Golf

I am a little behind on some of the things that went on this summer.  I know that dad will appreciate this post.  Brady made the comment once that if Papa lived near us, that he would probably play a lot of golf with him. (And Cameron jumped in and said yeah-and me and Mema could share all the books we want!)

Brady had a great year playing golf.  He loves the game!  It was fun to see a few of his matches.  He and a buddy had a goal to do well and they did just that.  His friend placed first in Region and Brady placed second. 

Braden and his friend L. were asked to carry out the school flag before a football game (because of doing so well in region).  Brady said it was cool to be standing in the middle of the huddle. 

State is highly anticipated every year for Braden.  This is his first shot off on the second day.   It was a cold two days.  Jim took off a few days from work so we could walk and watch. 

Although Braden didn't think he played well the first day, he did qualify to play again the second day.  In fact he was the only individual that did qualify out of over 100 boys. (the rest qualified as a team to return the second day.)  He shot an 80 the first day and a 74 the next day.  This put him in the top ten at state again this year!  We enjoyed being there with Braden and look forward to next year. Jim has taken it upon himself to play a lot of golf with Brady( to help him get ready for next year).  It is a real sacrifice I'm sure!

The kids had a few days off of school.  Every year we let them choose an activity that the family can do during this break.  We went to the movies for Katie's day.  Megan chose bowling.  Brady always seems to choose golf.  Cameron picked a place called Jump On It!  This is the only day I remembered my camera!  It was a lot of fun.  We just about had the whole place to ourselves. 

The girls counted over 60 trampolines all connected together.  Braden, Cameron and I took turns jumping over  obstacles.  I made it over but did not look as graceful as the boys.

The girls made their own little jumps.  We found it was easier to run off the big platform make one huge high jump in the middle of the tramp and it would project you over the barrier and you would land in the middle of the next tramp.  (first time was a little scary!) 

If only he could get this much air without the tramp!  The boys had fun playing B-ball!

Cameron impressed us with his flips.  Needless to say he got a little dizzy doing so many!

I took a lot of shots of Cameron trying to get him flipping in mid air.  When we got home and looked at all of the pictures we realized that Megan and Brady had been wrestling and trying to get a ball from each other in the background.   It was funny to see the different shots of them.   Megan can dish out the teasing just as well as her big brother!  Cameron picked a fun place to go, we all had fun!

Fun on the mountain!

This summer we went on another 4-wheeling trip as a family. (Minus Brady who had to work) Jim and I had done this same route the previous year but we did not get to finish it because of the cold, snow, hail, mud etc.
We rode up to a small lake and had lunch. Cameron was a great driver. I love to just sit back and enjoy the view. The ride took us along the ridge line of a mountain as well as down into the wooded area, past streams, and over little bridges.
This was the first ATV trip for the girls. As I mentioned earlier Megan had some hesitation but all and all she had fun. Katie is ready to go again. She even got to drive a little.
The views were great! It is sure a beautiful world we live in.

Boating

In August Larry and Laureen came for a quick trip to buy a fishing boat! We took it out on the lake for a test run.
Brady helped guide grandpa around the lake.
The rest of us just sat back and enjoyed the ride.
Well most of us. Katie had a hard time. The boat was louder than Uncle John's, so she was afraid it would brake!
After dropping us girls off at the dock- Brady and Grandpa were able to go a lot faster!
It will be a great fishing boat. We hope you get lots of use out of it Grandpa!

Birthday Girl

Time to jump for joy!!!!!
It is Megan's Birthday! She has hit the double digit years. She truly is a blessing in our house!
Here she is in a tissue paper dress made at a 'modest fashion show' mother daughter activity! (Flowers and all!)
First place in a science fair. Project-Which cookie sheet makes the best cookies?
She has become a great little pianist!
The veggie she always picks to plant in the garden!
She seldom gets bored. She is always thinking of things to do. Who needs a swimming pool!
Her first 4-H blue ribbon. She sewed a pillow case in her favorite color!
Enjoys doing things with the family-even if she is scared at first. (She was afraid to fall off the mountain on a recent four wheeling trip, then she was afraid of going fast, and then afraid that we were going to get lost!)
Loves family movie nights with popcorn. This was an outdoor movie night before the fireworks show in July!

Happy Birthday Megan-We love you!!!!!!