Big Lake

Memorial Day Weekend at Big Lake

We had such a fun weekend up at Big Lake!! Who would have thought that something so green and full of trees existed in Arizona. We thought we were back in Idaho. We left Saturday morning for the 2 1/2 hour drive. We stayed at a paid campground mainly because I wanted a flushing toilet. That's one thing our tent trailer doesn't have, and having one just makes camping so much better. We unpacked and then went strait to the lake to fish. As usual Kaden caught the first one!! (and only one for the day) We then went back to camp for dinner, s'mores and games. It rained on and off all night long, and I was woken up at 5 A.M. by a stupid Crow, and couldn't fall back asleep. We then had breakfast and headed out to try fishing again. We were out at the lake for about 30 minutes when it started pouring and hailing on us. So we loaded up and when back to the trailer. Cris then went back out with Kaden and Kennedy. Meanwhile I stayed in the trailer with Cole and Jocelyn. Jocelyn said she wasn't feeling good and soon started throwing up. The poor girl was so sad that she could eat the fish and that Kaden had caught earlier that morning. We took a drive into Lakeside to get away from the rain, and while there Rich and Allison found us!! We drove over to their cabin and gave Jocelyn a bath and I showered. (which was wonderful!! Thank you Al!) 

Monday morning we fished again and of course Kaden caught the first one and then Kennedy caught one. It rained on us some more so we packed up and headed home and had a BBQ with Crystal and Lance. All in all it was a great weekend although it rained on us alot. It was great to get away with just our family and enjoy one another.

Time Flies When Your Having Fun,

Or at least when your busy. We have been on the run lately, and haven't stopped. Here's what's been happening.

Kennedy and Kaden have been doing lots of this

And this

We've been playing outside a lot

And eating to many of these while outside to cool off

And I've been taking lots of pictures of the kids!!!

And one picture of Kaden without his glasses, just because his glasses always have a glare. But this picture just doesn't look like him.

And Cris has been super busy with work.

We are all looking forward for school to be out and summer fun to begin. Maybe we will not be so busy and I can post more often.

Kaden's First Ball Game and Other Things

Kaden had his first ball game last week and has a few since then. I just haven't had the time to post about it. In his first game he was a little disappointed because he struck out the two times he was up to bat. I told him that everyone strikes out and that I believed that he would hit the ball in his next game. The next game came and he told me before h

and that he hoped he would hit it. He hit it every time he was up to bat and even got a double!!!! He was so excited, and so were we. 

We have a busy week this week!!! We will be at the ballpark 5 days this week for games!!! They all start at 5, right at dinner time. Look like we will be eating on the fly!!!! Cris is even thinking of doing a tail gate party and bringing the grill. 

Here is Kaden hitting in his first game.

I went and go the girls hair cut the other day. Kennedy just got a two inch trim so you really can't tell that it got cut. Jocelyn on the other hand, I had them chop it off!!! It was getting really stringy and didn't lay right. I told the lady to give her a bob about shoulder length. Well her hair is really curly in the back so shoulder length looks to be chin length. (which it totally fine) I love it on her!!!! It is so easy to do, I don't know why I didn't do it sooner!!!! And she loves it. Mom, doesn't she look even more like me when I was her age.

Look at those curls!!!

My girls with their new do's

At the Ol' Ball Game

Yesterday was the opening ceremonies for Little League here in Winslow. It made for a long day. We had to be at the old high school at 8:45 for team and individual pictures. Then they threw out the first pitch and introduced the teams at 12. Then Kennedy had her first game at 4, Kaden's in on Monday. After the team pictures I took some of the kids on my own.  This is Kennedy's second year in fast pitch and Kaden's first. I love to go and watch their games and cheer them on.

This is at the little league park, looking at the ball field, dreaming of the "big leagues"

At home in the back yard. I told Cris we can't paint this old shed. It's the perfect backdrop.

Kaden in on the A's this year, and has a few friends on his team. He is really excited to play baseball, and not t-ball.

Kennedy is on the Hurricanes. 

Kennedy's first game. She hit the ball and got on base every time. She also played the pitcher. Here she is hitting the ball and taking off for first base.

Stay tuned for Kaden's game pictures on Monday!!

Easter

Our Easter festivities started out with the city egg hunt. It was a really cold day. The kids had to wear their coats. I was really surprised to see so many kids with shorts without any coat or jacket of any kind. Here are some pictures I took of the little kids. I went with Cole and Jocelyn and Cris went with Kennedy and Kaden. I had the camera with me so there aren't any pictures of Kennedy and Kaden hunting.

Cole patiently waiting to get eggs.

Cole and Jocelyn filling their baskets.

I took this photo for my photography blog group. I love the different angle I took it at. I probably looked like a crazy mom laying on the ground trying to get just the right one. I also did a color mute in photoshop.

After the egg hunt we went home and dyed eggs. Every year I think, "We need to dye eggs, what's Easter without it." Then after dyeing them i think, "What was I thinking." The kids have lots of fun doing it, and I of course love to clean it up. 

Here are the kids before church on Sunday with their new clothes. I loved getting a new dress every year, and have passed the tradition along to my kids, although the boys get a new shirt and tie.

I just had to throw this picture in here. Jocelyn is making a face as usual. I think the above photo is the only one with her looking and smiling. She's such a ham!!!

BEWARE OF SOME BLURRY PHOTOS BELOW!!!

Kaden looks like he is playing leap frog in this picture. With all the movement I got no good pictures of the egg hunt that we did with, Crystal and Lance, and Josh and Susie's families.

Kennedy and Sari. They are the best of buds when together and inseparable.

Don't worry no children where hurt while being jumped and thrown wildly on the trampoline by Cris. Stashia looks like she's flying of the tramp.

That ends our Easter fun, I hope everyone had as much fun as we did. And were able to reflect on Jesus Christ and his resurrection.

My Girls Together and Kennedy

Don't ask me how this got underlined. And just like the last time I can't figure out how it got this way of how to change it.

As I promised I would bore any of you who look at my blog with some pictures of the kids. Well, today is Kennedy's turn and the girls together. Here are my beautiful girls. Boy they grow way to fast!!!

Stay tuned for Kaden and Coles pics. I have to redo them. Kadens glasses glared to much and Cole wasn't cooperating. (how in the world did the font stuff change? Don't ask me how, it did it itself!!!)