Friends

Last weekend we were able to get together with Caleb's best friends from his high school days. One of the couples flew in from Georgia and we were able to meet up with everyone at his other friend's house in Queen Creek for dinner, dessert and games. We had an awesome time! Thanks for hosting it Nate and Tashina, and thanks for sending me the pics, Heather! You and Ryan are welcome to come see us anytime!

The Guys (This is a recreation of a famous pic from high school and yes, that is my husband being goofy as usual!)
Brandon, Nate, Ryan, Caleb, Adam

The Gals (Heather, Tashina, Kandis, me, Liz)

Group shot

Family Reunion at Baumgartner 2009

WARNING: Picture overload!!! (Sorry I've been so slow getting these pictures posted. My excuse is that my computer broke--it was very old and now I'm having to get used to a Mac computer--I don't do well with change!)

Baumgartner is a campground near Boise ID. It is practically heaven on earth (except for the camping part--ha ha!) No, seriously, it is soooo beautiful! The Boise River runs right through it and there is a natural hot springs there as well. The weather is perfect--not too cold, not too hot. There are these gorgeous huge redwood trees and it smells so fresh. Caleb's family has been going there for over 20 years. This was my 5th time there, Caysja's 4th time, and Crew's first time. Caleb's uncle always brings his horses for the kids (and adults to ride) and he even has two little ponies just their size. We went four-wheeling, motorcycle riding, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, played games, roasted marshmallows, threw horseshoes, had a treasure hunt...the list could go on and on. I was a little worried about taking Crew since it would be his first time camping, but he did so well. Caleb's parents were so kind to invite my parents to come too. Caysja and Crew were really spoiled with both sets of grandparents there, not to mention lots and lots of cousins!! The highlight of the trip was Caysja jumping off the BIG rock!! We talked her into it and she DID it!! It was soooo awesome. It was kind of sad since this will be the last time Caleb's parents will be there for two years while they serve their mission to the Domincan Republic.

They found a snake and evey Kiki was brave enough to touch it!

Crew just chillin' with Grandma

I LOVE this picture! He barely fit in this inner tube.

4-wheeling with Daddy

(Sorry, these next three pics are posted in reverse order, but I'm not going to change them.)
She DID IT!!

Wow--Uncle Darin caught me!

Ready, set,---GO!!

kisses

our family

My HOT motorcycle MAN

Caysja loved riding the horses

Caleb with his bros and cousins before their all day ride

My parents at the hot springs

This chair is just my size!

more hot tub pics

HE PASSED!!!

I have to give my Honey a big shout out because he PASSED his BOARDS!!!! Way to go, Honey! I'm SO proud of you!

We were able to go home for a family reunion last week so I'll be posting pics from that soon...