Allred Pond

 The three girls were able to go spend the night with Sarah and Dexter one night this summer. They had a blast. They took them to the Allred pond, went to get ice cream and stayed up late. What a fun night for the big girls.

 Go Morgan!!! Drop.

 Do we look strong????

Paracord

 The kids have learned to make paracord bracelets this summer. We were first introduced to it at the Albaugh family reunion and since we got home from that Garrett has bought the supplies to let the kids make some for themselves and their friends.

 Garrett made these awesome boards for the girls, this makes it a lot easier for them to make them on their own. We have also learned a few different braiding styles.

 One night the girls spent 3 hours making about 9 bracelets for people.

 Natalie decorated her board.  Brooklyn just ran around getting into everything and loving every minute of us saying "STOP IT BROOKIE"

The Lake.... heaven on Earth

 Priest Lake will always be a second home for me during the summer, I remember so many summers spent at grandpa Eppich's cabin. I'm so glad that my kids have got the chance to make memories here. We spent one week and it's never enough time for us.

Come on Wyatt this is fun....smile a little.

 I was very surprised that the kids loved the tube ride as much as they did. Natalie even was on with the bigger kids and fell off and jumped back on. Brooklyn and Morgan keep saying faster. Madie on the other hand was content with riding in the boat and going to get ice cream.

YA!!!!! we have 7 days up here.

We got a new water ski for Christmas so this was the first time Garrett and I tried it out. We loved it, very nice addition to our water toys. He still got it.

Grandma Jan bought a water tramp for the kids and we enjoyed that this year. We have wanted one for a couple of years. Thanks Grandma!!!

Let's see????? Who can I ask for candy next?

Taylor, Lexi, Madie, Ella

Fun in the sun 2012

Yellowstone

 We were able one of the days during the Albaugh reunion to go to Yellowstone. I have not been there since I was a kid, I had forgotten how big it was. One of the highlights was seeing Old Faithful blow.

 The girls enjoyed seeing the visitors center with all the fun animals in the park, and fun activities.

We only saw one buffalo driving around, and a few deer. Garrett was in hunting heaven.

I had forgotten how much you could feel the heat coming off the ground. It was so beautiful.

Brooklyn 2

We also enjoyed a walk in the woods, and picnic with the family.

Albaugh Family Reunion

During the middle of July we had the 1st Albaugh Family reunion, at Island Park ID. The Jenks clan rented a few cabins and stayed together. What fun, we had everyone but Trenton's Family. We played in the river, went to Yellowstone, did crafts, enjoyed meeting new cousins.
How many kids can we fit in the hot tub???

 We just love playing with our cousins.

The men got a few game of pool in.

 The kids loved playing in the river.

"I just love my DADDY"!!!!----Brooklyn.
They have the same smile

Garrett's Albaugh cousins, over 100 people at this reunion.

Pool Party

 Enjoying the summertime. The kids could not be happier in the pool. This year we bought a solar cover which has made a big difference with the warmth of the pool. Water is now 75-80  Now if we could only keep their hair from turning green.

 They have become great swimmers. Natalie learned to swim this year.

Life is GOOD!!!