July 2009 Boy Scout Camp

Boy Scout Camp was again held this year at Camp Hahobas.

It started out uneventful, then one of our Troop's scouts got lost. Yep, we were one of those news stories you hear about... Our scout found an abandoned campsite and was able to make it on his own through the night. A helicopter and Search and Rescue volunteers looked all night long. In the morning he hiked to someone's house and called his parents! Wow! We were so relieved. There were a lot of prayers being said that night.

After the drama, the boys continued on with the camp's scheduled activities.

I think Gabe could have won an award for dirtiest feet. Gross.

06/27/09: A Sunny Day in Westport, WA

When sunny weather comes our way, we need to take advantage of it and head to the beach! So, this time we tried somewhere we've never been-- Westport:

I was amazed at how many surfers there were at this beach (in their wetsuits, of course!). It was fun to watch them. There were hundreds of sand dollars, and Carly and I found a lot of very smooth little, beautiful rocks.

It was the weekend for Pirate Days, and they had a lot of cool outdoor booths and food stands. The snow cones were wonderful, Sam tried his first frozen banana on a stick, and I picked the homemade donuts. Yum!

Adam & Berni Jo - Married 06/05/09!

My brother Adam and his bride, Berni Jo!

I was so happy to have the opportunity to see my brother get married in Utah last month. The only disappointment was that I couldn't bring the whole family with me... It was such a quick weekend, that it would have been miserable to drive to Utah for just one day, then drive back.

It was a great party, complete with dinner, dancing, and a candy "bar" -- full of M&M's, cotton candy, mints, jelly bellies, rock candy!

Patrick & Marcia Vogt (parents of the groom), Micah & Jenny Vogt (my brother and his bride), Me and my sister, Rebecca. We were each other's dates since we both left our families at home.

My brother, Matt and his wife, Paula. My brother, Jared (with one of his daughters, Peyton)-- Adam's Best Man. My sister, Carrie, with one of her daughters, Alexi. Aren't they both beautiful?

I love this picture of my Mom and Dad because they both seem playful. I hardly ever see my Dad being playful... and no wedding can be complete without the Chicken Dance...

CONGRATULATIONS Adam & Berni!

05/15/09 Father & Sons Campout

Our Stake had it's annual Father & Sons campout at Zion's Camp. The boys loved fishing, and can't wait for the Ward campout this summer so it will be warm enough to swim!

05/08/09 Laundry Room Project

We finally were able to finish laying the laminate flooring-- a project we began in 2005! (I don't think it really needed to acclimate for THAT long!) We started in the entry, hall and dining room... last year did the kitchen... and just finally finished in the laundry room/office!

OK, it wasn't JUST flooring that took us that long. First, my Dad and Daniel built a dividing wall in 2005... Then we recently had someone set up the sewer, water, and electrical to be able to move the washer/dryer...

Then we painted... and since there was no flooring yet, everyone helped out! Love that $5.00 can of "oops" paint from Home Depot!

Finally time to start laying the floor! Add new trim, electrical outlets, and blinds, and we can move the desks and computers back in. Ahhhhhhhh.

We still need to install cabinets and countertop... maybe in 2011! Slow and steady wins the race, right?