Bottomless Lakes

We went to a place called the bottomless lakes that is only a few miles away from here a few weeks ago. It was pretty fun, It reminded me alot of Whatcom Lake without the swimming docks to swim out to. The Lake was blue and pretty but next time we are going to go better prepared. ... like sunscreen and enough towels for everyone and maybe chairs and a umbrella to set up over the chair and a really good book for me to read. yah..... that would be perfect next time.

Fishing for Pansies ( and I loved it)

Look at that smile! Sweet Sucess!!

Josh looks a little sure of himself

Jenny refused to touch the fish!

The happy explorers

And of course ZJ with his first catch

We went up to the mountain to fish and explore one of our first weekends here. We drove and drove and DROVE.... looking for the perfect fishing spot. Jake still didn't have a fishing license so that complicated things because after we found a good fishing spot, he couldn't find a place to get a license so the KIDS...( and me)     were so tired you know from all the DRIVING and just wanted it to end so Jake found a place where we were promised to catch fish and you didn't have to have a fishing license (that was included in the price) We went and it was pretty much like fishing in a fish hatchery cause as SOON as the fishing pole went into the water the fish would bite and there was your fish. Yeah!!! The only problem was it didn't take that long for all of them to catch ONE , three or four fish and we had to pay $3 a inch.. So we dragged the kids away after a half hour and $ 93.00 later. Jake rolled his eyes at me while he payed but ALL , well me and the kids were happy to be done and headed home.

Camping 101

We went Camping this weekend in our trailer and I learned ..........

#1. It is never good to set up camp while it is raining and hailing

#2. Duct tape can really fix anything like your tent holes that have ripped in the rain and hail

#3. I never will bring enough dry clothes EVER!!

#4. Hot dogs cooked over a campfire are sooooo good even if they turn black from the flames.

#5. Little girls refuse to eat hot dogs that look black and will only eat the buns.

#6. Cleaning up vomit in the middle of the night is still not fun in the outdoors.

#7. When you spill oj all over you it doesnt dry quite the same as water.

#8. Although flip flops are nice to slip on and off... there is no way too keep your toes clean.

#9. Tennis shoes are soooooooooo much better to keep feet clean but not so fun when they get wet.

#10. Maybe I'm not a happy camper.

#11. You always sleep better the second night cause you are sooo tired.

#12. Sleeping with a baby that likes his space is not the easy thing to do.

#13. Worms can be the most exicting pets EVER.

#14. Kids actually fight over who has the best walking stick.

#15. Boys have an unfair advantage when there isnt outdoor bathrooms.

# 16. I have two girls..

# 17. I need to learn more campfire songs and stories.

#18. I did have fun but boy am I tired.

Josh.. big feet... Owens

Today I couldn't find my shoes... and I needed to run to the store so I went to the hall closet and looked one more time. Josh's sandals caught my eye, would they, maybe well.... I tried them on and they fit. So off to wal-mart I went and when i got home i left them in the hallway and  i hollered at Josh to put his shoes away and he came and said " Man, how did these get here... I swore I put them away." Then I giggled to myself and thought there are even more good things about kids getting bigger.

Shell City

Bailey found these snail shells in the backyard and cleaned them up and painted them all these bright colors. She was so proud of her work she decided to sell them .... for a 1 dollar each. We tried to discourage her and distract her but that wasn't going to happen. I was glad when she picked grandma out to hold her signs and yell loudly that SHELL CITY was open. So .... grandma was a good sport and went outside and QUIETLY yelled they were open for bussiness. I thought it was pretty funny and went and took pictures. Jake went out after a bit (and no customers ) and told Bailey that the city had called and she needed a permit. It was so sad to see her face drop so he quickly bought her inventory and grandma too. I am not sure if that taught her the right lesson but she better realize how much her grandma and dad love her.. anyways.

Aliens

The kids in a tree in our front yard

our street

the mcdonalds looks like a ufo ship too

So we got here in Roswell last week. It is a pretty area if you take out all the alien stuff. It was fun at first but  now Jenny is having alien nightmares at night.  We can't even go to wal-mart without seeing aliens on the walls weeeeeeeeeee oooooooooooo weeeeeeee ooooo. I am really liking the area though, it has beautiful big trees and sidewalks. The house we are renting is only about 500 sq. ft bigger then our old one but it feels huge to us. Zane even gets his own room and doesnt get stuck with a closet. It kinda has an interesting floor plan but I do like it. The best part about the house is the the backyard, which is not huge either but has a full back porch with furniture and a bbq. We eat out there alot and it is really nice. I haven't met a soul yet and am starting to feel a little isolated but on the other hand I love the fact no one knows us yet too.  Jake is enjoying teaching and maybe would be tempted to stay if that was ever offered. There is alot of fishing and camping places around so that of course really tips the scales.

Zane loves his blankies

Is there anything cuter then a baby dragging a blanket around.... what about 2 and sometimes a pillow.