Camping for the night

This past weekend we went camping in Alberta.

We had a wonderful time among the dirt, dirt and more dirt.

Surprise, surprise five minutes into the trip Hank takes a dive in the dirt.

I think Meg sat in the dirt and played there the entire time..except for a few four wheeler rides.

Kate rode four wheelers, ran up and down the mountains. Found lots of animal dens and bones and rocks.

We had a wonderful campfire with smores and lots of laughs. We have such a wonderful time when we get together with the Mitchells (cousins).

Jane Jorgensen

Jane Jorgensen

May 10. 2011

6 lbs 13 oz

18 inches

Hawaii in the rain

Rod and I went to Hawaii for our 10 year anniversary.

We were expecting to sit on the beach and sunbathe.

But the weather was planning something different.

It rained everyday. Most days it would come and go but the last two it never stopped.

We planned a fun 4 hours tree-top zipline tour we got all geared up.

and then the rain started again......

Our guides asked if we all wanted to continue. We all did.

We were soaked but still enjoyed our time swinging like monkeys in the trees.

There were 10 people in our group and had a wonderful time with them.

The course included 7 zips and 4 bridges.

All at 85-100 feet above the ground.

I would definately recommend zipping.

There were roosters and chicken everywhere.

When I say everywhere I really mean EVERYWHERE!

We found this really cool cave.

Waterfalls. We were just getting out of the car and the rain started so we waited a minute.

Out of car.

Snap. Rain starts. Run back to car.

Everyone I have talked to love Kuaui, but because of the rain we aren't sure if we will return.

Maybe someday we will give it a try again.

Although I talked a lot about the rain. We still had a wonderful time.

Thanks Sarah and Jimmy and Linzi...so nice to know our kids were taken care of.

I love you honey. Thanks for a wonderful week. Even with the rain. I love being with you.

I love you!!!!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter

Kate asks...

This morning while fixing Kate's hair this was our conversation...

K: Mom, did you ever play Lady Gaga when you were little?

M: Lady Gaga???

K: No, Not Lady gaga. You know the one with the old lady you do stuff for.

M: You mean Mother May I?

K: Yes, that one.

Daddy please...

Don't try and fix this broken sprinkler again.....because this is fun.

happenings...

We have been enjoying the spring weather. love the sound of the children laughing and screaming outside. Feeling of sun on my face.

Gayle and Dale let the kids come play in the dirt. I think my girls were over there for about 6 hours one afternoon. even included a picnic.

Kate so proud of her worm. Hank hitting the baseball...making daddy very proud.

Everyday I wake up and think this kid has grown more. I can't believe how old he is getting. A couple of the things he loves/does. He refers to himself as hankie.

He loves to walk behind the girls in the house and repeat everything they say.

He is constantly throwing things in the air...usually a ball. But today picked up a dirty diaper, waiting to go outside, and yelled diaper and throws it in the air. That is all I need...diaper explosion.

He loves shoes...any and all...usually moms. They are easy to walk in then dads.

He loves firetrucks. He still loves the Jazz even after the season they gave us.

Maylee (and her parents) came to visit. He wanted his buzz costume and then found a few of his own accesories.

When did this happen. I know I have been apart of all of it. But how are my kids growing so fast. I know the one of hank is a little dark, but loved that face.

The girls were in the shower the other day and this is what Meggie said to Kate.

"Kate you need to wash your body and your parts. If you don't wash your body Heavenly Father will be so mad at you."