Thanksgiving 2009

This year we went out to Sand Hallow Sand Dunes for our Thanksgiving festivities. We camped in the new campground. Took our Rhino and went dune-ing. Now that's the life and I am sure thankful that we are still able to enjoy these great times with awesome people. With some great friends and our family we made the most delish Turkey dinner! There was a dutch oven turkey that fell off the the bone, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls, green bean casserole, mashed pototes and gravey, and pumpkin pie. You get it, the most basic dinner, but we did it all out in the sand.

The days there were 1 day beautiful, the 2nd day great till 1 and then the wind picked up. Not just a little wind, my a major wind....the sand was blowing. It didn't stop blowing all night long, and in the morning we packed up and came home. Guess what? The wind wasn't blowing at home! "One, two, three....throw me dad!" - Shane jumping down a sand dune!

Halloween 2009

Ok, so a month behind isn't all that bad is it? Shane and Kody had a great time trick or treating with our great friends, the Browns. We got lots of candy and Kody still got the free ride of a stroller. I don't think we would have made it around the circle if it wasn't for it. But i have officially retired that old thing. It's put up and away. Say good bye Kody! Candy, candy, candy....that is all i hear for about a month. I have finally thrown it all away. Phew!

These two really DO love each other....

We headed out again to Jacob Lake last weekend. It is so beautiful and cool compared to the HOT days we have been having here in St. George. It is August already, and the hot days are soon to be over...I hope! I am sure thankful for being able to continue our trips this summer. It is one thing that keeps me going I think. My two boys are great and they sure do get along most of the time...the other part of the time you can just hear the two of them screaming at the top of their lungs to get away from each other. Since it was so cool up there this weekend we got to see much more wildlife than we have yet this year. We saw some big buck, doe, the "white" tailed squirrel, and beautiful blue birds. Lots and lots of hoppers too!

Here's our cool off spot!

Summer just began.....Didn't it?

With summer just getting here....poof....school starts in 2 weeks! Where in the world did the time go? Our trampoline has gotten the most use out of it this summer. We still haven't put it out on the grass to let the kids jump on the sprinklers. Here Shane is jumping away.

Many Trips to Jacob Lake

Here are just a few pictures from several trips to Jacob Lake this summer. We pulled our trailer out for the 4th of July weekend and ended up leaving it there since is was such a nice camping spot. We have gone back every weekend except one.

Tag 6-6-6

Rules: Go to the document setting/my pictures on your computer

Choose your 6th file

Choose your 6th picture

Blog about it...tag 6 people.I think this is a picture not too long after we brought Kody into this world. I don't really remember the story behind the picture, other than if looks could kill! :) It doesn't look like Shane is too happy about me taking the picture.

I Tag:
Crystal W
Kerry D
Desi H
Lisa S

Look who's TwO!

Kody turns TwO!

Kody had a wonderful little birthday party on Saturday. He really enjoyed himself and the friends and family that came to eat cake. I really think for once it was all about KODY and he really loved the attention. He was awesome at unwrapping his gifts. He got Lincoln Logs from Aunt Shareen and Papa Scott! A bike helmet and bath toys from Auntie M, Cassie, and Braden! New clothes, shoes & socks, a toy truck & trailer w/ a four wheeler, and horses from mom & dad and brother Shane. Gramma Bonnie and Gramma RaNae/Grampa DeVon were also there for the fun. Thanks everyone for making it a special day for KoDY!

Bloomington Caves

It was off to find the Bloomington Caves for our Sunday Rhino adventures. We had gone two weekends ago, and got off Geo Caching and missed our turn. We did lots of treasure hunts so we didn't miss the caves that weekend. This one was fun too. I have combined pictures from both trips since I am having such a hard time posting.
The caves were pretty neat! We all went down to see what it was all about. It was pretty humid once you went down below and it really opened up a bunch. It was a tight squeeze to get in and felt a little hard to breath.
We sure wish we were better equipped with BRIGHTER flash lights. It was really dark once we got all the way in. On the ceiling had drops of water dripping. Shane said he was a "little" scared. Kody just was wide eyed the whole time, saying "hold you".
It was a little like walking crouched over. The ceilings were a little low. There were not too many places that you could stand tall. Shane could though! :)
See, Shane still crouched over even though he was sitting down. We had so much fun!

I am so BIG! Next weekend I will be TWO!

Great foodies (lunch), fun hikes, lots of smiles, a happy snow woman or Josh anyway, treasure rocks, and lots of dirt! Kevin and Josh were like little boys in Grade school while in the caves. I can't wait for warmer weather, but it sure is nice to live where we do.