Family Reunions & the 4th

For the 4th we were sick and Doug had to work....we were supposed to be up with the Davis family at a reunion, but we made the best of it here at home. We went up to the roof and watched the fireworks.

We had such fun at our family reunions this summer. The Davis family met at Big Lake up by Showlow, and then from there we went to a Udall reunion in Pinetop. We went late to the Davis party because I had tonsillitis and Mitt had an ear infection and Doug had to work, but once we got up there it was perfection. No cell service, a gorgeous meadow, beautiful lake, great food, rain, great company, a perfect vacation. Even though Emmett would wake up early in the morning, we still enjoyed the great outdoors.

This is how we pack....cute buddy. If the boys would stop hanging on his legs we could really get more things done!

This is how we travel...the kids shared their push pops...Mitt was in heaven and was a sticky MESS!

Here is BIG LAKE! It might be my new favorite

It rained while we were there...so refreshing!

We rented some boats and explored. 

Olivia LOVES to climb trees

I couldn't resist taking some pictures in the Aspen's while we were exploring...

My beautiful helper girls...I love them so.

 I didn't bring my camera out much, but I am so grateful for family ties. I love being with Doug's family and enjoying them.

Olivia was the only one to catch a fish! Look at that face...priceless

The gorgeous meadow where the kids played. The older kids made up an enchanted land and included our girls. They showed me around one night...sweet creative things.

Their home...you have to cross a log, watch out for the evil witch and flowers that can kill you...

Our early riser! Up at 5:30 one morning and then 6:30 the next....

From there we went down to Pinetop and rented a gorgeous cabin with my family. We each had our own room, we played games, went to the lake, ate yummy food, enjoyed time on the porch. The kids played really well together, and we loved being together.

It rained on the first day...

A giant box of Domino's entertained them for hours.

These girls loved playing card games together...

Crafting it up with Grandma

Matchy-matcherton

Cousins

Showlow lake-it was hot but fun

Summer Continued

Since the girls had a camp to go to this summer, I signed the boys up for a little sports camp. They loved it. Clark came home and said he cried the first day because his team lost, and then on the last day I watched him throw a punch a start crying at a boy who was laughing at him. This sweet sensitive guy sometimes has a hard time with life, but that's how it goes when your 4! He is learning and hopefully I can be an example to him and show him love and patience.

 We had a great time with Coach Lance...hopefully we can do some more classes in the fall.. He does great things

Doug took off for a week last week to Colorado for scout camp. We did really well for the first half, the second half we didn't sleep, Emmett got an ear infection and was up so much at night. I was overjoyed when Doug came home. It was a long tiring week.  We went to my parents for a few days and of course my Mom planned super fun stuff for the kids. 

Craft day

Slip and Slide Water Day

Cute cousin Sterling...

 Star Wars Dinner Party...

Queen Amadala pregnant with Luke and Lia

We got a membership to the PHX children's museum...the kids LOVE it there. I just have to have a help with me because 5 kids is alot to keep track of!

Doug's Company had a swim party. It was awesome to meet some of his customers, and people that he works with. My heart just is bursting with pride for him and all the hard work he has done.

Rub a Dub...that a whole lot of bubbles in the tub...sometimes bath time is crazy...really all the time is crazy though.