First Camp

The flowers have bloomed, the sun is out and school is almost over. Let the fun times begin. Dirty faces, sweaty hair, swimming pools and CAMP. We took our first trip last weekend! What crazy time! We forgot the keys to our trailer(again). So we really were roughing it with no utensils, plates, cooking supplies or bedding. (In addition to no running water and a very old outhouse) Miraculously we came out alive..and had fun while doing it. Pizza saved the day. The kids didn't have a care in the world (I wish I could be more like that). They were busy as soon as we set them free from their seat belts. Greg went fishing and chopped wood. Shelby mowed(I mean drove) the grass and made friends with the new teenage girls in the next camp. Rachel and Danielle can't help stay out of the river-even in 50 degree weather. It just so happens to be toad mating season this time of year-for those of you interested. So, the excitement was in catching as many toads as they possible could-at the same time. They definately got a kick out of the "piggybacked " ones. They played baby toad, tent toad, boat toad, and they were even given boogie board rides. At the end of the trip it was emotional to say goodbye-at least to the ones who lived through it. I like to call it animal investigation instead of cruelty. Justin got a taste of hot dogs over the fire and lots of grass and mud. A very well balanced diet. Me, well, I just attract bugs-even in the cold. We can't wait until we meet the outdoors again. happy camping!

Hello

Wow, has it really been that long since I sat down to blog? I wonder what I was doing? I am going to finish my story, for those of you waiting. But first, let me update you on triathlon progress. I all but gave up until my husband and encourager said just start training and if it doesn't work, then at least you'll know you tried. So it is better to try that not do anything at all. So, I have begun my training. So far, so good. The date is set for Augst 10th and I can't wait. But, the rule is :Family FIRST! My husband and my kids need me. So it can't interfere with them. Here are some recent pics of some of them. Up above, Danielle (age 3 1/2) is all dolled up for Easter, Justin (10 months) on his first swing, and Rachel(age 5) right before her first big t-ball game. I'll try and catch up with Shelby and Greg so you can see them too. Check out Shelby's awesome blog to the right!