoyed relaxing and eating lots of yummy foods.  Some cobblers in the oven and dutch oven chicken and potatoes on the fire.

The kids are playing in the river right behind the property while Dustin fishes.  The river is so low this time of the year we can't really float down it.  Besides that it's COLD outside!

The kids playing some cards.

On Sunday we sat around camp because #1 Mike broke his toe when he and Dustin went to the hot springs the night before and #2 I woke up with an eye infection that was irritating me and #3 Mike & Farrah's check engine light went on and we didn't dare take the car too far.  

Dustin, Lincoln and I took a big nap while Mike and Farrah played with the kids.  They really are such great friends.  My eye felt so much better when I woke up.

Ella caught a caterpillar.

Oh man I love these people!  So grateful for eternal families.  I just am so thankful to have such a good husband and such fantastic kids.  I love them all so much and love when we get to spend time together like this making memories and having fun.  Our family has been so blessed.