Here are some highlights from the first week of August.
Nyles and Carter are on the front of the banner for the Youth Waterfowl Festival this year. I went into work a couple days this week (minus vacation days). On Tuesday a few of us went over to the Utah Food Bank to volunteer and help package up food (pinto beans specifically). I take the train in to work. It's great to see the progress on the SLC Temple. Hudson just relaxing in a hole in the sandbox.
Carter's friend Colin had a birthday party at Airborne (a trampoline place), so of course Nyles and Hudson wanted to join in on the fun!
So much jumping!
Lots of fun!
It rained pretty good Wednesday afternoon as I was coming home on the train from work.
The boys built a tall tower w/ blocks.
Beautiful views on the way over through Evanston, WY. Carter and Hudson slept a bit as we drove.
We made it! The Seagulls think they own the place haha ;)
After setting up "camp" we went over to check out the lake.
Hudson wanted to dig in the sand for a bit as well.
We camped at Big Creek Campground this time, which is for RVs and tents. Our site had hookups for electricity and water, which was nice to have, even w/ a tent. We used the electricity to pump up our air mattresses and charge our phones, and we used the water to wash hands and dishes. They also had a bathroom not to far away w/ flushing toilets, which was nice and showers. It definitely made "camping" a little easier.
The boys wanted to pop popcorn! Nyles wanted to do it himself.
We had a beautiful view of the lake and our campsite was next to the creek. Hudson playing in the trailer, pretending to row his kayak. A Muskrat in the creek next to us.
Then the boys wanted to make S'mores of course!
Our campsite. Playing a game of Pig Pile before bed.
Steve helping to cook breakfast the next morning. Hudson wanted to play w/ the little piggies during breakfast again. Then over to the lake to play.
Nyles and Hudson out on the kayaks w/ me. More Seagulls taking over the trampolines now.
Our setup for the day. Geese kept flying over us at the Lake and our campsite.
Steve on the kayak. There were lots of seashells everywhere!
Hudson fell asleep under his towel after warming up from being in the lake.
Later Nyles went out for a swim in the lake. Hudson getting a snack.
It was a little cool next to the water, so we packed up and went closer to the parking lot where it was warmer. We found a nice big tree to set up and played there for a while. A seagull eating something.
Of course then they got warm and Carter and Hudson wanted to go back to the lake to play w/ their boats. Then Hudson wanted to swim a little too.
Carter w/ our tent. I hung up some rope and made a clothes line from our trailer to a tree, to dry our towels and swimsuits on. It worked great!
After dinner and games, the kids wanted more S'more surprise surprise :)
Steve getting the fire going. Beautiful sunset. Ironically it rained crazy that night for about 1 hour. The boys didn't wake up, though Steve and I did, but thankfully we didn't get wet in our tent.
Saturday morning we took down "camp" then went over to the lake to play for a while more.
The boys getting a snack (notice the water behind them from the rain). Nyles and I on the kayaks.
We packed up after lunch to get home to pick up Piper from the kennel and clean up for Sunday.
Sunday we had family dinner at Dave/Joann's. Hudson wanted to play the piano for a little while.
The girls wanted to give Joann a makeover.
Hudson playing w/ the balls w/ Grandpa Dave, then getting in the mini "ball pit."
After dinner we gathered outside and sang Happy Birthday: Conor, Noah, Hudson, Chandler, Ryan and Nyles. Then we played the truth game and took turns answering question in the spotlight, including Megan, Chandler's fiancé. They're getting married August 11th.
Hudson decided to water the plants while we were talking.
Great quotes.
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