Camping at Larson Ridge—Memorial Day

We went up to Larson Ridge, outside of Payson, on Saturday to camp with some of our Church friends.

      

One of the highlights of the day was catching horny toads. The little ones were easy enough for the kids to catch (Mommy’s horny toad catching days are over). Ellie named her’s Sarah and it was her pal all day even after it decided to bite her thumb. Nate wasn’t nearly as attached to his horny toad. We tried to catch a bigger one but it kept hissing at us so the kids didn’t want to pick it up. We took many walks over the weekend to look for horny toads.

 

On one of our walks we discovered a large tree that had fallen over a pond. It used to be a hunting perch but now the stand is in the water. We had fun climbing on the big tree.

 

Playing with the kids.

Oops! Something is missing from the back of the Jeep. This is what happens when a loose rock kicks up from another car into your rear window.

Eve is happily kissing herself in the mirror in the trailer.

 

Nate and Ella found a caterpillar. It is now in a chrysalis in his bug catcher at our house.

Hanging out and playing games.

Ellie loved the Faber’s trailer. Everything they had was her favorite! She loved this lounge chair and was so cozy she fell asleep in it.

 

Ellie borrowed Andrea’s sunglasses and Nate stole Mommy’s sunglasses.

Taking a bumpy wagon ride but they enjoyed it.

 

This is the view from just past our trailer. This is why it is called Larson Ridge. There is a canyon back there.

 

Eve’s food truck.

What camping trip would not be complete without lots of playing in the dirt!? The kids have to make sure they are good and dirty for the trip home.

Kindergarten Graduation

They sang some songs for us: Who let the A out…; the ABCs backwards; a numbers song counting to 20; they did the chicken dance and in the middle switched their hats to become spiders for the Itsy Bitsy Spider; Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.

 

Ellie waiting for the processional.

Nate walking up the aisle to the stage.

 

They came up to the stage with their hats on to Pomp and Circumstance. They then threw their hats in the air and it was announced they were graduated.

 

Nate and his teacher Mrs. Crockett. He says he is really going to miss seeing her everyday. She has taught him so much this year.

On to first grade we go.

  

Nate and some of his classmates (Maria, Aly, Natalie, Marisa (Natalie’s sister), Avari, Evie (Avari’s sister), and Nate).

The graduation gang.

 

For Nate’s special day he chose Peter Piper Pizza for lunch. They had a great time!

Nate won 101 tickets on this game. He ended up with 250 tickets and Ellie had 125. Not too shabby for 40 tokens worth.

Suns Game

For our 10 year wedding anniversary I got Paul Suns tickets for Game 4 of the Playoffs versus the Lakers. It was a great game and the best part is that we won. The game had 11 3-point shots made so it seemed like they were always making 3 pointers.

 

Some of the game action. Ellie’s favorite player is Steve Nash so all the pictures have him in them.

Dial soap’s Dancing Dads. Pretty entertaining.

The Gorilla.

Flags to help boost team spirit. It was very loud in there! Our voices were a little hoarse after the game.

 

The view across the sections from where we were sitting.

 

Phoenix Suns won! 115 to 106.

After the game. The top of the picture is the top row of the arena.

 

We rode the light rail to and from the game. It was so nice not to drive.

Crazy Hair

Eve missed out on crazy hair day during Spirit week so now it was her turn.

LOST Series Finale Get Together

Our LOST crew that got together to watch the finale. We had the kids in Nate’s room watching movies. They were so good at staying in the room!