A Camping We Will Go...

Our family has never been much for camping. Ever since Blair and I were married I have wanted to go camping but he hasn't seemed to want to. Truth is he didn't think we "knew how"to camp. This summer we weren't able to make it on one of our big roadtrip/family vacations so we decided it was time to try out the camping thing.

After a lot of searching we found a campground that sounded right for us, The Potato Patch campground near Jerome, AZ. We decided to invite my family and it turned into a family reunion of sorts.

Everybody gets a Cup!

The boys had a great time, even if their greatest wish (peeing on a tree) was not granted. Thankfully the campsite had facilities! The had a lot of fun playing horse shoes with the cousins and Pa:

Grandma Hunt set up a tent and area called "Kid Camp" where the had a great time playing all day. Except for when the spilled bubbles attracted giant black bees and Pa had to rescue them!

Cousin Tim brought along his Leatherman (which Jordan now highly covets) and whittled swords for the boys. Dillon was extremely helpful in finding twigs for Tim:

Uncle Eric took the kids on an early morning fishing trip at Mingus Lake. The boys each caught a fish. No keepers though!

My little camping men had the best time and can't wait for the next trip! Maybe Fall Break! :)

Star Wars Night...

My boys love all things Star Wars! All three of them (my boys, not the movies which of course they love all 6 of!)

Blair found out about the Star Wars nights at Chase Field and decided we should take the boys. Grandpa Hunt even braved the nosebleeds to have a night of fun with us. The boys were disappointed to find out that it was okay to dress in costume and bring lightsabers, both of which this mean old Mom said no way to. They enjoyed meeting these fellow fans though:

I'm sure the boys could name each of these guys, and probably have a figure to match!  It was a fun night. next year they have been promised to go in full costume. That should be fun!

Blogging in reverse...

I stopped keeping my blog up to date and lately I have been missing it. My boys used to love coming on the computer and seeing pictures of themselves and I know Jordy would love to read the stories... I know I do. I just plugged in my SD card with 3000+ pictures on it and I am going to make an effort of reminiscing these images and telling their stories. My kids deserve it!

Stars N' Bulls...

Another season of Little League has come and gone for my Little Sluggers.

This year the boys played in different division. Dillon played t-ball again this year and was on the Stars. Fielding was still a little bit of an issue this year but Dill sure liked being up at bat. All in all he played great, and most importantly had FUN!
Some of Dillon's action shots:

Jordan played machine pitch this year for the Durham Bulls. It definitely was an adjustment for him but his coach couldn't believe the progress he made this season. Jordan mostly played in right field but too his turns at the Pitchers mound and also as catcher. He did great! JOrdans team finished the season undefeated 13-0!

Some of Jordan's action shots:

Cracked Eggs...

Our backyard remains dirt, rocks, dead grass & weeds but there is one addition we have made... A Trampoline!

When I was a kid I was always jealous of my friends who had one. I remember sleeping outside during the warm summer nights with girlfriends fondly! There was definitely shenanigans going on! Maybe I can get up the courage to sleep out with my boys one night. Yeah right, as it is I already set the alarm to no delay and freak out about every sound I hear!

My boys though... they are in heaven!

Except for when they are trying to strangle and punch each other that is!

Of course that happens often enough around here it may be their idea of heaven!

Blue Ribbon Boy...

If you know Jordy then you know that he loves to draw, color, paint, create etc. He is our little artist for sure. At school he gets to attend Art twice a week and they are his favorite days. A few weeks ago Jordan came home and told us that his favorite Art Teacher Mr. Kilgore was submitting his picture in an art contest. We were excited to find out it was for the Arizona State Fair. It had been years since the last time we went, and we couldn't miss seeing his art on display so we took the boys the first day the fair was open.

Imagine our surprise when among the 1st grade submissions we found this:

Our Jordan won 1st Place in the colored pencil division! He was so excited! I don't think he understood that there were prizes to be won!

A closer look at the "fat alligator"

We spent the rest of our unseasonably warm (or so it seemed to me) day looking for all sorts of fun. Our little Dill Pickles found this wonderful thing:

Yeah! A life size pickle to pose with! :)

A favorite ride for both boys was the bumper boats. We had much better luck than the car version!

Who can resist fair food? I personally find it to be the reason to go. My deep fried cheesecake only strengthened that truth. The boys enjoyed super sized snow cones and their very first candy apple. It was deemed better than a caramel one!

A Photo Essay by Jordan:

A gray and cloudy Saturday, watching my little brother play:

Dilly taking a break:

My Daddy:

My Mama:

Self Portrait: