Saturday, August 9, 2008

Andy Turns 30!!!!



Happy 30th Birthday!! I can't believe he is thirty, that just sounds so old. Regardless the years just keep flying by. Andy may be thirty but he doesn't look (or act for that matter) a day older than twenty. Isn't your thirties the new twenties anyway?

McCall


We went up to McCall for the annual Pence family get together. We had a wonderful time relaxing, swimming, hiking, and hanging out with family.

Elly and her cousin Myles starting out there adventure on a trial behind the cabin.


Elly discovered an over-sized dandelion. I love how kids get so fascinated with the simplest of things.


Here we are at the end of the hike. They were all troopers and walked the whole way.


Elly enjoyed the campfire and of course the s'mores.

Andy and Mason spotted this deer right outside where we were staying. I couldn't believe how close they got to it.

Playing with balloons outside Chapalas.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Summer's Special Day


My sister Jenelle brought our sisters and family together for the neatest baby shower/birthing blessing for Summer. To keep things short and sweet the evening was full of much laughter, love, and tears. That night will always be remembered and cherished by all of us.


Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Ellys 2nd Birthday

Time sure does go by way too fast. I can hardly believe that our baby girl is now two. We celebrated her second year at Sandy Point Park/Beach with family. Andy and I sure enjoyed watching Elly get excited for her special day and believe me she new that it was her day. Elly especially loved it when everyone sang Happy Birthday to her. (Notice the ear to ear grin on her face below.) We sure love our little, Elly and are anticipating what this year is going to bring.

Elly loved her Birthday cake made specially from Aunt Summer. Summer is an amazing cook and didn't disappoint on Ellys cake. Thanks Summer!! To this day Elly talks about Summer making her Birthday cake.

Daddy's little girl!

Cousin Sam and Elly at the beach, Idaho style.

Elly and Laney enjoying there lollipops.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

4th of July at the Ranch


Elly got on the horse with Zan, Ysabel and Fords grandma. Elly could sense that I didn't know much about horses and wouldn't get on with me or Andy. Zan is much more experienced with horses considering she grew up there. What a great time we had, we couldn't of asked for a more beautiful, tranquil, and fun place to spend our 4th of July. (Thanks Zickgraf and Harris family for such a wonderful time!)

Cindy and Kristie taking the kids on a ride.

Andy and myself road the horses up to this beautiful look out. It was absolutely beautiful!
There was a volleyball tournament that we played in. We had a blast and came home with $$$$, new T-shirts, and the title as champions. (Kristie wants everyone to know that the shirts were large and that she is wearing shorts :)

After the parade the the town put on the cutest little carnival for the kids. Here Ysabel and Elly are taking a ride on the mini fairus wheel. The girls loved it.
Elly decided to sit down and gather her candy in between her legs. Ysabel on the on other hand just saw a bear mascot from a school and didn't like what she saw. Can you see the fear in her eyes as she runs screaming to her mom.

Small town fourth of July was the best. The parade was quaint and full of tonz of fun. From loads of candy (which the kids loved) to horses and the locals.

Mason the Pirate Turns 5!

Mason is obviously a pro when is comes to blowing out the candles.

The birthday boy and his best buddy Miles all dressed up for the pirate party.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Summer Fun


Ava and Elly getting ready for the big bicycle ride. (Notice the smile) We went on a bicycle ride on the greenbelt with the Odgens.



Taking a break from the ride and of course only at the park.

Fathers of the year pushing there daughters and catching up on sports.




At the end of the road. All tired out.