The New Camera

Well we had to break down and buy a camera. We decided on a compact digital instead of a SLR mainly because of the size difference. I got a Canon Powershot SD890 with 10 mega pixels. It has many more features I won't bore you with. The following pictures a my first attempts. The last one cracks me up. Enjoy

Tri-City Swim Meet

This was the logo from the swim meet. The girls thought it was so cute.

Dallas finishing the 50m backstroke.

Dallas' time was 1:04. Not bad!

Emma Enjoying camping out in the park.
Daphne took these pictures since my camera died.

Emma snatching some Zs on the bleachers. We had a late night the evening before.

Last Day of School!

The kids got to go to Boise on a field trip for the last day. Dallas and Emma's friend Alyssa rode with us in our care along with Auntie Amy. They went to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, the Zoo, and the Discovery Center.



Here the kids are watching how the Krispy Kreme doughnuts are made.

Aren't those some cute faces!

Some hungry snackers getting their doughnuts.

Amy and the girls in front of the Discovery Center.

Auntie Amy helped Emma ride the pullie chair.

Emma and her friends shopping in the store.

Judah rode a bike that made the skeleton move at the same time.

It was such a fun day!

Memorial Weekend

We went to Sweede's Landing for the holiday weekend and the Fillabrowns joined us. The fish were really biting so the kids had a blast catching them. Emma had her lucky Tigger pole and as you can see it worked.
Jasmine was an expert by the time the weekend was over.
Jasmine's good friend Olivia came with us and she was quite fun and entertaining to have around.
Charlie is always in charge of the fire. He's an expert at it. Thanks Charlie for keeping us warm.
Charles' friend Malachi came with us and was so fun to have around. Be careful with that roasting stick Dallas!

Dallas wanted to tend the fire for much of the weekend. Charlie gave her lots of good tips.
I'm thinking Emma enjoyed her S'more very much!
Dallas too!

By the time they get to be 13 like Jasmine, maybe they won't wear their S'mores so much.
Someome stole Greg's Marchmellow right off the stick.

What would camping be without our buddy Charles!
Daphne and Vicki enjoyed a weekend with iPods and naps. How relaxing.
This is Chic, Charlie's Dad. We have camped with him for the last few years. He is great to have at camp and is famous for his camping oatmeal!
And last but not least is a picture of the chair thief. Every time someone got out of their chair our dog Chip would steal it
Thanks so much to Greg and Charlie for doing all the hard and heavy work! You both make going camping a special experience every time.
A little side note......I am going to have to buy a new digital camera. Mine bit the dust this weekend. Sorry about the blurry pictures......but we were just lucky to get these before it died.

Summer Hair Cuts

The girls have been talking about cutting their hair lately. Today they were very ready so I called my friend Shawna, and she made a house call while they were in the mood, and ready for a new style. Thanks Shawna so much for moving on it so quickly.......They look great as you can see!!



I love how the back turned out. So adorable. Now the true test is if I will be able to do this in the morning before church at 8:30. We shall see.

It will be so much nicer for swimming too. Now if we could only get the summer weather to go with the new summer cuts!