Boise River Trip!

This summer we have floated the Boise River two times. Summer just isn't complete without a trip down the River.

Our Deacon.

Mason has reached the age of 12. He recently was ordained as a Deacon in the church.
It was a special day, we're proud of him and his choice.

After the ordination at the church we had everyone over for a BBQ.

Play Ball!

Brandon's work had a summer party at the Boise Hawks stadium, They had a BBQ before the game and then we had great seats behind home plate, it was fun. Although Bridger was a little frightened from the big mascot.

Dworshak Lake Trip

This past week we went to Dworshak Lake with the Long Family. (getting there wasn't so fun... it took longer than expected, what a whindy road, sorry Long's for awaking you at 1am while you were snuggled in the motorhome.)

It was a blast, the Long's brought their boat and we did everything in the water from tubing, to skiing, to wake boarding, to knee boarding, or just plain jumping off the boat.... It was fun.

We celebrated Mason's birthday on the 31st and Mason got the honor of being captain of the boat for the day and drove us around the lake and he learned how to knee board.

Back at camp around the camp fire, we enjoyed smores and even found time to have a badminton and horseshoes games it was a great time. Not to mention the late night Pinochle once the kids crashed....probably the funniest thing was the talent show... boy can the Longs sing and dance!

Thanks Long Family... we need to do that again!



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Mason's Poison Ivy and Scout Camp

This year was Mason's first scout camp at Camp Morrison for a whole week... he had a great time. The week before he went to jump creek falls and got poison ivy all down his legs... what a mess...He broke out up at Camp Morrison without his mom to take care of him so by the time he returned it was infected... after steroids and a couple kinds of cream he has recovered. What a mess! But he didn't mind... He had such a great time! not to mention the care packages and letters he got... they thought he had a girl friend!

Kelli Pickler Concert

I went to the Kelli Pickler concert with my two favorite ladies... My Mom and Brooklyn! The music was awesome! Girls nights out are great!

Sorry it isn't the greatest picture, it was from my phone, this message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!

Kids Tennis Lessons!

The kids have been enjoying the summer, during the last two weeks they have been doing Tennis Lessons, I took some pictures on the last day... enjoy the slide show.


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Out Boatin'!

Jill and Bridger out on our friends boat, Bridger's all tuckered out. Thank you Long family it was fun!

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Happy 4th from Sun Valley!

Last minute planning to get out of town... no extravagant vacations just a quick trip to Sun Valley with Friends and Family... too much to do, with no time to do it. Happy Birthday Brandon I hope you had a good weekend! We Love you!

Thank you Dalleys... it was really fun!



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Proud to be an American! Happy 4th of July!

Hi, this is Brandon, usually I would leave the blogging for Jill, but I have to interject a couple of my comments....It's the 4th of July tomorrow (my birthday) but more importantly it's America's birthday... Looking back on the greatest nation on earth and how much good we've brought into the world I am truly thankful to be an American! Through Divine inspiration our founding fathers started something great! Happy 4th everyone!
Thanks Jill for letting me post an item.
Love you, ~B