This post is a little late. . .we had a blast 2 weeks ago when I took the boys to Treasure Park for their first outing! They were so excited to go camping with dad. We sang songs all the way up the mountain road. . .their favorites are "What's My Name" by Rihanna and "Hey Soul Sister" by Train.
When we got there it was pretty much dark so we put up the tent pretty quick. Thankfully Billy Jones was there to help us. We ate a dinner of hot dogs and beans (there was a no fire sign up because of our drought) so it was a fire free camping trip :( Jax was pretty bummed about that.
We had a wonderful spiritual thought by Brother Buckley in our ward. The boys were fascinated by the lantern. Across from them is Kodee's friend and fellow nursery buddy, Marshall Mortensen. It's very sad because these pictures were the last that were taken of him. On Saturday there was a terrible accident at their house where he fell in the pool and wasn't discovered for a little while. They waited through the weekend to find out the extent of the damage that occurred and learned that he was beyond help, so they laid him to rest the following Monday. We were so sad and shocked for them. Our whole ward was completely humbled and reminded what truly mattered in life. This was of course all during my prep for the huge Spring Shenanigans concert, and it really didn't seem to be all that important compared to this. The Mortensen family is such an example of faith and courage.
After this event I was reminded how much my boys mean to me, and how lucky we are to have such wonderful, healthy, two rambunctious little monsters. We love them to pieces.
Jaxon loved the zip line they set up.
We went on a hike to a "dried out" water fall, that was about 2 miles, and Jaxon hiked the whole way there, but had to be dragged and held the whole way back. His skills amazed me as the hike was pretty vigorous. I definitely felt it!
These two are definitely best buds!
One funny thing that happened was Kodee ripped into the bag of Fritos right before bed, I kind of left them scattered around the tent because I was too tired to clean it up. We went to bed. I let the boys watch some cartoons on my phone, and I passed out. Then we bundled up and set in for the night. Well, it was FREEZING! Below 32 and Jaxon woke up a few times whimpering. Kodee was just fine though. We were sleeping sideways on a big air mattress so my feet were always against the door of the tent. Well at about 4 in the morning or so I heard some rustling at my feet and then A ZIPPER was being pulled open. My first thought "serial killer or kidnapper!" So dramatic. I kicked at whatever was unzipping our tent and in a very high pitched, panicked voice said "NO! No! Get away! Go away!" remember I was sleepy and in a delusional state. Well, whatever it was scurried off. People suspected raccoons or even a skunk. Hope it wasn't a bear. What was I thinking leaving all those chips all over the tent floor???? I've seen "Over the Hedge" I know how those animals work!!! ha ha
Had to prove I was there too!
It was a great weekend!!
The next Sunday was the first Sunday Ari took Gemma to church. She looked so cute in her blue dress! Ari didn't look bad either. . .hubba hubba. . .:)
Papa Bob came down for a few days that week to see her as well!
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