CAMPING

We had lots of fun camping this past weekend up in Ashton at the Oberhansley family campground. We floated the river a bunch of times. Chris was one serious river guide.

It was a beautiful day! Dylan enjoyed swimming in the little pool that they damned off. Hayley preferred to sit on the rocks, since we saw a few snakes living in the pool's wall.

Dylan had fun throwing rocks all weekend. He kept on trying to take down the swimming pool's wall. Below is Hayley with the Elk antlers that were on the cabin wall.

Mostly we did a lot of eating and had fun making smores. Hayley even got some in her hair! And we got eaten alive by mosquitos. We can't wait to go back again. It is so nice not to know what time it is or have to worry about about where we are going next. Hayley really did NOT enjoy the camping experience. Maybe if we go more she will learn to like it. We are lucky to have such a beautiful spot to go that Chris' family has put so much time and effort into.

Soccer is Over

We just ended another season of "magnet ball" as I call it. Where the kids follow the ball around like magnets. Hayley had a pretty good year. She never made a goal but had lots of fun. She does it for the social aspect not really the sport. Her team wasn't the greatest but they didn't seem to mind. But they actually won the last game so she ended on a good note.

BOATING

Our friends Mitch and Cari invited us to go boating for family night. It was lots of fun! What can we say for Chris and wakeboarding, NOT SO MUCH! He tried really hard for his first time. Six times drinking water and he was done. Cari made it look easy and would pop right up. We had a picnic on the dock and went swimming in the pretty cold water. We are used to my dad's pool that's always 85 degrees.

Here's Cari showing off her skills. Maybe next time I will try. Chris and Hayley went tubing but all of the pictures were too blurry. Every time they hit a big bump and Hayley would almost fly off Chris would wrap his legs around her. Dylan thought it was a funny show.

Education Week 2008

My mom, aunt Karen and her friend Elaine came up to Education Week this year. Last year I only went to one day but this year I got to go to all of it. I learned so much and had to take notes because my brain is in overload right now. I learned so much and wish I could share it all. Some of the main key points that I learned were, like the sons of Mosiah we all have our times that we are in the wilderness. They did not turn back and neither should we. If we come to the Savior he will heal us like the little children one by one. If we share what we have learned from our time in the wilderness then others can learn from us. We are all in this together. We need to help each other win the race. You cannot cross the finish line of exaltation ALONE!! Pres. Hinkley said that we are chosen generation and that we must not take that for granted. The good are getting better and the bad are getting worse. But if we stand a little taller we have nothing to fear. Jesus touched the untouchables. As must we. I hope we can be better friends, neighbors, missionaries, and families. I am greatful for all of your friendships and hope I can be the best that I can be!

Folk Dance Festival

We went to the Dance Festival last night. It is so fun to see 10 countries come together and dance. I was thinking as I was watching them perform. That there only so many movements you can do with your body in dancing. Yet each country was so different and unique. It's fun to learn about their history and cultures. China is my favorite. They are the most entertaining and have the best coreography. When Israel danced they brought out their flag and ours and waved it together. I thought why can't there be peace in this world, we are all children of God. Can you tell I've been at Education Week? The picture above is France and then China and then Russia on the bottom.