highest peak in South Dakota

House

We have been doing some work on the house. We first replaced the front room window. This was quite pricey and a big job. We needed lots of manpower to lift that window. I when spent the last month repainting the house. The weather here, and Hazels nap schedule, made the process long. It's not done, but I am, all that's left is the trim which Dan said he would do. It might be the end of summer before it's finished.

Perkins Family

Pinewood PTA had a Family Hoe Down for the end of the year. They offered pony rides, (which Hazel loved but I didn't have my camera) cake walk, pie eating contest, square dancing and a few games. They had pictures and costumes. How could I refuse. Dan was even a little excited about the idea. I think that it turn out like of cute. Now it is summer, if only the sun would come out.

Vancouver Temple

Last weekend we were able to go to Canada for the Vancouver Temple House. It was very beautiful but busy. We had a group of 19 people and it seemed that was to hard to keep everyone on the same page. After the temple we went Newton wave pool for some swimming. It was about 15 miles away. Canada has some good Leisure Centres. I think that there are 4 pools like this one within 30 miles. After we tried to get some dinner, but there was a HOCKEY game going on and they could seat us. So we spilt in to two groups and ate in different places. We got home at 10PM. I sure wish that Mom, dad, Tracy and girls could have stayed longer so they could join us.

Hazel is trying out her backpacking skills out the beach near La Connor. She got mad then I took the sleeping pad off her back and only eat a few rocks and drift wood. The picture with the great smile (laugh) is her teasing me about putting rocks in her mouth. (which there is one in there but it's small)
Dan took the kids (Everyone but Hazel and I) for an overnight-er on Hope Island. The weather was great and all sleep warm and tight. There was a rope swing and everyone had fun, but no pictures were taken.
The kids had fun playing on the beach while Dan put the Kayak back on top. Then sat down and played his Ukulele. His getting quiet good. I'm impressed. Tonight for FHE he played "We thank thee oh God for a Prophet" and "I am a child of God." It was very nice.

OK- It's been a while and I'm ready to share our gross figure pictures. She is doing great. The nail has finally came off and hopefully come in again. She got quiet a bit of attention with this boo boo so she now thinks that everything revolves around her. Terrible twos way a head of the game- Or maybe she watching her teenage sister to much.

Liam turns 7

Liam had a birthday today and I think that it was a pretty good day. He got Cheese Cake, nerf bullets, punching fist, and Star wars lego.

Guess who came to dinner?

Monday right after school the doorbell rang, and who would believe that our long lost foreign exchange student was there. We have not seen him for a year and a half. He came to town to visit a friend from high school. We loved having him around again, so we invited him to come to dinner the next night. We played games and laughed. What a great time! We miss you Erick!

Christmas cheer

Here is the kids sharing their Christmas cheer. Hope everyone is enjoying the Season and remembering the Reason for the Season.

Laughing

Liam has always made Hazel smile or even laugh better than the rest of us.
This is cute. It was taken about a month ago.

Hazel and the Cat

Hazel has found the cats! And she loves them. So far they have been very patient with her. I think it's good they have no front claws.

San Juans

Dan and Liam have been Kayaking budding. Dan wants to kayak the whole coast line up to Alaska, so he is doing short trips to knock off the Washington part. So far he only needs to do the Port of Seattle and a little from Friday Harbor to the border. This trip is the San Juan's. They had a great trip. We had a race for the first leg. From Ancortes to James Island/ Ancortes to home. I drove as fast I could and it was a tie. They then went to Lopaz Island for the night. The next day they went to Friday Harbor and catch the ferry back to meet me in Ancortes agian.

Halloween

Well we survived Halloween. Every year the school has a parade thur all the classes. So the first pictures are of that. Hazel loved being in class with Liam. I on the other hand felt like it was too much work to have her. After 2 1/2 hours I had to leave fpr my sanity. That night the little kids and I helped out at the Monster Mash at the Elementary, Savannah got to go to her first Middle school dance (much to her mom's surprize, Dan said "Yes". Dan help our friends move out of our ward.
Saturday was more layed back after the morning run/ride to the bakery. (which I had to get out of bed to go pick uo all the wet traveler and bring them home.) Dan's sister Adrianna and family came up for the weekend and went trick or treating with us. I got to stay home and answer the door , wash dishes and make doughnuts. I did like the queit house however. Just in case you can tell that we are: Hazel-Strawberry/Liam- Indianna Jones/Autumn-Pretty Princess/ Savannah-Emma (jane austin)

First day back (finally)

We made it! Savannah was beaming all day. She just wanted to be with her friends again. The best part for her was Cross Country after school with Coach Clapp. He made a big deal about knowing her and how she did the STP this year. (She also liked seeing some elem. friends she hadn't seen in a while.)
Autumn was her witty self, and loved both of her teachers. Liam was ready for the long day. He will do good with his teacher Mrs. Gee this year. He also was happy to see so many friends from last year. (He also got this way cool homework folder- the highlight of his day)
Hazel and had a quiet morning and then off to Burger King for lunch- I couldn't think of anything better.
Dan did not want to talk about his day, so I guess it was a little overwhelming.

So day two is picture day for Savannah and she didn't want to mess her hair by riding the bike to school, but Dan made her do it anyway- just no helmet. She is going to butt heads with him a lot when she is a teenage.

hazel too cute for words

Hazel is now 4 1/2 months. She is so much fun. I know that she is the most peaceful thing about our lives right now. She smiles anytime anyone looks at her and we can't help but smile back. What would we do with out her. The kids and Dan have 8 more days of school.
Summer is here- heat wise. It's been a roaster. We put the swimming pool up already and I have been in twice so far. (maybe more than last year.)

Hazels rolls over

Today Hazel turned 4 months and with old age comes many milestones. Today she rolled over and I was ready with the camera, all because Liam had got an awesome hair cut that I thought I should hurray and show it off. (mainly to Grandma) So here it is.

Old McDonald had a farm!!

Well, I feel like my living in a farm. We now have 13 chickens. 9 of which are in my bathroom. It been great because I have been able to keep the cats out of my room. However I am done having my room smell like chickens. (I guess cats are better) Dan is spending way too much time on his coup. It should be done by now. But like anything his does he goes way over board. (kids play house on top)

A late Easter picture

I finally finished Hazels Easter dress so on Sunday and the kids dressed-up for me. I tried to take some pictures but had no real luck. Hazel didn't like the sun and wanted to eat. Liam wanted to sit where he wanted to sit. So I gave in and went to feed Hazel and gave the camera to Savannah. She took Autumn around the yard and took a ton of cute pictures. Liam wouldn't play her game. Autumn took some cute ones of Savannah, but Savannah deleted them before I could see them. I bet they were cute. So I guess I have to go to target now to get some pictures.

three months

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Then. Wow how time has flown by. Babies really change everyday. She now laughs (mainly at Dan, because his funny looking) she likes toys and she still likes her brother and sisters. There is so much LOVE at our home.