Swimmin' and hikin'

So we went swimming for the first time this summer and the kids had a blast.

Last summer we took the kids swimming a couple times a week

We definitely need to try to go more often. I just need to get over the fact that I look horrible in a swimming suit and go so Alexus can have fun.

We also decided to take the kids on a hike to Dough Nut Falls. We thought it would be good exercise for everyone and it would be something new and different. The kids had a lot of fun Alexus made sure we found our way on the trail in the forest.

Alexus had to be the leader every time Jace would get in front Alexus would run around him. She is so competitive already. She definitely gets that from her daddy. (I'm sorry Jace)
When we got to the Falls we walked through the water and Alexus completely came apart she hated that her sock were wet and she wanted to take them off right thenAlls well that ends well we had so much fun together. When we got back from the hike we had our lunch by the little creek . The kids threw rocks in it and fed the squirrels we took our time and enjoyed the morning.

Scales and Tails at the Library

Theresa is still in town after our trip to Oregon because Royce and Chase have a Lacross camp at BYU . So me and Alexus met Theresa, Cody, Zack, Kim, Jace and Trevor at the library for the scales and tails show. It was a lot of fun and the kids really enjoyed it. Zack was picked to help hold a snake. I think he just wanted to get picked I don't think he really wanted to hold a snake.

Zack holding a snake but kinda freaked out.

Alexus and Jace touching the huge snake

All the kids following the big turtle. He was running for cover under the table. You could tell this was not his first rodeo he knew just where to go to get away from the kids.

Cowgirl Alexus - North Powder July 16 th - 20th

Our entire family except Calvin and James went to see my dads brothers and their families in Oregon. Our parents used to take me and Theresa every summer for our vacation. Every time we went they always had cows to move, doctor or work in one way or another. This time was no exception. When we pulled up at the corral Aunt Leslie had two horses saddled and ready to go for the boys to ride. They got out of the car and rode for a couple hours - until Uncle Dale got there and said there were a couple herds of cows that needed to be moved. So we loaded up 2 four wheelers and 2 horses and off we went. When we arrived at the pasture we had the 2 horses and the 2 four wheelers and the following people - Uncle dale, my dad, Me, Alexus, Theresa, Royce, Chase, Zack, Cody and Kevin. The cows didn't have a chance well really all we had to do was open the gate and the cows just moved pastures on there own. All this with in the first few hour of getting there. And the remaining days were just as busy. I will let the pictures do the talking:

Pa paw and Alexus walking the horse

Alexus and Theresa holding their noses because Alexus says "it stinks"

The gang taking a break and getting something to eat after moving some cattle

Chase, Megan, Alexus (still thinks it stinks) and Sierra under the horse trailer for some shade

Alexus and Pa paw how cuteEveryone watching as the boys try to rope a calfThe kids eating on Uncle Dales deckLindsey, Alexus and Dalee Jo playing the "shampoo game" they would take turns sitting on the balls and pretend to shampoo and style each others hair. They made this up on their own and played for hours. It was so cute