A Campin' We Will Go...

So this Labor Day weekend we did what nobody else would dream of doing...we went camping. Yes, that was sarcasm. We went to meet Craig's parents and a couple of their friends on Saturday morning and came home Sunday afternoon. It was a short trip, but with a 2-year-old that is plenty long enough. :-) We went to Edna Creek, which is about half hour outside of Idaho City. The drive was gorgeous!




We had a great time doing all of the typical "camping" stuff....taking hikes, riding the 4-wheeler - the kids played in the water, and the boys learned to shoot their new bow - thanks for the archery lessons, Grandpa Fagan! Unfortunately, it rained most of the night, so Craig and the boys didn't go fishing early Sunday morning as planned. We all love the outdoors (with exception to sleeping on the ground in a tent - thank goodness for camper trailors!), so we had a great time hiking and riding grandpa's 4-wheeler. It's so nice to get away from our busy lives and just enjoy nature every once in a while!

Fun at the Fair!

This past weekend was the Western Idaho Fair and the boys got a chance to help their grandpa by showing his pigs in open class. They had a great time and demonstrated their "mad showmanship skills." They were very proud of the ribbons that they received, and especially appreciate the money they earned from grandpa for taking care of the pigs during the remainder of the fair. They even won the "Herdsmanship Award" of $25 for having the cleanest pens....now if only they kept their bedroom as clean... ;-) They are both anxious to return to 4-H again next year so they can train and show their own pig, sheep or steer...we haven't decided which one yet. Pamela is a firm believer that 4-H provides a great opportunity to learn responsibility and the value of hard work!

Way to go, Hunter and Colton!!!

Friends come to Boise...

This weekend we had a visit from Pamela's good friends from Idaho Falls, Jan and Kathy. We had a great time visiting...and were excited to see Kathy with her cute preggers belly. Congratulations on your future baby boy!

Kyla loved gettting spoiled by her new friends...and thanks to Jan, loves to do flips off the couch now. :-)

Happy Birthday, Kyla!!!

Kyla celebrated her 2nd birthday this weekend. Her actual birthday was August 8th, but we had her party on Saturday, August 9th. We had a full house of friends and family who came over for a barbeque and festivities. It was nice having some kids for Kyla to play with. My friend, Teisha, brought her two kids (Luke~age 3 and Ella~9 months). And my new nephew, Oliver, was a big hit and passed around for everyone to hold....gotta love babies. :-) Though Kyla didn't seem to grasp the whole "birthday" thing, she did love being the center of attention...as usual. She got some great gifts...grandma Knutson made her a special Strawberry Shortcake blankie, and Grandma Fagan got her a doll with her own bed and several homemade outfits. I think the homemade gifts are the best! We are so lucky so have such wonderful friends and family. I am still adjusting to the idea that I now have a 2-year-old. Where does time go?

Birthday Fun and Festivities...