Friday, June 22, 2007

Sly Creek Camping







Happy Father's Day!












Our annual trip to Sly Creek was last weekend and it was a much needed time of relaxation, play and Father's Day! The kids had a great time kyaking, playing on the steep beach, riding on the trails and boating.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Emma's Newest Creation


So like I said, Emma loves to create. This afternoon she came into my room and said, "Mom, look what I just made. It's a lady with hair." She made this completely on her own using an apple for the head, carrot for nose, sticks for legs and banana peel for hair. We thought it looked much like "Spud" from Bob the Builder. She's quite a girl!

Last Day of Kindergarten


Today was Emma's last day of Kindergarten! Here she is with her teacher Mrs. Ballew. She had a great year learning to read a write. Her other favorite activity is creating 3-D items out of craft supplies like egg crates, paper, glue, staples and her imagination. Some of her best works were a cell phone that flipped closed and a chick habitat. She is such an interesting and artistic girl.

Cub Scout Pinewood Derby


Joseph recently competed in his first Pinewood Derby for Cub Scouts. He had fun creating the car with Jon's help on the band saw. His car won "Best Detail" and seemed to love coming in 2nd place in the heat races.

Ben learns to ride a bike


We were amazed that the moment Jon took off the training wheels, Ben just rode the bike like a pro. (His training wheels must not have been giving him much help) He is so proud.

Henry a.k.a. hotdog


Henry is the newest addition to our family. He is Emma's christmas present but equally adored by all. His lastest trick is figuring out how to let himself out of his crate using his little pointy nose. We've got to get it on video.

Happy Birthday Dad!


Jon and Ben