Gus's first snow-shoeing experience!

I took Gus on his first snow-shoeing adventure ever today!  Jack has always loved to snow-shoe and I thought Gus would think it was great.  I kept Gus on leash at first because I did not know how he would do off leash.  I found out the extremely hard way that Gus does fantastically off leash.

Cute Gus having a blast!

Jack is licking his chops for..........something.

Cute boy

Gus and Jack running and having a blast!

Playing together

Gus decided to try a hill.

Jack and Gus found some water to play in. I just think it is a delightful mess.  But they LOVE it, so I guess it is worth it

Snowshoeing Adventures!

My nephew Carter, Jack, and I went snowshoeing.  It was so incredibly much fun!  We had a complete blast!  It was a gorgeous day and we had a good time getting some much needed exercise

Jack absolutely loves the snow! It makes him so happy

Funny action shot of the boy

It was lightly snowing, but sooo beautiful up here in Eden

Jack found some deer that he was desperate to chase.  Thank heavens he is very obedient or else we may have had a dog vs deer fight on our hands

I love it here

Brandon's Birthday Bash

One of my besties had his birthday party at Classic Skating Rink.  What a complete blast it was!!

Brandon and his s.o. Will

Brandon skating. It was dangerous!  I have not skated since I was about 16.  I honestly thought we were going to die!

Brandon got to spin the birthday wheel.

He then got in the dollar vacuum and had to collect all the dollars he could. I was impressed, he got 32 of them.  What a fun birthday!  Love me some Brandy Lou Hoo!

4th of July fun never stops!!

We have a family tradition of going to Pine View every summer to play, have a bbq, and ski and wake board.  It is honestly one of my favorite places on earth.  This year, however, I was not able to ski due to the back injury.  I did get in the water and had a great time playing in the sun. This is a pic of Grandpa chillin in the sun.

Isaac had more fun just playing with the water faucet.

Ok and in the mud

It was such a beautiful day!

Noah playing with Grandpa

Hallie had a complete blast!

Aunt Kim and Chasey

Cutest pic ever! Chase and Hallie.

Grandpa on the wave runner

Allison and Dokken

Jake loving the wave runner

Mom and Reid on the boat

Noah, Caden, and Jake building something in the sand

Cute Carter

Spencer forced Isaac into the lake.  He was not the happiest person ever. That water is cold!

Cute Hallie came to dinner that night with all the adults at Carlos and Harley's.  It was delicious!  What a fun-filled day

4th of July Fun

4th of July weekend we had a complete blast doing family things.  I think the 4th of July is one of my favorite holiday's!  I love to celebrate our fantastic country and the freedoms we enjoy.  We went up to Monte Cristo and had a complete blast 4 wheeling.  I had to take it easy because of the back, but still had a blast. 

Cute Chase with Aunt Kim

Jack absolutely loved playing with rocks in the grass and trees

Noah loved playing on the 4 wheel trailor

I took an easy going ride for about 10 mins.  I think I may have hit 10mph at one time.  I was sooooooo careful!  Did not want to hurt my back again.

Cute Caden preparing to ride ATV

Noah is all smiles for Aunt Kim

My niece Allison met a boy that came up with Brooke and Spencer from AZ.  His name is Dokken and he was so much fun for her to hang out with.  It was so adorable!!  They got along so well and had a great weekend together.

Noah with his helmet on

We set up camp in a great little cove. It was such a beautiful day!

Noah playing around

We may have finally exhausted Noah

Reid and Val going for a couples ride.  Unfortunately I am not a couple, so I stayed back with the kiddos

Chase finally got the guts to shake Jack's hand. It sure was cute.

Another cute shot of Dokken and Allison

Me holding Xander. (Sal and Ang's baby)

Noah and Isaac found the fire pit and enjoyed getting soot all over themselves.  What a mess!!

What a great way to spend the day!