Camping

Table Rock Lake

This past weekend we went camping with my family, to Table Rock Lake which is about an hour from here. It was tons of fun, even though we had rain for the entire 1st night we were there. We have had so much rain this season, that half of the campground we stayed at was under water. Addison was quit a bit scared of the water, so she didn't want to swim. She would just pretty much wade her feet in it.

My brother Brevin and his wife, Kim, brought a wagon for their daughter, Aspen. Needless to say, Addison and Aspen had a ton of fun riding in the wagon through the water.

We did alot of lounging around, which was nice just to relax. My sister, Trudy, brought a hamock that was a hit with the kids and my 20 year old brother, Andrew.

My family has been camping once a year, and have been doing it for a couple of years now. Unfortunately, we haven't been going up until this year. My mom has a tradition to take a picture of her grandkids each year in the same place at the campground.

Kelsey(9), Keaton(6 1/2), Braxton(4 1/2), Kailey(3 1/2), Addison(23 months), Aspen(18 months), Pagelynn(1)

We had a great time, regardless the rain storm and a few bug bites (which I only managed to get, because bugs don't like Brad's blood and apparently Addison's either). We are looking forward to next years family camp.

Family Reunion

Brad's mom's family had a reunion this past week in Nauvoo. We had a great time spending time with extended family and touring the church historic sites. The first day we were there, we went to Carthage, Illinois, to see the jail.

This picture is of Brad and his cousin, Brian with Addison and Cody (Brian's boy, who was born on the same day as Addison).

The statue of Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith at the Carthage Jail, with Brad's parents.

The next day we toured the historic sites there in Nauvoo. Addison decided she wanted to pose for the camera.

Addison on a wagon

Addison with her 2nd cousin, Kaiden

While we were there the Mississippi River was flooding. This picture is of the "Trail of Hope". The road was suppose to end at the tree line, so you can see how far the water has risen.

Family

My brother-in-law graduated from college back on May 31st, so he and my sister had a little party at their house. It was fun having all the cousins play together. The picture is of Addison with some of her cousins. (Kelsey, age 9; Aspen, age 1; Kailey, age 3)

Summer Fun

Addison loves playing in the water. This particular day, while I was planting my garden, she decided to use the tomato pot as a hat.