Another try

I know I said I was back and was going to try and keep up but spending 2 out of the last 4 months in bed makes for a boring life and not much to blog about. We did go camping a couple times, once with Dereks family to Bear Lake which was tons of fun. It was a nice grassy area so it was a lot cleaner and relaxing. We went to the beach a couple times which the kids loved! They take after me a little bit though and were a little afraid of getting all the way in the water. They really loved playing in the sand digging trenches, being mermaids and building castles. Then we got to relax around the fire and make smores and just talk forever. The kids thought it was so cool they got to stay up late with all the grown ups. At the same time they were really excited to go to bed and sleep in their sleeping bags in their tents so they kept saying they were going to bed, but would be back at the fire after a few min. We also went rough camping with my family and we had a great time despite all the dust! It was a really dusty campsite but we made the best of it. My dad is a master camper and he set up a great little kitchen with tarps for shade and everything. It was so fun to just sit around the campfire and enjoy ourselves. I did get in a great little four wheeling trip with my dad and Kaden which resulted in my miserable back injury but it was awesome while it lasted. I should know better than to try and show up my dad for my kids. :) We had a great time just being with each other playing games and laughing. Kaden also started kindergarten which he loves! He loves getting ready all by himself before I even wake up and wears his backpack all morning until its time to go. We'll see how long that lasts. :)I was able to enjoy halloween a little bit though. I usually get all into Halloween with themed costumes and all but I just didn't have it in me this year so the kids just raided their dress ups. :) Whatever works. We went out to Dereks moms house and it was lots of fun. We usually have always done a trunk or treat and then hit a few houses on the way home, so they really hadn't experienced real Trick or Treating until this year. They had so much fun going to every door and getting more and more candy. Before they left from grandmas house though Kaden wanted to pass out the candy to the trick or treaters while he was waiting and he absolutely loved it. About 15 min after they left to go, Kaden came back with Aunt Stacey and said he just wanted to come back. I was wondering if he was tired or cold but he said no. I finally got out of him that he wanted to come back and hand out the candy. That was more fun for him! ha ha After a break he did meet back up with the rest of the kids to finish out his night of trick or treating. It was really fun to do something different this time, they had so much fun with grandma and aunt Stacey.

Jace waking up Kaden and chloe in the morning

Shooting with Papa

Fourwheeling with Dad