{Family 2}

Our niece and nephew came and stayed the night with us this past week.

The kids, as well as Chad and I, adore these well behaved little personalities. But seriously, Ryley was in heaven with Colby in the house. He was his shadow. It was so sweet to watch. Colby was so patient for having a two year old with him for every breath and move!

Ryley was right in the middle of everything. Here the kids are interested in a Wii game, and Ry planted himself right in the middle.

Playing at Wilson Pool.

Maisey and Peyton

The boys

{Family 1}

Last week we went to Eugene to visit with family from Southern California. We had a great time just visiting and celebrating the short time we have together every so often. Grandma Ryan is looking great at 94 although this may have been her last trip up since it's long and she refuses to fly.

Whenever we go to visit Ryley enjoys running around my parents house going up and down the stairs, and playing with their big dog Chloe. Ryley is the perfect height to get smacked in the face with her big black lab tale!

Hopefully, I can post a big family picture soon from someone else's camera.

{Ward Campout}

Friday night we went to the ward camp out. The kids were ecstatic.

Especially when they discovered the water (which we somehow missed last year, hence them swimming in their clothes).This is a great campground because it has an enormous play structure (this picture is from our tent).Maisey loved riding her bike with her friends. And Ryley enjoyed watching the horses at the other side of our tent.

Although it was about 100 degrees, the shade actually provided some relief on days when I thought it was inescapable!

{Morgans RUN}

The other day we took the kids to Mogans Run, aka "Pirate Ship Park." Ryley is in love with boats (okay, he's really in love with anything transportation), but on this day he could care less- all he did was RUN!!! Some dad was there with his remote control car, and my son chased it like a little dog for at least 40 minutes.
All Chad could do was have regret over the fact he once owned a $400 car and I made him sell it (so he says). Later in the day I saw Chad "shopping" for one on the computer. Someday I told him- like five years from now when Ryley is old enough to drive it!

Since Ry wasn't very interested, I took pictures of this park for keepsake since he really does love this park, and I really love this park! There is a lot more not pictured, but if you haven't been, and you have a boy who loves boats, this is the place!

The smaller ship for your smaller captains.

{Late Bloomers}

The other day we decided to go raspberry picking. The one problem we ran into, was raspberries aren't really in bloom anymore (we missed their prime time in June). We managed to pick some late bloomers, but were dismayed when we barely found enough for one milkshake, rather than the six we were picking for!

Ryley could have cared less. He was obsessed with a tractor, ATV, and chickens.

Ryley telling the chickens goodbye.

I guess we will know for next year! And, we will crave raspberry shakes since all the local stores are out as well!

{Everything}

It's hard to say what we've been up to lately, because you probably already know we are always up to "everything." Sure I love to enjoy the small things in life like the kisses, hugs, and snuggle time I get from my family each and every day, but we also like to be involved in just about everything possible. When I say "We," I truly mean all of us like to be busy going, going, going.

I feel a bit robbed of sunshine this year... It just hasn't been hot enough to spend hours basking in. The kids still enjoy swimming a couple times a week, but I can't say I'm as excited as them- although I usually love water!

Here are some random pictures of little things we've been up to:

We went boating and swimming with a couple families at the lake last Saturday. I also enjoyed discussing a wonderful book at book club that morning, followed by Saturday market and Maisey's Primary activity, (all before the lake).

I've been sewing some nights, mostly accessories and baby stuff. I think everyone is getting tired of it but me- and Ryley with his cars. Ryley just can't seem to keep his toys away from my machine. He also ventured out and got himself into trouble- something I'm thankful he doesn't do very often. I've learned not to leave my stuff out.Ryley also finds joy in the laundry basket- I mean his boat! He is also becoming quite fond of the camera, hence the cheesy grin.
We hope we have some warm summer days ahead while we catch up on a few neglect summer play dates!