Clifty Creek Conservation

We were blessed to have my parents over Mother's Day weekend, and they loved it so much they decided to come for Father's Day weekend too!  Well, those weren't the exact reasons, but we loved having my mom and dad here for Mother's Day and Father's Day.

The day before Father's Day we all went to Clifty Creek Conservation to hike to the natural stone arch.






We took a little rest stop.










We made it to the stone arch! 










Our walk on the way back from the arch, we took the other half of the loop back.  The trail wasn't so steep but it was longer; about a 1/2 mile longer.  Our kids fared pretty well and didn't complain about the long hike.  Haley didn't complain much either as she was sleeping for a long time while I was carrying her. 

I should have gotten a picture of my dad and Lee on Father's Day, but didn't.  Clark has a nice little Lego creation display though!


What a lucky dad and grandpa to have these girls in their lives!

Good Things to Come

I loved this clip about Elder Jeffrey R. Holland as a young father off to graduate school.  He is one of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Sharing Fridge Raiding Secrets

My kids' friend was over yesterday. During the day Shanna and Haley decided to show him the glory of fridge marauding. When I discovered what they had done (why else would there be empty lime and lemon juice bottles laying on the kitchen floor?!) their little friend walked by me and said, pointing to the empty bottles, "I don't like that stuff."

I had some trouble recently (from last Wednesday till yesterday) with some dental bills--which I did get figured out.  Clark picks up on a lot and without me thinking about it of course heard me talk about my dental bills for my four cavities.  Last night Clark was asking about my cavities and how I acquired them.  I really didn't have an answer. I basically responded with an I-don't-know.  (I am an excellent floss-er...ask Lee.) 

But Clark had more on his plate.  "Well, Mom, you shouldn't go on so many dates with Dad."

A very interesting comment.  "Why Clark?"

Clark apparently has come downstairs too many time after the kids were supposed to be in bed, asleep. "Because of all the treats you eat with Dad on your dates!" 

A great clip about successful "Mormons"--members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (of which I am a member.) It shows briefly the Missionary Training Center in Provo where I spent four weeks training for my 18-month mission to Los Angeles and to the Los Angeles Temple Visitors' Center. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Cal!

Our little Cal turned FIVE!  Even though we were away from home visiting the Heits, we still went all out (as much as we could ha ha).  I think it was a success.  The pictures will tell all!
Making fondant at about 10:30 or 11pm at night...as always.  I need to plan better and make the fondant during the daytime.  Clark's birthday is coming up and that will give me a chance to try my pre-planning preparation fondant plan.


We had to throw in a few decorations....


A Lego Space Police cake.  Great job Lee!





The next morning, or should I write a few hours later.  Why do I always go to bed late the eve of a birthday?



After church and ready for the party!







Haley slept through the party.  Haley and Shanna had fevers Saturday and Sunday morning, and Elden last week.


Elden enjoying a second lunch during the party.