Doughnut Falls

We loved hiking doughnut falls in July with Stephen's brother Chris and his family.

Max and Joseph have so much fun together where ever they go. They loved being able to play together. They even had fun hiking together.

We only hiked to the bottom of the falls. Here is Joseph at the bottom.

Aaron wearing the bee hat he borrowed from Aunt Miriam. He loved that hat. He didn't want to give it up.

All the kids (and Miriam) together at the bottom of the falls.Chris and Miriam's familyOur family
It was a very fun hike to go on. We had a lot of fun getting out and enjoying being with family and out in nature. It is a mostly easy hike. Towards the end when you get close to the bottom of the falls there is a section of rock that you have to climb. We set up a child brigade. Someone at the bottom passing kids to one who had climbed to a rock in the middle who then passed the kids to someone at the top. Lots of fun.

Yes, we are still alive. I think.

We are alive,well, busy and apperently forgetting to update our blog. So I have set a goal for myslef to be better and updating and catching up. I think our last post was in May of 2010 (I know a really long time ago) so we will continue with were we left off and hopefully catch up to reality soon.

4th of July

We had a BBQ at Grandma and Grandpa Bair's house. With Grandma and Grandpa Bair and Miriam and Chris and thier family. First dinner of hot dogs and chips.

Then we played. Here is Joseph and Ruth on the Trampoline.
And Hailey helping Max and Aaron on the Teeter totter.
Then we had fun with multiple boxes of snaps. Always a highligt. All the kids stomping all over the padio.
Then all the kids got cold so Grandma went and got jackets for all. The kids just loved wearing Grandma and Grandpa's jackets.
Then it was time to pick out your firework. The kids didn't get to light the firework they choose, but they did get some ownership.
Then the best part of the night. The Fireworks. I love Aaron's face in this shot. He is such a silly boy.