Indian Boys

Cole has a super cute friend Josh.  The two of them are so similar and like to do many of the same things.  They never stop being creative.  There is always something they do that makes the day exciting.  Today it was a little face painting.  Cute boys!

Sunday at Grandma and Grandpa's House

When we can and when it works out, we go up to my parents for Sunday dinner.  It is fun to see those that can come over.  Dinner is always great, especially the rolls!  It reminds me of growing up and being with my cousins and spending time with each other.  Wish we were close to both families to see more cousins we love.  We love our families!

Pulling out the toys my mom got from the school to use on the 24th of July.  They wanted to test them out. :)

Seven Peaks

My boys got "Peak" reading passes for Seven Peaks at school.  I decided not to buy the Pass of all Passes because I didn't feel like I used them all that much last year.  Today was a completely different experience at Seven Peaks.  Owen sat on my lap for the big rides and floated on his own in the lazy river.  He finally figured out how to control himself.  Hallelujah!  For some reason, they won't let you take any kind of floatation devise in the park except a life jacket.  We met my sisters, my mom, and cousins for a fun day.  Sorry Cole Marker...I think you were busy playing in the wave pool during most of my picture taking.  You were there though!

The Fairy Tree

What would Grandma's yard be like without this pretty tree?  The kids call it the "Fairy Tree."  I caught these two sitting under it and couldn't help but take a pic.

May The Force Be With You

We had a piano recital at our home yesterday.  We love Angela and the great piano teacher she is.  Kade and Brayden both played two pieces and then Jonathan and Matthew played a few.  The finale was a Star War's duet played by non other than Kade and Brayden.  Complete with a grand entrance, dressed in costume-marching in together.  It was a fun surprise to their piano teacher who had no idea about that part.  A big thank you to Angela for composing a fun song for the two of them.  They are musicians for sure.  Way to go boys!

This is a tad blurry, but I am glad it somehow downloaded so they can be heard!  And yes, my piano needs to be tuned. :)

Purser Family Reunion at Bear Lake

From Wednesday July 3rd to the 7th, we got together with the Purser side for a fun and relaxing reunion at Bear Lake.  I hadn't been there since I was five.  I didn't realize it is a mini Caribbean!  The water was so beautiful.  Yes the water was cold, but the views were amazing.  It was so much fun to be all together.

Bear Lake sunrise.

I snagged this picture of the cabin we stayed at online.  I am so sad I didn't take one single pic of this perfect cabin.  

Thanks to Jill for such a great find.

Kitchen/Front Room.

Great Room upstairs.

Morning games in the basement-still in pjs.

Cole and Lincoln playing.

Baby Kelsey...what a cutie pie.

Had to have one of these while we were there.

Cute yellow light house where we turn to drive up to the cabin.

July 4th happenings at the KOA campground in Garden City.  What a blast!  The best part was when the girls had to pedal for 10 counts and then the guys in the front would pedal for 10 counts.  

The girls were faster. ;)

I am so glad we were able to go inside Minnetonka Cave.  It was 40 degrees inside, which was pretty cold, but my boys loved it.  

896 stairs in all!

After the cave, we all drove into Logan to see the long awaited movie.

We saved our water day till Saturday.  I loved how the lake had a gradual deepness to it.  The kids could walk out pretty far and had plenty of playing room in shallow water.  We need to come back to this lake for sure.

Without realizing what Cole was up to, the very first thing he did when we arrived at the beach was design his own treasure map in the sand.  Included was the "X marks the spot" and buried treasure.  Mark marched along his map and dug to reach the extra special Bear Lake rock that Cole had found.  I love the way Cole imagines and uses his mind to make something so cool.

Our beach setup.

Owen and Braden all worn out.

Grandpa and Grandma getting on the tube.  Yahoo!

Already starting off with the go slower "thumbs down" signal.

They loved it.

Our "Do not tress-pass" spot on the North Idaho side.  I took this pic as we drove away from playing at this perfect secluded beach.

Two of the nights ended in cloudy, gusty, storms.  Made things a little exciting.  Thanks Sadie for this awesome picture.  

Great memories made.