Another Day at the Beach

This time Brittney, Justin, and Anjahli joined us.  Anjahli is fearless when it comes to water.  She just jumped in and would have gone under if her dad had not been watching.  It didn't stop her.  She had to be watched at all times.

You probably cannot see the fear on Sam's face, but every time Bailee got near her she would scream and try to get away.  Bailee was trying to take her out in deeper water.

I bought us some floaties before we went this time.  It definitely helped entertain the kids for longer.

Like my hat?

Justin decided it was time for Bailee to get a taste of her own medicine.  Samantha kept saying that Bailee was trying to drown her.  So Justin decided to "drown" Bailee.

Right before the Dertings left, the kids decided it was time to get dirty.  They dug this big hole to play in.  

My kids love the beach.  We always have a great time.

Getting Firewood

Saturday we spent the day in the woods.  We went to the Umatilla National Forest to get us some firewood.  The above picture is of Jeremy checking for a good spot.

We finally found our spot and the kids began the play time.  They really enjoyed their time in "the woods."

There had been a fire at some time, so their were patches of blackened earth and trees.

There were tons of wild strawberry plants.  No strawberries yet though.  They were just beginning to flower.

We had brought books and toys for the kids to keep themselves busy.

Jeremy doing his thing.  He cut and I hauled.

These are a few of the flowers that we saw.

Sammy was a great big sister and read to Luken and Makayla on the way home.  Luken lasted about 10 minutes and then he was out.

Mom and Dad Leister, you would have loved the drive.  We went out Peola Rd in Clarkston to get there, so it was the back way.  It was beautiful.

Anjahli and Luken

Brittney and Anjahli came up the other day.  Anjahli was being so cute.  Her mom said she was actually tired and being naughty, but I thought it was mostly cute.

The kids were outside running through the sprinkler, so I took a few pictures.  Above is the Luken look and below the very cute Anjahli.