Fun With Family

Family camping trip at Bumblebee

This last weekend ( Aug 28th, 29th ) my family decided it might be fun to go camping together. Ben and hadn't been this summer so we decided to make the 4 hour drive out to Coeur d' Alene to spend some much needed time with nature. We had such a great time. I mostly sat by the fire eating yummy camping food, and Ben spend 3/4 of our trip by the lake. He loves fishing!! He can spend hours outside patiently waiting  for a nibble. I went out with him, and only lasted about an hour. Overall, we had a wonderful time together and can't wait to go again next year

 Me and my love roasting marshmallows 

 Steph and I 

 Maddy and Kylah

 Melanie and Ash

My dad set up a nice little kitchen for us

Maddy's birthday by the lake

Last weekend Ben and I were fortunate enough to in Coeur d' Alene while my family was celebrating Maddy's 10th birthday. I can't believe Madyson is already 10 years old! I can remember rocking her as baby! She is growing up to be such a fun and sweet girl. I am a very proud anutie!  

 Madyson excited to open her presents

 Me and Ky

 All the girls posing with our favorite Aunt Cheryl

Pendleton Oregon

The first week of August  I took a trip over to Pendleton Oregon  to see my sister-in-law Mary and her adorable kiddos Owen and Cameron. Ben had been gone for a week on a high mountain hike with his dad In Idaho ( Pictures to come ) but meet me in Oregon on his way home. It was a wonderful surprise! I love spending time with Mary. Just last summer we were living in the same apartment complex in Liberty Lake, Wa having dinner together once a week, going to the pool and having lots of fun girl talk. We defiantly need our husband to get jobs closer to each other so we  I won't have to miss her so much!!

 Me and Cameron

 So happy to have Ben home with me

 Ben and Owen having a sword fight while watching "Pirates of the Caribbean" 

 Cameron.. such a happy little boy

One last picture with the boys before we had to leave