Eclipse

Bethany Sorensen and McKenzie

So on June 29th Ken, Kenzie and I joined a bunch of friends at the movie theater in Yuba city to wait to get in to see Eclipse, the 12:02 showing. It was a lot of fun. This was Kenzie first midnight showing and she loved it. She was so excited when I told her I was taking her. It was great having Ken there as well. We had a great time with the PAtino's , Chance's ,Sorensen's, Knudson's And Laura Keith and Tina Bond.
We all enjoyed the movie a lot! Of course as one who has read the books a few times. I can say that there are some discrepancies but that is to be expected. I still like the books better but I really enjoy the movies a great deal I can't wait to see what the next movie will be like.
Good times, good times.

Good-bye Carr Family

Dave, Jenny, Eliza, and Hannah


Ok so the pool party was not the only reason called us together. It was one last hoorah with everyone before the Carr family moved to Colorado. Needless to when the afternoon was over there were not to many dry eyes.
Kenzie's best friend is leaving and while i didn't actually see her cry at least not that day. She did cry when she heard Dave got his orders. She locked herself in her room for a little bit. She doesn't like to cry in front of others.
While we are going to miss the Carr's i am happy for them. I know they have been wanting to back there for awhile. We will just have to keep in touch and I will have to find a way to send Kenzie out to visit at some point.

summer fun at the Patino's

Sammy on the trampoline
Cali laying on the trampoline while the boys jump around her. ( crazy girl)
Macie Knudson and Cali



Sammy and Brooklyn Patino

So the end of June Sarah Patino invited a bunch of people to her house for a pool party. The Kids had a ton of fun. This was a great fun summer activity.

LAke Tahoe with the girl scouts

Us At Fallen leaf Lake.
Ken An I at Fallen leaf lake
McKenzie and Jami wallis on the bridge over the river at the visitors center

My girl scout troop at fallen leaf lake.

Emerald Bay
the troop going for a bike ride
the three youngest members of the troop. Cali, Jami,Delila Samson
Sammy buried in pillows in the car
The troop taking a rest from a long drive.
SNOW!!!!

SO in June I took my little girl scout troop camping. And My husband and boys also came along. they got a different camp site and did a father son campout with them. We went to the campground at Fallen leaf lake wich is in the Tahoe Basin because it was cheaper. We had so much fun.
It was funny because when we first saw the snow when we were driving up there i had to tease the girls saying I bet you didn't know we we snow camping and all of them turned pale and said no. Of course there was none on there ground where we camped but it was still fun to tease.And it was in the mountains surrounding us which did make it a bit cooler but that was ok. We were there for three nights and while we were there we did bike riding, stargazing worked on a few badges and just all around had a good time. we also went to the visitor's center and did the trail there. I was shocked at how deep and high the river was. In all the years Ken and I have taken the family it has never been that high. that bridge Kenzie and Jami were sitting on was very literally sitting on the water. There was a part where the water was coming up from under the bridge and there was a nice puddle we had to go through to get to the other side of the bridge and trail. I am so used to being able to walk off the bridge and go a ways out before we even touch the water so this was a bit on the surreal side for me. It was nonetheless a beautiful site to behold.
I was happy to have all my family there. There was also another father there who did a father/ daughter camp out with the younger one while his wife helped with the girl scouts.
It was great. I am so happy I had this opportunity with these girls. I am also so thankful that I get to be this involved in my own daughters lives. What huge Blessing it is for me to be an influence in something they love so much. And Just knowing that makes it worth it for me. It isn't always easy but i honestly wouldn't change being there leader as long it isn't necessary.

Cali's baptism

Cali and Ken before the baptism
Cali in her new white dress that I made for her
Cali and Ken after the baptism

Today was a big day for miss Cali. She was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.She has been waiting very anxiously for thsi day to arrive. She was so excited for today to get here. I am so proud of her.
Wow that is three out of the four baptized. That is Crazy.

Kermit

Say hello to Kermit. The night before Cali was to get baptized I had to run to the store. When I went outside boy was I shocked to see this big guy sitting on sidewalk right under my bottom front step. I am so glad I didn't step on him that would have totally freaked me out. It was so funny because he totally didn't move he was like a statue. When I got home from the store Kermit had moved to my garden.

Sammy's helping

So today I was trying to get things cleaned around the house. I had just taken in a load of clothes from the dryer into the house when I came Back out I had to do a double look at Sammy because he was half in the washer trying to get the clothes out of the washer to put in the dryer. I of course had to laugh about this and I obviously had to go get my camera.
It's too bad that all my kids can't be this willing to help with the laundry. Oh well I will enjoy this while it lasts.