Swimming the Day Away

Left to right: Jubilee, Isaiah, Elijah, Liberty, Emma, Graham, Daddy & Elizabeth.. The place we are staying at has a water park attached….which since we are staying here is included {another off-season perk!}…the water park has several pools, a lazy river raft ride, giant slide, lap pool, wading pool and even miniature golf….so very refreshing……and…

Shhhh….everybody’s sleeping

You know how it is? Large families who are away? Big kids, little kids, everyone sleeping everywhere…and then there is that one {usually the youngest} who just doesn’t appreciate the joy of sleeping in….so this handsome little guy was up at the crack of dawn….I tried having him snuggle with me in bed…and that worked…

Phoenix!!

Apparently not many people choose to vacation in Phoenix in mid-July. Not really sure why. Maybe it’s that 112 degree thing. But this family is still needing to thaw out from winter in the mountains {which most will agree was an exceptionally long, cold, snowy one}. Phoenix seemed like the perfect place. Rates are low….

Playin’ Around

A few weeks back, while Emma and Graham were at camp, Dw & I decided to take the five little ones to a playground near our home. Stopping at a coffee shop around the corner, we ran into Autumn who was filling her car with gas nearby. “We’ll get you a coffee, come sit with…

Sunday Snapshot:: {Summer Chillin}

Am I the only person out there who loves summer best? Personally, I wish it was all year long {sorry, ski fans – I can’t help it!}. To see more Sunday Snapshot’s brought to you by Stefanie – click below: ***************************************** I’ll be back later to do a Crazy Love Challenge post….but first we’re off…

Gardening: {With a Boatload}

I really can’t think of much I would rather do then work outside in the garden as a family. There is something so gratifying about working hard {and playin’ hard} and seeing the fruits of our labor. Last week-end we worked together and put in our garden. Dw had built some raised beds out of…

The Little Trip…

We love being a family and we decided that a not-so-fun doctor’s visit should at least warrant a fun family trip…..and I thought you would enjoy traveling along with us in pictures….The Landscape…Love, love, love the west…. Not sure why she’s so embarassed to have her picture taken….hanging around Graham too long I guess… Chick-fil-A…