Day Hike

Summer is winding down quickly and we feel like we need to cram a bunch of stuff in at this last minute. Today's activity was a hike at a local camping/recreation area. We took one trail that went along the water and wound up and around. It was a pretty walk but hot as some of trail wasn't covered.

We then drove to another area and followed a trail to the above waterfall. It was an easy 1 mile hike and it was very cool and shady.

The kids and Troy hiked across to the waterfall while I stayed with Murphy.

Our attempt at a self timer portrait LOL

Troy does the dumbest poses. This is his ranger face...

It's a Double Rainbow!!!

Otherwise known as Sophie's 8th birthday! The first photo is an overview of the basic set-up. The empty areas were absolutley laden down with food(i failed to take a photo): fruit platter that looked liked a rainbow, veggie tray, salad with salad fixings, chicken, chips & dip etc..

The banner I made..I plan for this to get lots of use over the next few years!

Candy that I seperated by hand to make a rainbow..yes I have problems LOL

Homemade sno-cone syrup in all the colors of the rainbow!

Something Fun and Yummy!

Birthday Girl Making a wish!

My beautiful 8 year old Sophie...All our favorite people(minus 3) were there to share her day, and we are so lucky to have her as our daughter.

Keepng you updated Missy!

Put my new camera to use yesterday..Maddie eating the Ice-Cream in a Bag that they kids made. Lots of fun and something we plan to do again...

MMM-Vanilla ice cream with Butterfinger!

Wyatt shaking it up..

Maddie and Dad

Wyatt at his Auntie's new pool.

Long day yesterday. Kids didn't make it to bed till after 11pm and the last child got up at almost 10am! We're laying low today, resting up for our 1st official swim lessons tonite :) The kids don't have regular access to a pool so we they have sort of learned the need-to-know swimming moves ie treading water, doggy paddle, floating on their backs. Now it's time to get the real basics-especially for Wyatt. He hasn't learned anything yet and he is very hesitant and cautios around water. He generally won't go father than the steps.

Sophie and I are also starting to plan her birthday party. We won't be doing a friend party this year, just an all inclusive family/friend party. We've decided on a rainbow theme! Lots of color and balloons ! Will post pictures of the progress and the party!