Birthday Post

Yesterday was my birthday. I am 36. It started out with Hannah handing me a moose poop necklace. The day did get better.

My Birthday activities included:

Taking gorgeous pictures of my Winnie in a stretch of wild daisies.
Going to my book club and enjoying good company and a delicious lunch.
Receiving a beautiful arrangement of roses from my sweetie along with Air Supply tickets...sweet!
A romantic dinner at Orso.
A trip to REI where I purchased this awesome orange trench coat.
A walk long part of the coastal trail.
Kissing my four babies good night.
Snuggling in bed with my best friend.

I have a beautiful life.

Jack at 6 Months

Jack Facts:

Loves to kick and jump
Chews on everything
Drools on everything
Weighs 14 pounds 5 ounces
Had first ear infection 1 week ago
Eats oatmeal, rice cereal, sweet potatoes, green beans and bananas
Pulls hair
Loves to be tickled
Still sleeps in Mommy's closet!

Summer Solstice

I decided that our ward needed to have a Relief Society Campout this year! I truly believe that we are a group of strong women capable of tackeling all that Alaska has to offer. So, I planned a campout for Summer Solstice on June 22nd.  We decided to open it up to daughters as well. I also believe that our daughters need to see us having a good time and enjoying sisterhood. It was an astounding success! 

Our campout was held at the Eklutna Lake campground. The weather was so beautiful--the best of the summer. My whole family came because Robert was one of the Priesthood bretheren there. 

One of my fears was not knowing who rented the campsite next to ours. I found it rather ironic that we were next to the Great Alaskan Brewers. They actually turned out to be fine camping neighbors.

We had a potluck dinner. Angie brought this cute watermelon critter she made.

Lynne and I at the very end. I love this neat lady!

Bobby eating a breakfast of pancakes and berries.

We had a Dutch Oven Dessert Cook-off! I made cream cheese and cherry brownies.

The Girls making S'Mores.

After the campout we headed down to the Lake to enjoy the 70 degree weather.

Kathi brought her kayaks.

Hannah and Natalie.

Midight!

Look Who is 1/2 and Happy 4th!

 Happy 4th of July and Jack is 6 months old today!

Time to Eat

I can't believe it is that time again.

On the Menu:

Oatmeal

More Graduation

Out West

All of us at the cabin.

 For part of our vacation we headed over to Safford, AZ where Beverly grew up and where Robert's grand parents live. We invited Mitch's family to go with us to the Larson Family Cabin on Mt. Graham. It was so nice to get out of the heat and into perfect weather.

On a hike to ladybug rock.

Yeah me!

Winnie, Hannah, Maggie, Molly and Bobby!

Booby loved playing with these old toys. Robert claims they once belonged to him.

Guess what's for dinner?

We went to bear cave.

Joy flooded their yard and a lot of cousins came over to join in the fun.