They really wanted to go swimming, but we didn't have suits, so of course they just stripped down. It was so cute to see their little white bums walking up the creek. Savannah has been telling everyone how she went skinny dippin' in the mountains!Sunday, August 16, 2009
Camping
We have really been wanting to go camping all summer, and it just hasn't been working out, until finally last weekend we went up Hobble Creek! It was a lot of fun, and the kids loved it. My camera battery died at the beginning of the trip, which is unfortunate because I look smokin' hot when I camp. I did happen to get a few shots of this though:
They really wanted to go swimming, but we didn't have suits, so of course they just stripped down. It was so cute to see their little white bums walking up the creek. Savannah has been telling everyone how she went skinny dippin' in the mountains!
They really wanted to go swimming, but we didn't have suits, so of course they just stripped down. It was so cute to see their little white bums walking up the creek. Savannah has been telling everyone how she went skinny dippin' in the mountains!
Monday, August 10, 2009
24th of July!
Mapleton has a parade every year for Pioneer Day. All of the Primarys in the area make floats for it. This is ours for this year! Matt pulled the trailer, and I walked along behind it with all of the kids.
Some kids rode on the float. Most of them rode their bikes behind it. It was fun, and I'm glad all of the planning for it is over. Afterward, we had breakfast with some friends, then headed to Leamington for the weekend to ride horses, play in the river, and light some fireworks. It was a fun weekend!
Savannah is into being a cowgirl lately and loves her boots and hat. I thought this was cute when she fell asleep with her hat on.
Some kids rode on the float. Most of them rode their bikes behind it. It was fun, and I'm glad all of the planning for it is over. Afterward, we had breakfast with some friends, then headed to Leamington for the weekend to ride horses, play in the river, and light some fireworks. It was a fun weekend!
Savannah is into being a cowgirl lately and loves her boots and hat. I thought this was cute when she fell asleep with her hat on.Kolste Family Reunion
I'm trying to get caught up on all of the stuff we have been doing this summer. Early in July, we went to Montana for a family reunion. I have never been there in the summer, so it was a lot of fun!
We stopped at Bear World on our way up. It is right outside Rexburg. There were, in fact, a lot of bears at Bear World. Savannah loved it! She kept wanting to get out to see the bears until we told her they would eat her!
They had a big petting zoo area that the kids loved too.
Next, we headed to Yellowstone. Our kids are a little young for it, but it sure is pretty. Turns out kids don't think waiting around for an hour to see water spray out of the ground is all that cool, but you can't go to Yellowstone and not see Old Faithful! I kept wondering when a bear was going to climb on our car, but apparently that doesn't happen much anymore.
This is my favorite picture! Matt is just thinking he is funny, but he really is the best at spotting things far away. I can't tell you how often we are driving, and he suddenly pulls over because he saw something clear out in a field he wants to check out. He is a good person to have with you at Yellowstone!
We saw lots of buffalo and elk, but no bears on cars or bears eating elk. Darn.
This baby fawn was in a field right outside of Great Falls. Like I said, Matt can spot anything from the car. He happened to look over, and see a baby deer nursing, so he pulled over. We walked out into the field and took some pictures. He was so cute!
We stopped at Bear World on our way up. It is right outside Rexburg. There were, in fact, a lot of bears at Bear World. Savannah loved it! She kept wanting to get out to see the bears until we told her they would eat her!
They had a big petting zoo area that the kids loved too.
Next, we headed to Yellowstone. Our kids are a little young for it, but it sure is pretty. Turns out kids don't think waiting around for an hour to see water spray out of the ground is all that cool, but you can't go to Yellowstone and not see Old Faithful! I kept wondering when a bear was going to climb on our car, but apparently that doesn't happen much anymore.
This is my favorite picture! Matt is just thinking he is funny, but he really is the best at spotting things far away. I can't tell you how often we are driving, and he suddenly pulls over because he saw something clear out in a field he wants to check out. He is a good person to have with you at Yellowstone!
We saw lots of buffalo and elk, but no bears on cars or bears eating elk. Darn.
This baby fawn was in a field right outside of Great Falls. Like I said, Matt can spot anything from the car. He happened to look over, and see a baby deer nursing, so he pulled over. We walked out into the field and took some pictures. He was so cute!
We eventually made it to Matt's home town, Belt. It is a pretty cute little town!
We went to play in the creek. It was too cold even for Savannah, so I knew I didn't want to get in. I've turned into quite the sissy when it comes to cold water, but Matt had a good time with the kids.
It was fun seeing all of the family. Too bad Max is such a Mama's boy, because he had quite the fan club that was willing to hold him if he would let them!
A bunch of the cousins playing at the park.
The whole family minus Darrick and his family, who couldn't make it. 9 kids and 30 grandkids so far.
The reunion was with Matt's dad's side of the family. We went to visit the property where they grew up, then went to visit the graves of his Dad's parents and two brothers. It was really nice to be able to visit.
All together, we had a great time, and our kids were exhausted from all of the fun!!
We went to play in the creek. It was too cold even for Savannah, so I knew I didn't want to get in. I've turned into quite the sissy when it comes to cold water, but Matt had a good time with the kids.
It was fun seeing all of the family. Too bad Max is such a Mama's boy, because he had quite the fan club that was willing to hold him if he would let them!
A bunch of the cousins playing at the park.
The whole family minus Darrick and his family, who couldn't make it. 9 kids and 30 grandkids so far.
The reunion was with Matt's dad's side of the family. We went to visit the property where they grew up, then went to visit the graves of his Dad's parents and two brothers. It was really nice to be able to visit.
All together, we had a great time, and our kids were exhausted from all of the fun!!Monday, August 3, 2009
Rockin' Birthday Party of 2009!
Savannah and Max had a double birthday party early in July! It was a pretty sweet party despite the rainy day!
Birthday parties are all about the cake for Savannah! She talked about it for weeks in advance and insisted that she wanted a horse cake! I have to admit, I am pretty proud of this cake I made for her! She loved it!
Max had his own mini football cake! He is a big fan of just about all food, so having his own cake was pretty exciting stuff!
He polished off the whole thing with a little help from his dad!
It was a water party, and they thought the slide was a lot of fun, but eventually it was too cold even for the kids, so it didn't last too long.
And the highlight of the party was Savannah's new pony! Really? What 3 year old needs a pony? Her uncles think they are funny and all pitched in to buy her a pony for her birthday. They came to borrow our horse trailer the morning of the party, which I thought was a little fishy...then they showed up with this! Of course Savannah is thrilled! The girl is obsessed with horses. She named him Skittles! Isn't he cute? Our kids are so spoiled!
Just enjoying some cake!
All of the kids got to have pony rides. He is pretty wild now, so they had to have some helpers.
Max had plenty of helpers when it came to opening his presents! I can't believe how fast this year has gone for him! I am planning on doing a whole other post of his first year! He seemed to enjoy his birthday party as much as a one year old would!
More pony rides!
Birthday parties are all about the cake for Savannah! She talked about it for weeks in advance and insisted that she wanted a horse cake! I have to admit, I am pretty proud of this cake I made for her! She loved it!
Max had his own mini football cake! He is a big fan of just about all food, so having his own cake was pretty exciting stuff!
He polished off the whole thing with a little help from his dad!
It was a water party, and they thought the slide was a lot of fun, but eventually it was too cold even for the kids, so it didn't last too long.
And the highlight of the party was Savannah's new pony! Really? What 3 year old needs a pony? Her uncles think they are funny and all pitched in to buy her a pony for her birthday. They came to borrow our horse trailer the morning of the party, which I thought was a little fishy...then they showed up with this! Of course Savannah is thrilled! The girl is obsessed with horses. She named him Skittles! Isn't he cute? Our kids are so spoiled!
Just enjoying some cake!
All of the kids got to have pony rides. He is pretty wild now, so they had to have some helpers.
Max had plenty of helpers when it came to opening his presents! I can't believe how fast this year has gone for him! I am planning on doing a whole other post of his first year! He seemed to enjoy his birthday party as much as a one year old would!
More pony rides!Happy Birthday to Savannah and Max! I told you it was a rockin' party! Thanks to everyone that came!
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