Rock Climbing

Evan trying it out!

I will be sad the day when we move away from this home (whenever that is) because of the fitness center right out our back gate. We have come to take advantage of the many amenities it provides. For less than $30/month we get swimming, full workout station, climbing wall and a 8,000 sqft kiddie playland. Anyways...the other bonus is that have kids camp which on the days that I work they pick up Connor from Kindergarten and he eats lunch, plays games, takes field trips to the ice rink, rollar rink, movies, the zoo, goes swimming in the pool and as I learned today they do a session of kiddie yoga. All this for $10/day. You can't beat that deal. Today we decided to go Rock Climbing as a family. Connor goes climbing every Tuesday as well. He is getting better and better each week. If you ever come and visit- we'll take you inside!

More pics

He's still got it! I love ya, honey!

I've been working with Connor on which finger is your "pointer finger". He still needs a little more practice.

Grandpa is always driving the boat.

Maya loved the beach and all the sand. I think she could have played there all day long.

Okay-not the greatest shot, but here are the aunties (minus Estelle).

Fun Summer Memories

Grandma came down to watch the kids while I went on Trek with the youth in our ward. Here is Evan assisting Grandma in the kitchen. Yummy!



For our family reunion this year we went up to the "Mudhole" campground by Priest River. Connor is my daredevil and is always seeking a thrill. Here he is with Brianna getting ready to tube. Evan tried the tube too, but he is my more cautious child. He didn't want to go again after he and dad flipped. He loves a good boat ride and is a great flag holder. Go Evan!

Connor starts Kindergarten

Okay- so this post is a few weeks late, but here it is none the less. Connor has started his school years, and he is loving it! The only hard thing is getting him up at 7:00 to get him to school before the tardy bell rings at 8:15. He is my "night owl" and does not like to wake up early, and by the end of the day his tiredness really shows. Anyway, he does really well on his homework, and he is also learning to speak spanish. He told me "Mom, there are only 4 kids in my class that don't speak Spanish!" Wow! I am trying to be a good sport, and look at the positive aspects- he is learning diversity and may learn a second language, however, educationally minded I worry about the progress in his class. I also worry because there are 27 kids!!! Yikes. I went in as the parent helper last Wednesday and I ended up staying the entire day to help the poor sub. We will continue to help Connor at home and his reading skills are getting better each week. We are so proud of him and his behavior!!! Way to go Connor!