Camp Grizzly...

All three of our boys attended Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Grizzly in Idaho.

 Each Boy Scout camp is different and has their strengths. 

 There were fun times at Camp Grizzly.  It was DJ's first Scout camp.    But it was also hot, dry, dusty and fully of mosquitoes.

 This camp was the one and only time all three brothers would be at scout camp together. 

 DJ and his friend JD earned the Golden Broom award for a clean and tidy tent.

Raspberry Jam 2017...

2017 was a great year for berry picking.  We managed to get enough raspberries to eat and make into jam.  

My jam berry helper is the best!

We managed to make 6 pints and 7.5 half pints. Yum Yum!

4th of July...

We enjoyed a relaxing and hot 4th of July at the McFee's.

Blossom had the right idea.

 Happy 4th!

AJ's 14th...

It's not hard to embarrass a 14 year old.  Sit him down in front of a cake, have all his family members stare at him and then sing ♫ Happy Birthday! ♫

 AJ loves cheesecake.  This little cheesecake was made in the Instant Pot and it was amazing!

 Happy 14th Birthday AJ!

Neighborhood Picnic...

The Annual Bertranda Estates Neighborhood Picnic in the Park.

  The picnic includes the annual softball game and water balloon toss.

Such a special day!

Strawberry Season...

Church Camp 2017...

We love our church camp weekend.  Bryce Creek is the perfect spot for 30 plus families to camp for 3 nights. 

 Breakfast is served every morning, rain, shine or chilly morning air. 

 The playground is great!

Blossom had plenty of company at the playground when she brought out her dinosaurs, hot-wheels cars and shovel and bucket. 

 Cleaning up the kids is easy with the giant slip-n-slid with dish soap.

While the little kids slip-n-slide, the big kids head over to Silver Lake in the Church vans.

Josh, with his Boy Scout leadership experience is often asked to lead this event.  Our own boys and their Boy Scout knowledge of water safety are usually asked to watch out for the others.

Church Camp ends with Sunday service outside under the large pavilion.  Lunch is served afterwards and then it's time to clean up.

The drive home is only about 40 minutes.  Blossom falls asleep within minutes.  She loved camp this year.  She ran bare foot around camp for nearly 3 days straight.  She lived at the playground and soaked up just the right amount of sun.  Watching her enjoy life makes me smile!

Father's Day...

Happy Father's Day to the most amazing man I know.  

 A flower arrangement from greenery and flowers from our yard.

AJ's Ordeal...

 2017 Order of the Arrow members from Troop 4028