WILLOW FLATS

July 2014

I went CAMPING with Ashley, Lytton and Remington at WILLOW FLATS, near Preston, Idaho. Or little campground was right next to the CUB RIVER. It was a really nice campground.  We had a really relaxing weekend and Remington did so well. He is 9 months old and he is a natural lover of the outdoors. He was so good to play in the pack and play a lot of the time so we didn't have to worry about him crawling into the fire! He is such a joy to be with. I am so glad we went CAMPING together.

 Ashley and Remington getting ready for bed. This night we were hoping Remington would sleep all night and not freeze while sleeping in his pack and play.

 Ashley in the tent. It was pitch dark when I took the pic. Neither of us were certain she would even show up in the pic. I don't know why but I really like this pic!

                                              Gettin' ready to catch some zzz's

 Lytton and Remington...it looks like Lytt is wearing a choker necklace but he wasn't its his lanyard with the keys hanging over his back :)

                                                               The Bastian Family

 Cooling off in the little stream that ran through our camp...it was freezing cold water!

 Winston is such a good puppy. He never barks and he minds Ashley so well.

 We went on a little nature hike and had to pose on the bridge. This place is so pretty.

 

My camping buddy. This little guy did so well.

                    Ashley is quite proud of the fire she made. It was perfect. Great job Ash!

                                               Smoke follows beauty...'nuf said!

This little guy has stolen my heart. Honestly he just melts me. He loves me and smothers me with kisses and prefers me over anyone. I just love it!!

                                                     Roasting marshmallows in the coals

 Lytton makes the best breakfast when we go camping. He always does such a great job.

This little guy is so funny. His big ol' head made it tough to take his t-shirt off. He wasn't very patient and wouldn't let us take it off, so we let him wear it like this for about a half hour! So funny!

WILD BIKER

July 2014

I came home from work to find Boston ready to RIDE HIS BIKE with his WILD HELMET! I love that Mohawk helmet! He can cruise so fast on that BALANCE BIKE. He is so ready for a real bike but I think they will wait til Spring to buy him the big BIKE. He can balance so well and go so fast. It scares me!

 

                                       He is only two but he can really handle this bike of his!

                                                                       My wild little man!

It's the little daily things in life like watching a little boy ride his bike and being so proud of himself for going so fast, that makes up the wonderful things in this life of mine.

JIM BRICKMAN CONCERT

July 2014

My friend Julie is SO LUCKY! She is always winning things off the radio. This time I was the lucky beneficiary of her LUCK! She won 4 tickets to the JIM BRICKMAN CONCERT. She let me and Dawna go with her and her husband, Chris. It was perfect weather outside and it was so nice and relaxing. We really enjoyed the evening. Thanks Julie!

                                                 Julie and Chris. She is the lucky one!

                                                                  My friend Dawna

LAZY RIVER AT CHERRY HILL

July 2014

Erin and her kids met me at CHERRY HILL so we could have the kids play. It was a TON OF FUN going down the LAZY RIVER and watching the kids enjoy themselves so much.

 I just love Channing. He is such a cutie. I love that little face of his!

                                                Erin, Channing, Boston and Rylee

                                                             Erin is a cutie too!

                                             Me and Boston. He loved to pull me along!

                                                    Jackson cruisin' down the slide

 Boston loved going down the slide this year.

                                                            Rylee loved the slide too.

                                              They had fun playing in Pirates Cove

 Jackson loves it when I take pics of him swimming under the water.

Me and Boston. I had SO MUCH FUN with him tonight at Cherry Hill. Life is good!

SOAKIN' UP THE SUN

July 2014

We went SWIMMING Saturday afternoon. Boston was in a super great mood and was having a blast in the POOL. He was doing the cutest things and me and Mikell  were laughing so hard. He is such a character! He loved when Mikell would blow the water out of the POOL NOODLE. We have enjoyed this POOL when it has been so HOT this summer.

 

I love this picture!

 

 

He would laugh so hard when Mikell would squirt water out of the noodle!

BARBECUE AT THE BASTIANS

July 2014

On a very hot, and sunny Sunday we drove up to WELLSVILLE after church to have a BBQ at Ashley and Lytton's house. We invited the Grandparents to come up too so they could see Ashley's new house. Lytton made awesome BURGERS and FRIES and we had nummy salads and it was all delicious. Everyone LOVED Ashley's new HOUSE and they couldn't get over how big, wide and wonderful that house is. She has so much storage and room it's just great! They couldn't get over her views from every window in that house. We are all so happy for Ashley and Lytton to have snagged this house. It's perfect for them! We took family pics and just enjoyed each others company. Unfortunately Remington slept through the whole thing so he isn't in any of the pictures, but he was there. I am so thankful for my FAMILY and I love spending time with them whenever I can!

 Here is the front porch. I didn't get the big garage off to the side.

                                                                Welome to our home!

Ashley and Lytton are so happy in this house.

                                            I love this family of mine more than anything!

Boston loved playing with Ashley's 2 cats. He had never held a kitten before.

                                           Dad and Mona standing in the backyard

A sleepy little Waylon!

While waiting for dinner, Boston pretended to be a cowboy jumping off the stairs onto his horsie!

                           He had a blast and he had a pretty amazing horsie too!

 Mona on the side porch looking to the South of Ashley's house.

                                               Lytton thinks this is the life!

                                                              Mikell and Waylon

The owners left this picnic table that Ashley wants to sand and paint. It was a perfect seat for  Big Grandma.

 Did I say I loved this crazy family of mine. Check out those faces!

 

Winston is the best puppy ever. He is so chill and already minds so well. Here he is shaved as a lion.

We had a wonderful afternoon. Thank you Ashley and Lytton for a wonderful time. Love you tons!