Into the Woods

We went camping over Memorial Day weekend up Scout Mountain- It was Avery's first camping trip! Our first night was a little rough trying to figure out how to keep Avery warm but able to breathe- we finally figured out that he loved to sleep bundled up in his carseat- so that's where he slept. We had tons of friends join us- Chris & Julie, Eric & Erica, Aaron & Shaunie & Ava & their cousins Trevor & Candace, & Collin & Vanessa. We had a blast with great food, a little bit of hiking, climbing for the guys, and just hanging out. The last day, Chris & Julie and us went on a hike up a trail to Scout Mountain top. We didn't make it- but is was tons of fun. Avery just loves his backpack carrier!

Krazy Kayakers!

A couple of weeks ago (when we should have been studying for finals) Brian decided to go kayaking with his good friend Chris (even though the temperature was in the 40s!) So they put on their wetsuits and set out in the Groveland Rapids near Blackfoot. It was really fun to seem them trying out some sweet stuff. Sorry I was unable to video the really cool stuff, but here's some videos and pictures all the same.

Second Chance Prom:

KLCE Radio Station had been advertising a free Second Chance Program a few weeks ago, and Amanda's brother Michael (not married yet) was going to take a date to it. So we decided we would join him. It was so much fun- just like high school again! We did the pre-dance date at the Frisbee Golf course at Ross Park in Pocatello with a bunch of people (we played with authentic frisbee golf frisbees, which is a little different and harder to play with). Then we had some dinner and got ready for the dance! We even got some flowers for each other. Then we headed on up to Idaho Falls to the Hilcrest High School where the dance was held. There was a ton of people! It was fun to see a bunch of 'mature' people dancing and having a good old time. It was such a wonderful night- it brought alot of memories back.

Richard and Lauren (Amanda's brother and sister-in-law) came too! It was Lauren's first dance! (she never got the chance to go to prom in high school)

Down at the Downs' in Downey

A couple of times in the last month we have gone down to Amanda's family in Downey. We have had so much fun! We had a little Easter Egg hunt as well as a birthday party for Amanda's brother Richard and some swimming in the pool.
Avery finding his Easter basket and us as a family:

Avery absolutely loved playing the pool. He would splash and kick and splash and kick and didn't mind that his face got wet.

Brian has been practicing in the pool with his kayak to get his roll down- he has been doing awesome! (he thinks he's ready for class 5, but amanda doesn't think so...) He hopes to go on some small rapids this weekend if the weather is nice.