Memorial Day Weekend 2011 - Lots of Pictures

   Our family made the most of the holiday weekend. Camping was fun and the church picnic was even better. The kids loved getting into the water and we all really enjoyed ourselves.
   Friday night Chris took a tarp and a white sheet and hung them between 2 trees for a screen and hooked up our projector. We watched a movie and I think before the night was over we had 18-20 people watching it from our camp park! Most of them were family, but we did have a few strangers join us for the show.That started the weekend off with a bang!! Then on Saturday, it was very hot, we let the kids play in the sprinkler and Alex had fun in his little baby pool. When the sun started going down we made our way to the playground to run some of the kids energy off after dinner. Here are a few of those pics.

Alex Ryne

Shaylin and her friend Chara with Elijah and Ethan

Best Friends

Getting wet!

Cousin Laden, Ethan, and Elijah on the way to the play park!

Remembering the reason we celebrate Memorial Day!

So Handsome!

Ethan Kyler

Momma's Stud

The gang!

 Then on Sunday we went back home to be a part of the church picnic and we were so glad that we did. The kids had a blast. Here are a few of those pics.

My Princess

Doing his Karate Kid pose!! :-)

Shay, Teja, and Elijah

Gabby, Maggie, Teja, Shay, and Eli

My AWESOME parents!!

Yes folks, he did it all by himself!!  :-)

We went back to the campsite and spent the night in our trusty tent!! Let me just say that a day in the sun and then a night in a tent. . . that's roughin' it. Trust me!  All in all it was a super duper weekend and it was full of food, fun, and family!!

All of God's Promises

We were working on a neighbors fence after Monday and Tuesday nights storm and this is what we saw!! Cortney P. started singing "all of his promises won't let go of me!"

Isn't it amazing how, even in the little ways, God reminds us of His love for us.

Fun Weekend Ahead

This upcoming weekend we have fun stuff going on. Memorial Day always brings outdoor fun for our family. We honor the people that have served and those that are currently serving our country, and we do not make light of that. However, we usually go camping on that weekend. . . almost every one since I have been married. Now that we have kids, its even more fun because we ALL get to enjoy the great outdoors and step away from "the normal" together. Family, tents, campfires. . . . not to mention I LOVE SMORES!!!!
I am also very excited about our church's picnic this year. It's going to be a lot of fun. I'm not much for fishing, but there is just something about my kids and fishing poles that makes my heart smile! It's going to be a fun weekend and I'm ready!!

Ready for Summer

The things of summer are kickin' off around here in full swing. Trips to the park, walks to Meme and Poppy's, street bike rides, and longer evenings playing outside are just a few of our favorites. Shaylin is just counting down the days until school is out, and I think that Elijah is equally looking forward to having her around to "entertain" him!!
This past weekend we had a yard sale. Another one of my favorite things about summer. . . only I like to go to them, not so much host them. (:   It was a lot of work, but it really paid off. We got rid of a lot of junk!! I can't forget Mother's Day either. After my parents returned from a week away (vacation) it was nice to be able to spend the day with my mom, my sister, and my daughter!! Kind of a "girls day out". We do not usually get too many of those!!
As the warmer weather greets us head on, it makes me look forward to the fun things we are planning. Camping trips, amusement parks, and swimming in the pool. We enjoy all seasons of family time, but some of our best memories have been made in the sunshine.
                                    Summertime, HERE WE COME!!!