Diamond Fork Camping

Finally a vacation! I was determined to take out our trailer since we didn't last summer at all. I picked a spot, invited my family and we packed up! I misunderstood the camping website and thought the sites were first come first serve but nope, they were all taken. We got lucky and there were group sites available. My dad talked the price per night down to the camp manager. (Dad to the rescue) we had a big open parking lot and a pavilion to ourselves. Mindy and Remi came up later and we had a blast being out camping. The kids rode their scooters and of course Lincolns first time he takes a spill- hence all the bandaids. Poor kid. We relaxed in hammocks, roasted marshmallows by the fire, and went on utv rides. It was a beautiful canyon to explore! The next day we hiked to the hot pots which ended up being 5 miles round trip. The kids made it to the top! I was so proud! The hot pots were cool to see but it was so hot that we got our feet wet in the cold water by the waterfall instead. After we were all so exhausted that we relaxed for hours in the rv and in the hammocks. Then we did some more scooter and utv riding. It was a fun weekend of camping! 

The kids did so well at sleeping at night that we might just go camping again! 

Lucys Preschool Graduation

Lucy had a wonderful first year of preschool at the Wee Wolves Preschool. She learned the Pledge of Allegiance, how to spell her name, recognize letters and a lot more things. She went on a few field trips and met lots of little and big friends. She is such a positive girl and has a zest for learning and life! One year down! 

Memorial Day Weekend

After photographing 3 weddings it was so nice to go up to the cabin and have a break! Dan and I headed up after church. We took the kids on a short ride- Lucy collected flowers and Lincoln liked driving. Then grandma, grandpa the Spangler's and the Bingham's came up! We ate dinner and hung out on the porch. The kids found a homemade zip line at a nearby cabin and had a blast swinging on that. When we all went to bed in the cabin, Lincoln had a terrible night. He didn't want to sleep in his crib so we brought him in bed with us. We tried everything to get him to not cry and go to sleep. Finally Dan cuddles him in bed and did something to get him to go to bed. He loves his daddy. Lucy and I slept in the other bed and she'd periodically wake up too because it was so dark. We forgot the night light. Oh man, lack of sleep is why I don't think I can handle another baby right now! 

The next day was fun though! In the morning we went swimming at the rec center, then we ate lunch and played softball at a park. Afterwards we packed up and went home. It was a fun, quick trip! 

Swimming!

We did lots of swimming this summer! Lucy is a little fishy!

Fathers Day

Daniel is such a wonderful dad. He loves playing with his kids and loves them as much as I do! Lucy made him a few cards and we got him a pop socket and bear trimmer. 

Later after church we went to visit his dad. Dave is also a wonderful dad and grandpa! 

We didn't get to see my dad but spent all weekend with him camping. 

We have amazing examples of dads in our lives!