From the Mouth of Babes

Everyday one or more of my children say something that is worth writing down so I decided to post the best ones.
And just like the Picture Of The Week I want to remember the old ones so I'll blog them when I make updates.

"Here is what I suggest you do..." Jake (8 years 7/08)

"I'm allergic to monsters." Dallas (5 years 7/08)

"Ah, that is ADORABLE!" Katie (4 years 7/08)

Lake Powell

Lake Powell 2008

Cousins:left to right:

Tyler holding sister Abigale, Jake holding crying sister Natalie, Dallas, Nowell, Mia, Sean holding cousin Max and Katie

My parents have been taking us to Lake Powell every year since I was a teenager. It is so much fun. We've missed a few years having babies and parents in the hospital. I was going to miss this year having a new baby and all, but my sister, Emilee had a baby girl, 8 weeks before me and she was going so we all went. I'm so glad we did. The babies did great and my kids had a BLAST with their cousins.

Cassie, Natalie, Emilee, Abigale

This picture reminds me of that song, "sisters, sister, dadada...." I don't remember any more of the song. Do you?

Emilee is 28 months older than me. She has two boys, Sean (9), Tyler (6). Jake and Dallas have a lot of fun with them. In fact, Jake stayed at Grandma's this week, he has been having fun adventures with Sean. He will be home tomorrow. We miss him.

Nowell and Katie

My oldest brother, David and his wife, Robyn came with a few of their children. Nowell is one of 5 girls (they also have 2 boys). Katie and her had a sleepover one night. They were really cute together, after they warmed up. Katie gave herself another hair cut so she has bangs again, they had just finished growing out from the last haircut she gave herself.

Mike introduced fishing to the Lake Powell adventure. Condie's don't fish so it's always exciting when the first fish is brought in. (Exciting... and there are other words to describe the reaction of Condie girls seeing and smelling cat fish.)

There were TONS of frogs on our beach. We saw children holding frogs all day.

Jake on the banana boat (water weeny) with the girls. Alright!

Lake Powell, Pals.

Katie was by Grandma Condie's side the whole trip. They're favorite was eating M&M's on the beach.

Dallas letting everyone know who's really in charge on the fiery ride.

Jake and Sean gearing up to go snorkeling.

Natalie and Daddy just chillin'.

BEATING THE HEAT

It's HOT!!!

Well, it's not the ocean, but it keeps us cool. Mud castles are just as good as sand castles, right?

Lake Lowell is minutes from our house. It's a great place to dunk on these 100 degree days.

Not the best snorkeling spot. Visibility is limited in this murky water, but Katie doesn't seem to mind.

Ahhh! At last, it does bring in the best cat fish!!!

Mike caught the biggest cat fish he has ever caught 4 minutes from the house. He took Katie and Dallas after the fireworks on the 4Th (midnight) to fish. Katie was so giddy about getting to go with the boys. (Jake had a sleep over at Grandma and Grandpa Hill's which was really fun for him.) The kids were asleep as soon as Mike got them comfortable in sleeping bags. They all came home at 4am. Mike put Katie and Dallas under the stars in the backyard, where they wanted to be (They slept through everything) and he put two catfish in ice and the other in our inflatable swimming pool, because he had to keep it alive for Jake, Dallas and Katie to see in the morning.

PICTURE OF LAST WEEK

Time to introduce you to the newest member of our, ever growing family.

This is Fluffy, the kitten. Mike wanted the kitten to be named Gus or Tiger (grrr), but he was out voted. (He has yet to call him, Fluffy).

Anyway, Fluffy was a gift for Jake (and the family). They have been asking for a kitten for a long time. Ever since the stray black cat that showed up at our house and stayed for a few months turned up missing. Katie tells everyone the stray black cat was eaten by coyotes. (I wonder where a 3 year old girl could think that one up?)

Jake took this picture. The kids are learning how to treat a young kitten.

Rule 1: The kitten doesn't come in the house.

Rule 2: Kitten's don't like water. (If it happens again, I'll take a picture)

Rule 3: Kitten's shouldn't be carried in small containers such as this...

Or trapped in cages like this...

Rule 4: Kitten's need gentle love and kindness

The first night Dallas and Jake slept outside with the kitten.

LET FREEDOM RING!!!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

We had a fun day in the sun. We spent the day at Grandma and Grandpa Hill's. The kids played with cousins on the slip-in-slide, ate a lot of sugar (Popsicles) and enjoyed the big backyard, never ending adventures there.

I painted the girls fingernails and toenails red. It got a little messy. This is Elaina Evans (2), Katie (4), Aundrea Evans(11) holding Natalie(5 months today!).

Grandma gave the boys matching swimsuits. I thought we should get a picture of the boys. Katie, of course, is not a boy, but feels comfortable right where she is.

This is Natalie saying 'hi with her cousin, Zander. He is two months younger than Natalie. Brian (on the left) and Melanie Evan's have two boys and two girls too. We have a lot of fun with them. We went to their house in the evening for some yummy dutch-oven cooking and fireworks.
(Firework pictures are coming soon...Stay tuned.)

Cub Scout Day Camp

Knights of the Round Table

Jake's been at Cub Scout Day Camp this Wednesday and Thursday. He had a blast! There were bow and arrow, BB guns, catapults, tug-a-war, capture-the-flag, a trading post, digging for fossils and Jake was even Knighted. Everything little boys love.

Jake's catapult.

I'm sure is going to be LOADS of fun. There are targets everywhere around this place.

Happy 3rd Anniversary Clear Creek Homes, LLC

Mike started his own company three years ago. We are very happy to have a 3rd anniversary. Last year at this time we weren't sure we would make it through the Real Estate market. Things are looking up. Mike celebrated his 3rd anniversary with three appointments. Signing up a family to consult for, a remodel and "maybe" a build job. It's nice to be busy again.

Thanks Mike for working so hard for us.

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