McCormick Park

Every year alot of my Dad's side of the family goes to McCormick Park on the Idaho side of the Snake River. We head down 95 till we get to Cambridge, then head towards the Snake. We love it! I figured, I've been going for around 17 years! We've been able to go most of our married life, and the kids look forward to it every year! We stayed a week this year, and enjoyed every minute of it! The weather was great, hot enough to play in the water, but cool enough a couple days, especially the day we left! Nice and cool for packing up! We missed several family members that typically come, but was super fun that both my brothers were able to make it. Even Brenton's "lady friend" Cori who we got to meet for the first time! She handled our big crazy family great, and don't think we scared her off! Now to finish putting away/cleaning up everything! Yikes, it's a big job this year, hope you enjoy the slide show!

Little Dancer

So it's a really slow night, and I'm trying to stay awake! I had my camera in my purse, and found that I have pics that I can post! Especially since I've been really bad about putting them on here! So last month was Aleksia's recital, but this was the rehearsal for the recital. They had pictures before, and got the chance to have their hair and make-up done by some "big girls!" And my was it a treat!!!!

Aleksia starting to get her hair done

Curling...

Hair is done, now for the make-up!

WOW! We are in heaven!

The view from the back

The Kinder Trio Class danced to Spoonful of Sugar (ballet) and then Splish Splash (Jazz) and they were adorable. Aleksia is hiding behind the girl second from the left. Showing each other their skirts I guess.

Took a few pics of her all dolled up still outside, as it started to sprinkle

She posed, and I took the pictures!

New Camera!

I have wanted to get a nicer digital camera for a while. We have a Canon Rebel, but it's a 35mm. We have a bigger zoom lens for it, and was hoping I could find a digital one that it would fit on, so we could still use the big lens. Well I did, and I bought it today! I can notice a HUGE difference in the picture quality! Now I just have to learn how to use Photo Shop better to doctor my photos! The zoom lens will come in handy for Garrick's baseball, better pictures at swimming, Aleksia's dance recital next week, and our cruise...... Now I just have to be better at putting pics on here!

Trestin and his head tilt smile

Garrick being goofy with his baseball. You would think it's an accessory he has it with him enough!

Aleksia makin' a face

The older 3, Cassiah was down for a nap.

The picture quality is much better, you can see her poor rash on her face. That is slowly getting better. Almost gone! And her lop sided teethy smile! That 4th tooth on the bottom right is taking it's sweet time!

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Our Baby is ONE!

Wow how the time has flown by! Yesterday was Cassiah's 1st birthday! Than's sister from Spokane came down for Friday and Saturday with her family. On Saturday Than took Garrick and his niece Sloane fishing (her first time) and she was able to catch a couple fish. The rest of us did a bit of shopping, went to the school and played, visited, and played some Wii! Cassiah had fun with her very own cake, and made a huge mess just like all kids do with their first birthday cake. Cassiah was particularly fond of her Uncle Courtney, who got several snuggles!

Easter

Well as usual I had to work the weekend, but still managed to do Easter festivities! What's alittle more sleep deprivation, really! The kids seemed to have fun, and easter candy is good bribary!

Tri-Cities

At the very beginning of Spring Break the kids and I went down to Tri-Cities. I went to a very fun Baby Shower on Than's side, and got to hang with my family. Here are some of the things we did during our short 4 day stay....
-Playground of dreams
-bow makin'
-playing