4th of July!

Our friends the Leishmans invited us to go to their dad's houseboat for the holiday. We went out Sunday night after all church stuff and just as the sun was setting on the lake, it was beautiful.

The kids enjoying a little snack on the top deck.

This is how the kids were sleeping when we checked on them before we went to bed. They had their own little room. There are 5 kids here. The second night when they were way more tired, they stayed in their own spots a little better. :)

This is the room that Terry and I got to sleep in. It wasn't real big but nice to have our own space and a real bed!

Everyone was anxious to go down the slide into the water, but none more than Cypress. She was of course the first one to go down at only 9am, but the others quickly followed.

Tayla

Even the adults were able to enjoy it, once we got the water going on it.

We went for a boat ride to pick up more friends.

Then for a few more rides with the tube. Unfortunately this caused a lot of sunburnt bum cheeks! We reapplied sun block 3 times but that still wasn't enough for the hot, hot sun!

They also had a fun paddle boat that we took turns in taking the kids for rides around the houseboat. (me and Justin)

(Terry and Lisa)

The boat rides got kind of long for very tired kids. Tayla was a great pillow and babysitter. Later Gracie was sleeping on her too and Tyden was a sleep on me.

Justin is a little crazier than the rest of us. Cypress and Riley thought it was very cool though, because they got to move around some too with him on there.

Kasen's first and only attempt at the slide. Terry threw him up to keep him close to the surface because he was afraid of dragging him under with him because he had no life jacket on. Kasen didn't enjoy going under and wouldn't go down again.

Trina thought ahead. When it was just to hot to be outside anymore, she busted out a bingo game and lots of fun prizes. It was really great.

Mommas just hanging out.

All the kids waiting for the fireworks to start. We had a pretty great view from the houseboat.

Thanks so much for a fabulous time!! Everyone was safe and happily worn out!

Travis Trit

Our friends had tickets to see Travis Trit in Chico and then had a family emergency out of town, so we lucked out and got to go. Terry, being the big fan of country that he is, really had a great time :) He's very supportive of me :) We did have a good time though and he even knew a song or two.

This is exactly how far away from the stage we were, they were great seats!! The 12th row!

They let us walk right up to the front and take pictures, so I of course took advantage of that and got an up close picture of him. I was literally about 2 1/2 feet from him.

Cake time!

Mom and I took on another cake. I did all the baking and frosting but could never have done all the fondant with our her! And chocolate fondant at that - the colors were brown, orange and ivory. The kids couldn't lay off the fondant it tasted so good. Mom did some scroll work on layers 2 and 4.

The final touches are very hands on.

We did good, but the flowers and ribbon just finish it off! We were very happy with the way it turned out.

Day in the Sun!

On Thursday we took the afternoon and met our friends the Walton's at Riverbend park in Oroville. They ahve fun sprinklers to play in as well as the river. We all enjoyed both! Sometimes the sprinklers are short and sometimes they are tall. Cypress prefers the tall ones!

Kasen and Alyssa on a stroll. Sometimes they are good friends, sometimes, not so much.

On the beach they made a rock kingdom and man made waterfalls. It was very fun!

Kasen is 3!!

On Tuesday the 21st we went to Tracy for late Father's Day and early Kasen's Birthday celebration. We had a very enjoyable time. Kasen loved opening presents of Cars shirts, books and stickers, as well as a Super Why game. He was very excited about the whole thing!

They bought him an ice cream cake and he was very proud of it. Before it was cake time he had to take us all to the freezer to see "his cake."

On Saturday, his real birthday, Terry had to be gone most of the day to take some tests for a possible state job so we celebrated on Friday like that was his Birthday. It started with breakfast in bed that he thought was so cool!

He spent the morning playing with cars on the floor and enjoying balloons. After that we went to see Cars 2 in Oroville on opening day. It was very cute and we all enjoyed it.

Then we went to the Hunters for a hot dog roast and presents, cake and swimming. I made some matching pillowcases for the boys.

He wanted a cars cake and I knew that we had a lot of the cars but of course we couldn't find Lightening McQueen anywhere but it was still pretty cute. He was so fun to watch blowing out candles.

The next morning, even before he was dressed or diaper changed or shoes on, he was outside playing with his new T-ball set. I think it's a good way for him to get some agression out. Just look at how serious his face is :)

Father's Day!

Saturday when we got home from the Reunion, Trevor and Terry tricked dad into giving them his truck and trailer to go get a "mean goat" but when they came back, he found out that it was really 2 miniature ponies for him for Father's day. These are something he's wanted for a very long time. he wants to make a cart for them to pull his grandkids in a parade. This is his first view of the momma.

On the left his her colt born in October of last year.

Dad was of course, instantly in LOVE!

Sunday all the kids gathered round to give Terry his Presents. He doesn't like Breakfast in Bed so he no longer gets that service provided to him.

The Percy Jackson Series

A new stickless kite! we are very happy that we have a Daddy that loves us so much!! We went to Tracy on Tuesday to see Papa Jim since he was in his isolation time on Father's day.

Reunion

Over Father's Day weekend we had the Hunter Family reunion as always. It was is Redding and it was GREAT! The weather was very cooperative and the company was awesome! We spent the nights at Meredith and Bill's house in tents and Spent the day at Whisky Town Lake. The minute we got the paddle boat off the car, Max (3) and Kasen (almost 3) thought they were going to take it out themselves.

There were floating logs all over the place and much to Grandpa's dismay, the kids all loved laying on them and pushing them around. Tayla was using hers as a noodle.

Uncle Trevor was the king of the squirt guns. If you had one in your hand, he was after you, if he was on a boat, it was hiding at his side just in case you came by. No one really seemed to mind to much since it was hot and they were all able to get him back. Tyden thought he was extra sly and was constantly shooting him.

These are all of the floatation devices and boats that we had and they were all in constant use by everyone. It was really fun!

Young and old took their turns and were always trying to get another.

No one could resist the feel of the nice cool water. it was very cold, but very clear too. We had a whole beach and picnic area to ourselves so that was really nice.

To keep out of the evening heat, we went to the church for a spagetti dinner and a talent show. These are the Rodgerson girls with ours they are Reece (5), Ellie (7), Cypress (9), Hunter (9), then Tayla (7).

Louisa and Claudia showing off their reunion T-shirts designed by Alex.