This was Jaxson on the first day. I didn't get the very beginning on video, but it's too funny not to share. When we got him out he said, "I don't want to swim in the big pool! I want the little one at home." After a few hours, he was much more comfortable and by the end of the week he was playing in the tubes off the dock.

The Lake

The lake was called Dworshak Lake. It was so nice. The water was the perfect temperature - cool, but not too cold. The lake was huge! We did a lot of playing right off the dock, and of course lots of activities on the boat and jet ski.

The Obstacle Course

One morning we had an obstacle course race. It was a lot of fun! The kids got to go first, and then some things were added for the adults to go. Yes, I dove for the finish line, but hey - I got the best time! ;-)

Come One, Come All...

TURBO KICK ™- Created by fitness celebrity Chalene Johnson, this class will maximize your workout with absculpting moves and fat burning cardio! Filled with boxing, karate, hip hop and funk! Come join the party and possibly burn up to 1000 calories a workout!

An addictive workout that combines shadow boxing, kickboxing, sports drills, and simple dance moves in a party atmosphere. You'll kick,punch and groove the calories away in this action-packed, super fun,super safe and effective cardiovascular workout.

Now that you know what it is... come join me this Thursday - AUGUST 7th- at 5:15PM. I have been out with the baby for 4 months, and its time to go back to teaching! You do not have to be a member of the Y to come to this Launch Party! Just tell them you are there for Turbo Kick! If you live in town, I hope to see you there!

Happy Birthday Shaye!

Shaye turned 6 on July 9th. Her birthday was on a Wednesday, so we just took her out to eat and opened family presents at home. She had a party on Friday at the Y. The kids went swimming, played in the game room, and had cake and ice cream. She did a High School Musical party this year, and got lots of great gifts. Thanks to everyone!

Blessing Day

Happy 4th!

It was a great day for Fourth of July! Sam grilled and everybody played in the water outside. Later in the evening, the family (that's Sam's brother in the picture) all went to a firework show that some of our friends here in town put on. Unfortunately, I didn't get to join in much since I was sick with mastitis for the second time. Sam said Jaxson covered his ears and eyes through the whole show because he thought it was too loud!

Water Fun

We have a water park about 40 minutes from our house. The kids went earlier this summer when my parents were here, and this time I got to go! It is so fun, I wish it were a little closer so we could go more often. There is tons of stuff the kids can do, a lazy river, and a few big pools and slides also.

Shaye was so excited to be able to do the lilly pads. She did a great job, making it across the first time.

Sydnee enjoying the water park:

Visit #3

Sam's mom was our third visitor to see the baby. The kids have loved having all their family come. Last to come is my sister, Nicole, who comes in two weeks. While Pam was here she wanted to celebrate Shaye's birthday a bit early. So we took her out to Monterey's to eat and they brought the sombrero and sang her happy birthday. Shaye was surprisingly embarissed, but she liked it. It was great to have another pair of hands around to help with the baby.

One Month

Today Sydnee was 4 weeks old. I don't know if that counts as one month, or if it should be on the 22nd, but either way.... Here are some pictures of her from today. She has quite a bit of hair in the back, but not too much on top. Her eyes have stayed blue, which is a huge surprise to me that I would have 3 blue eyed children! I'm still up all night, and feeding all the time, but things are settling down a little and we are trying to establish some sort of schedule. Sydnee was 9 pounds at her one month check, and almost 22 inches long. She is growing well!