KINDERGARTEN

Ty was so excited for Kindergarten. Mainly, I think, because he was going to be in the same school as his cousins Abby and Lexi.
I didn't cry, (he goes to daycare 3 days a week so this is nothin' new). I did get choked up when, as it was time to walk into the classroom, he got a bit nervous. He asked if I could go with him. I really wanted to, because his little face looked sick. I was so happy he still let me give him a hug & kiss and was glad to have me there. However, after school I met him to make sure he was going to get on the right bus to the daycare (I took the day off). When I got there he yelled "No, Mom you said I could ride the bus." Not excited at all to see me, but he's never ridden a bus and that was what he looked forward to the most. I let him ride and followed the bus to pick him up. Today was the second day (Here it's Kindergarten Mon, Wed and every other Fri all day) on the way he said "Mom the next one is 1st grade, then how many "nexts" are there?" I told him at least 20 more years, but after the 13 he goes to college and doesn't live with Mom and Dad. He said he would still live with me in college -- I'll remind him as a teenager he said that. 13 years doesn't seem so far away!! I wish time would go slower. For now I just have to figure out what to do with Bryton while he's gone. She was so sad when he got out of the car today.

Summer (warning huge)

Bryton starting out the summer right by getting in trouble. Papa Red wasn't too happy with her.

Fourth of July weekend was awesome. Everyone came home and we had a blast from eating, to mountain biking, golfing, fishing and more eating. Thanks Mom for watching the rats. (Zach with his fish on the Teton. )

Everyone caught at least one fish, including me :-) Yay!!

The fish fighting. I didn't get a photo with it - because yes it freaks me out to touch them. To my credit I did try though. Zach took it off the hook and handed it to me but i dropped it in the water. (The rules to our family are catch-and-release anyway, thank goodness I hate any seafood).

Parade in Rexburg.

Trey and Kade started a water fight -- I think shortly after starting it they realized they wished they hadn't when the competition is much bigger and stronger.

Zach and Luke getting even with Kade - ---

-- calling in Judd to do the actual dirty work.

Apparently, Kade was really angry with the come back and took his frustration out on Papa Red.

Judd, being the oldest, always gets away without a scratch. So I knew if I tried to get him I was asking for it --- BUT it was so worth it. I hid behind some shrubs 'til he walked by and got him with the hose.

Then got soaked in return.

Don't let the smile fool you. I don't think Jim liked the way the activities were headed ;-) too bad!!

Bryn stayed dry the entire time. Well, 'til the fight was almost over and Luke got the guts to get her. Her face cracks me up. She was so mad she wouldn't even let Luke hug her an apology. (Luke we know you had to sleep on the couch)

Bryton getting ready for the fireworks to start. I've found something that she's afraid of. The first firework went off and she ran into the house. We all took our turn coaxing her out throughout the night trying to get her to enjoy them.

Her (not) trying the sparkler. (She's now off the binkie - thanks to her parents getting brave)

Ty on fire :-)

SPARKLERS!!!!!

So exciting

Last weekend we rented a Yurt and went camping with Cantwells. It was so fun. I can't wait to go again. This is up between Lowman and Idaho City and beautiful.

Our view

The campfire.

Helping the kids make the hot dogs.

The crew making fajitas for the adults. Nice faking Erik. I almost think we had you convinced you were having a fun time while camping.



Playing games, and the kids were supposed to be sleeping.



Then we took the kids to some hot springs. I loved it. I was a bit angry Zach hadn't told us about this place before. It would be a great day trip for anyone around the Treasure Valley.



Us in one of the hot pools. The river behind us was super cold!!









Zach, little Zach, Luke and Ty



Bryton watched little Zach jump to big Zach in the cold river and decided that was for her, too.

Zach warming her up in the hot spring after a frosty dip.