WORTH A SHOT

So about 12 years ago when Nate and I were dating, we went hiking and came across this beautiful meadow. It was filled with flowers and a had a brook that ran through it. Picture perfect. Well a little while ago I started thinking about getting Sophie's pictures and I remembered this place. After so long, I started to wonder if I remembered it right and if it did exist. I talked Nate into going for a hike when we were at the cabin this past weekend. He carried Sophie the entire way, Connor and I did fine and Ellie whined the entire way. It was a rocky path (if a path at all) but when we stepped into that clearing, it was all worth it..almost. I changed Sophie into this tutu and headband and that's when she started being a stinker. You know how you get this preconceived idea in your head and then it doesn't turn out like you wanted. Well Sophie didn't think this photo shoot was fun at all..and Ellie cried about all the bugs. Oh life with children!! Well we managed a few salvageable shots..enjoy

YOU'LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT

Ok so Connor turns 8 on Saturday but we had a family celebration a little early and look what he got. So I was not all for this but my husband insists he's old enough. Connor has been asking for a BB gun and he got it. He was so excited he opened his present first thing in the morning and after a few "safety" pointers from his father (the man who shot himself) he was on his way and shot empty pop cans and targets all day long. What am I getting myself into???

JULY FOURTH

So here we are on a tradtional Richfield Fourth of July. A parade, fireworks and lots of candy. Does it get any better? The kids love getting the candy and Sophie caught on quick, picking up one piece at a time and shoving the whole thing in her mouth..wrapper and all. Happy Freedom Day everyone.

This past Saturday, we all got to go to Seven Peaks with Nates family. We had a great time other than the fact that Sophie smashed her big toe...enough to turn it black and blue within minutes. But she toughed it out and loved the water. Connor went on the big rides with Papa and Nate and I waited for like an hour to hit the new Vortex ride (think really big toilet) Anyways we had a great time and the kids loved it! Thanks grandma and grandpa..and I've decided I don't look half bad in a swimsuit..at least next to some of those people there. But don't worry not good enough to take off the boardshorts.

For those of you who know Connor, he kind of struggles in doing things by himself..like hanging up his clothes, tying shoes, etc. Well the other day I come upstairs, and lo and behold he was making himself a sandwich. I almost pooped my pants. This was a shocker to me..enough to get the camera out and take a few shots. See Connor you can do it!!