Our neighbor had a petting zoo and pony ride birthday party and my girls and Kellan dominated the pony rides. They would get off and ask immediately if they could go again. Eventually, the other kids lost interest, so Keala and Mara just kept going around and around. It was great because it was right in front of our house! So I sat and watched and helped out and listened on the monitor for Rayce. Life is good!
Superman must save the girl! Where is she? OH, LUR! Two fitty and a blonde!
Translation: Where is she? Oh, there you are! To infinity and beyond!
Darren took Mara and Keala on their annual overnight backpacking trip. This was Keala's first time so she carried he own fannypack with her water, chapstick and barbie in it! Darren keeps it light for them for their first few trips so that they don't tire out too quickly and end up enjoying their hikes! Mara however, carried her own sleeping bag and clothes on her back! They hiked four miles in and set up camp right by the lake and they didn't see a soul the entire time! On Lanea's first hike, they only hiked 1 1/2 miles, so this was quite a bit more but she did it! Apparently there were many breaks along the way. Mara was a trouper and plugged right along and was a great big sister!
Darren will be going out again with all three girls next month! I love that Darren does this! The girls can't wait to to go out with him and count down the days each year and immediately ask when their next backpacking trip is. Kellan gets to go on a day trip with Daddy all by himself next week! Boy, that will be fun! He's our little climber!
We had a party with a bunch of Lanea's new friends on Friday and what a great group of girls we've found. A few are from past wards we been in but most of them are from our Lincoln 3rd Ward. I was so impressed with how well they all got along and included each girl, even the ones they didn't all know!
It seems that we don't have parties anymore just for fun! Almost all the moms asked if it was for a birthday or something. We decided to just simply have a get together and it so much fun, I think we'll continue to have more! Why not? Does there always have to be a reason to get together and be silly and laugh? I DON'T THINK SO!!!
