Ward Party Sept. 10

We went to the ward party that they have each year in the park. We brought the train, water slide, and they had the candy cannon. Of coarse we had a great dinner. This year we had pulled pork sandwiches. All of our kids came to the party. It is so fun watching them go down the slide and see how muddy they get. Luckily this year no one got hurt.

Cal's Birthday

Cal is now 51!! He is not that excited. He hates birthdays. He is always easy to shop for because he picks out his own present a few months before his birthay comes. This year he wanted a gun. On Monday the 4th all of the kids came over and we had a bar-b-que. We got him a mint cake from Glause Pastry Shop. It is our new favorite cake, quite expensive but it's worth it. He had a great time being with the family.

UEA Weekend At The Cabin

While the guys went out fishing we took Addie to the Manila parade. I forgot my camera so I don't have pictures. All of us girls made a Thanksgiving craft which turned out really cute. We got all of the supplies at The Wood Connection.

Bingham Ball

Devin got asked to Bingham Ball. They rang the bell and there was a cute sign that said, It would be EGG-cellent if you went to Bingham Ball with me. Then there was plastic Easter eggs leading from the porch to the grass which was covered with eggs. Devin opened the eggs and they all had candy in them but one and it had the girls name on it.
Devin answered the girl by getting a bag of frozen peas and putting them in a bowl with the answer in it and his sign said, I would have told you in person, but I got so scared I peed on your porch. He did say YES!

Ashley's Shower Aug 29

We gave Ashley Pilcher Rowley a baby shower. She is having a little girl. We got this cute wreath that was made out of diapers. I took a picture in case we need to make another one.

July

Where has July gone? We have been so busy with youth conference, girls camp, and camping at the cabin that July has slipped by. On the 24th of July everyone in my family was able to be there, it was so nice. While they were there I had everyone dress in camo and we took a family picture. That is the first one since Dustin's mission. We got big tubes and went down a river by Spirit Lake. Our family and Dave and Vicki's family went. Besides all of the bruises from rocks everyone had a good time. Cal and I stayed with Addie so Dustin and Rochelle could go down so we haven't experienced it yet. After the river run we roasted hot dogs over the fire, and had lunch it was a lot of fun. In the mornings the guys went fishing. It wasn't very good this time, I think they caught them all last time. Ha ha. We also went fishing in another river. Cal seen a couple of moose, but no fish in there either. I enjoyed the weekend spending quality time with the family. That is my favorite thing to do!!! Thanks everyone for all that you do. I love you!!!!

Conversations With A Moonflower

I am always feeling overwhelmed with life. I feel like I am always running a hundred miles an hour in every direction possible. That there is no time outs or no time for me. My friend could tell that I was over whelmed one day and she brought this book over for me to read. It is a wonderful book! It lets you know that it is alright to slow down a little and take time for yourself. It is called Conversations With A Moonflower by Christine T. Hall. I like the quote on the front of the book, "Life's most profound lessons are often learned from the most unexpected sources" I recommend this book to everyone to read.