Ward camp out 2009

My first activity as ward activities chair was a hit! That is until everyone bailed due to the hail storm that poured down on us! We had just started into our s'mores when it hit. Everyone ran for the one bit of shelter we had. The lightning was close so bishop told everyone to get in their cars. From there most people left. The few people who braved it out stuck around long enough to help break camp and we all headed home. No camping that night, but boy was it memorable!

Here are the great people who helped clean up our campsite.

Thanks Dave, for bringing all that water to put out the campfire. The weather took care of it for us, but thanks!

This is what everyone looked like-soaked!

Our Garden

We planted our garden on June 15th, which is the day the pros say is safe here in Flag. Drew had fun helping with his little wheel barrow.

This double stroller is amazing. It has hauled all kinds of things. I've even used it to take people dinner before. Here it is being put to good gardening use hauling soil.

The boys had a great time helping spread the soil.

Bria even helped! She sat in the dirt and spread it around by throwing it. She had lots of fun too!

I didn't get a picture of the finished garden, I'll try to remember to add that soon.

Pretzels anyone?

Bria got in to the pretzels the other day. She shook the bag so they were all over the floor. Drew was more than happy to help her clean up. Yum yum!

Star Wars Birthday Party

We had Spencer's birthday party today at the park. It was a huge hit! The kids all got pool noodle light sabers they decorated with different colors of electrical tape and special issue Jedi water blasters (squirt bottles.) We played Pass the Thermal Detonator, Rescue the Ewoks, Jedi Vs. Sith Tag, and Unfreeze Han Solo among other things. We had Yoda Soda and Light Saber cake and destroyed a Death Star pinata. It was great fun! Spencer got lots of cool star wars legos and other fun toys. And now it's over, but I could easily see myself doing this again. I think the only party theme better then Star Wars is CHOCOLATE!!!

After the party, Spencer got right to work building one of his new star wars lego sets.

Party Prep

The boys and neighbor Isaiah tested out the light-sabers to make sure they would work for the party.

Spencer made some of his own invitations and kiddie bags by drawing star wars guys and using space stickers.

We made a Death Star pinata. A little misshaped, but you get the idea.

Spencer's Birthday

June 11 we had a little party at home for Spencer. He got a baseball tee and a really cool 1st grade workbook from mom and dad. He chose a chocolate chocolate chip cookie cake. Neighbor Eayn joined us and put the tee together for Spencer. He knew just how to do it. Thanks bud!

Dishes

The boys have been helping out with dishes lately. I thought this summer would be a good time to get them started, so they will be in charge of lunch dishes. They are doing great so far!!!

Pete and Cleo

Well, our house finally made it in the movies! Our pantry has a scene near the end of the movie. 

Kree and Alonso are hard at work here setting up the shot.

Here's Travis goofing off again. Does this guy ever get any work done, or what?

Craft services is by far the most important part of any successful shoot, as Spencer and Drew have learned. 

And so it goes, and so it goes. Eat up boys!

Sedona

Turquoise Rose does it again! T. Rose played in the Sedona Film Festival the same day we wrapped up the school year with Spencer's ice cream social. After we left the school we headed to Sedona (about 1 hour away) to spend a super fun afternoon playing at the Los Abrigados resort. We played in Oak Creek, chased squirrels, went swimming and had a great time exploring. That night we watched T. Rose at the festival, got to bed late, woke up early and headed home so Travis could spend the day shooting for Pete and Cleo, his latest project. Busy busy, but so much fun!!!!!