Swimming

We went to Gunlock Reservoir on Sunday with Ben's brother and his wife and couple of their kids. We took the boat and played in the water which was really nice and felt great. While we were there we had to go back to shore for bathroom breaks and what not. While at the dock the kids were jumping in and playing in the water. Addilee freaked out when Ben through her in. I think only because she went under the water. So I got in the water and talked Addilee into getting in with me she finally got in. I put her in the water so that she wouldn't go under and freak out again. Well low and behold that brought out new found confidence that she had. While we were out on the boat every time we would stop she would just jump in with no help and float and swim around. She enjoyed it so much. I was so proud of her for not being scared. She even rode the tube with Ben and loved every minute of it. She even fell in the water off the tube and laughed the whole time. I always knew I had a little water monkey but now she is really not scared of anything anymore when it comes to the water. Which is a great thing!

New Gate

So we finally got our gate built and hung. We bought the wood like over a month ago to build it with. I finally asked Ben if he would build this last Saturday since we didn't have much plans. So we finished buying the hardware that we needed to buy and got it built. I was very happy at the way it turned out. I think that it looks nice and it works great at keeping the kids back there. The latch to unlock it is to high for Addilee to reach which it a great think. Any of you who know my daughter know what I mean. Now if we could finish fencing in the rest of the yard it would be great but it will come sometime. Luckily I have a empty lot behind our house and it is covered in tall rye grass and the lot sits a little higher than ours so I have told Addilee that she can't go over into it because there are snakes and she won't be able to see them. I know it is a lie but hey I have to keep my kids in the yard somehow and where ever Addilee goes Patton follows.

Back yard camping

Ben has been telling the kids that we are going to sleep outside for sometime now. So like every other day or so Addilee asks if we are going to sleep outside. Well we finally decided that we could sleep outside over the weekend since Ben didn't have to get up early to go to work. Addilee and Patton were so excited when we were putting up the tent. We had to put up the tent because it was raining and rained most of the night. But it was still lots of fun and in fact I think the kids enjoyed it more sleeping in the tent than just sleeping under the stars. We got the tent all set up and the sleeping bags put down. Addilee thought that she needed to put everything in the tent from her bedroom. It was so cute to see how excited they were. The last picture is of Addilee holding everything that she has to sleep with at night. She sleeps with a glowworm first and foremost. Then a penguin and a shrek baby she also sleeps with an angel but she wasn't holding when I took the picture. It amazes me to see how little it takes to make kids so happy. The little things always puts smiles on their faces which I adore so much.

Arpicot Jam

So I went over to my in laws house the other day to take some stuff over. When I got there and was talking to them they asked me if I wanted some apricots so of course who would pass up free apricots. I told them sure I would love some and that I would make a batch of jam. So they agreed to give me some and asked how much I wanted I just told them just enough to make a batch of jam I didn't want to take all of them away from them after all they were theirs. Well low and behold I went out into the garage to get a bag full and they had six five gallon buckets clear full I about died. So I casually asked if I could just have a bucket they of course were more than happy to give me a bucket full. So I took them home. I finally got around to making the jam later on in the week. I love apricot jam it is my very favorite. It reminds me of my grandma Staheli so much. I was taught how to make it by my grandma and aunts. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. Oh how I miss my grandma something fierce. She was and is one of the best women that I know or ever have known. But back to the jam I made four batches of five pint jars. I was so happy with myself. I feel sometimes like I am a Betty Crocker at least when it comes to bottling. Call me old fashioned but I love canning. It makes me feel good knowing that I don't always have to rely on the grocery stores.

New Pictures

I had the kids pictures taken last week by Ben's cousin Sharee. She did a good job and I am pretty happy with the way they turned out. It was a little rough because it was lunch time and the kids were hungry but they turned out for the most part. I just thought I would show you some of the ones she took. Thanks Sharee I love them and I appreciate you taking the pictures for me. The kids are growing up so fast I like to capture every moment I can. Aspen is almost six months old that is so hard for me to believe. They are getting to big. I look forward to more memorable experiences with these rug rats.

New Pictures

Familly Fun!!

So we went up the reservoir this week with Reece and Meagan and their kids. Ben took Addilee and Patton out on the tube. As you can see from the one picture that Addilee wanted to get back in the boat but she ended up liking it. We are trying to get the kids used to the water so that they are not scared so far not really working but it will soon enough. We all took turns riding the tube even Reece and Parker went it was lots of fun. We also went knee boarding and skiing. I am slowly getting better at riding the knee board but I have not attempted to even ski yet but someday I will. Everyone else did really good at knee boarding and skiing. We had lots of fun it was a good family activity. The kids played on the boat with toys and what not. Addilee was playing with a phone trying to call someone who knows who though. The other day she was taking on a play phone that she has and she said mommy that was the cops and they said roger dodger. I laughed thought it was funny where she got if from I have no idea. She is always coming up with new things all the time. Ben played with the kids in the water Addilee freaked out and wanted back in the boat as fast as she could. But before Ben let her back in he was trying to teach her to swim. We had lots and fun it was blast. Thanks Reece and Meagan we had lots of fun.