Echo Lake

We had a lot of fun down at Echo Lake this year.  We were there July 4-11 and stayed at Dahl and Sharon Quinton's cabin.  We spent our time out on the lake whenever it was sunny, eating lots and playing games (our favorite was Sorry Sliders).  What a great way to spend a week!! I absolutly love to be at Echo lake, and by Kalispell.  Since we spent so much time down there when I was a kid, it feels like a second home to me.  I can't wait to go again. 

My Dad bought this tube for the kids to ride this year.  Even Marcus was brave enough to ride it.  He always sat in the middle, and kept telling us over and over about the middle.  I am proud to say that I even rode it twice, considering that I am the biggest wimp ever!!

There's nothing like a relaxing bath in the sink, surrounded by dirty dishes.

Phoenix down at the beach.

Davis riding the "yellow board".  He didn't stand up on it, but it was cute to watch him do "tricks" on it. 

Here I am helping him get onto the board.  We had some rain when we first got there, so the water was quite cold.  When I first jumped in it took my breath away. 

Here is Drew on the tube.  My Dad and brother-in-law Dave, successfully dumped him numerous times.

Davis and his cousin Lexie hanging out on the dock.

The boys trying to get their cousin Patrick wet. 

We ate a ton of Auntie Lynn's famous pancakes. 

Logan Pass

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to go to Kalispell and to drive over Logan Pass.  It is so incredibly beautiful.  I love to open the window and smell the wonderful mountain air.  The highlights on the drive always include, seeing the Mountain Goat at the Summit, trying not to get wet under The Weeping Wall, and honking the horn in the tunnels.  I am so blessed to be surrounded by one of Heavenly Father's greatest creations, just hours from my front door. 

On the way to Kalispell, Phoenix and I rode with my sister Jo, and her daughter Lexie.  As you can tell it was a beautiful sunny day. 

This is on the way home.  We had to make a few pit stops.  This picture is taken at The Loop. 

Our Life...

Here are some pictures from our daily life...

The boys raiding the pantry.  Luckily they are small enough that they can fit right in it.

Marcus helping Drew move dirt around our new fence. 

This year we attempted to plant a garden.  There were some unloved planter boxes in back, so Davis and I added new dirt, and we planted rubarb, tomatoes (actually Nives planted them), beans, peas, pumpkins, zucchini, onions, corn and carrots.  I am happy to report that most of what we planted is growing.  So are the weeds. 

Scotland or Bust 2011!!

Rub-a-dub-dub, 3 men in a (pink) tub.

Davis had Hawaiian day at school, so Marcus needed to dress up as well.  Marcus wore his outfit all day.  We even went to the doctor and the Grocery store. 

Davis played outdoor soccer this year with his cousin Jack.  He is getting to be a good little soccer player.  We are very proud of him, and I am proud that he inherited his Dad's athletic ability and not mine. 

What a handsome boy!!