School's out! Let's go Camping!

Stampede Reservoir.  Maggie LOVED the water.

 If there's water these girls are in!  They were so excited to go camping.

 Being silly in the woods

 Fishing?  Oh yes. It's not even a question for Derek.



Our visitors across from camp.  

The view from our campsite

 

We camped at Stampede Reservoir for the first time and we really liked.  We haven't had the best luck with our camping experiences here, i.e . BEARS, but this was a bear free zone.  We had a beautiful view and access to water.  We made a yummy dutch oven dinner for the first time..BONUS! Girls played games, and painted rocks and got dirty.  They even made their own "houses" between the trees. Hopefully we can squeeze in another camping trip before school starts again.



Last Day of School

 

Our forced last day of school photo this year. 

 

 

 I LOVE this!  The first time they did this I was practically in tears because I just knew how much these teachers love our kids.  They do this every year as the kids leave school on the last day.  It's an awesome tradition.

Abby and her totally awesome we are going to miss her like crazy 1st/2nd grade teacher Mrs. Pendleton.  She is one of those teachers you never ever forget and hopefully keep in touch with. Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures of Bryanna and Gracie's teachers.

On our way from Montana to Twin Falls, we took the scenic route along the Salmon River.  It was beautiful!  Thanks Dad for suggesting it

 Stopped for lunch in Salmon, Id.  The birthplace of Sacajawea.

Sock Hop and Field Trips

 

 The annual Sock Hop at school.  The kids look forward to it all year and mom dreads it!  They dance the night away and this year Abby won for best dressed. Woo hoo!

Gracie's field trip at UNR.  I love that I can spend this special time with them. 

P.S.  Notice the 9 yr old on her cell phone....

Nine

 Gracie is 9.  She has a strong spirit and has since she was born.  Gracie is a kind soul and has  a soft heart for those in need and with special needs.  She loves babies and wants to be a mommy when she grows up.  We call her our fashionista too.  She is into clothes and shoes....a girly girl for sure.

We love our Gracie and look forward to watching her grow up.

11 years ago I became a mom.  Bryanna changed our lives forever as did the next 2 girlies.  I really can't believe how fast the time goes.  She is such a good girl who is a good friend and always chooses the right.  She has a kind spirit and wants to serve others.

 Bryanna is a cowgirl at heart and if she has her way she will have a ranch with lots of horses when she grows up.  She wants to go on a mission and attend BYU.  She has worthy goals and I know she will be able to accomplish all she dreams of.

We love our Bryanna and are excited to watch her continue to grow into a beautiful young woman.

On the way home

 We stopped in Twin Falls, ID on the way back home.  Since it is a 16 hour drive to and from my parents, we stop to sleep on night.  We decided on Twin Falls because I really wanted to see Shoshone Falls.  It is normally really full with waterfalls but the water levels have been low this year. 

 It is still pretty awesome and beautiful.  The kids wanted to walk down to the water but unfortunately that's not possible.

 My camera was on the end of this post and so this was a risky family shot!  I was hoping it wouldn't fall off down into the canyon.

 

Whenever we are close to a temple we like to stop.  This is the Twin Falls, ID temple.  All temple are a beautiful sight.