Staple, Marshmellows, and a Mountain of laundry.

What do they have in common??? A Moffat family Camping trip. Our family took the last camping trip of the season with my parents by Flaming Gorge. No sooner had we got there then why daddy was setting up the camper did Madison fall of a rope swing right on to a rock. She ended up getting one staple. I am not to happy with how they did it. To me it does not look like the staple is holding it shut. They really should have pinched it shut and put at least 2 in. But it is in and she has a booboo to show all her friends on the first day of preschool. After a late night all were tired. We did end up taking the kids and the dogs to a secluded water area to let them all swim a little. The kids had a great time. Goldie ended up a little muddy and stinky but all in all it was a great picnic.

Who you looking at??? It was hard all weekend not to touch Madison's hair. But she was very scared of hurting her staple. After dinner the men and the kids went on a nature hike. They all had a great time and learned a little bit too. On Sunday we went for a drive to look for more fun camping sites for the next camping season. We were very supried to see mountain goat in someones camp site. The kids ran up to get a better look. Before I could get too close they had went over the rim. But this is what we got. We also found our self a Alvin Chipmunk. He did not know for sure if he wanted to take the plunge of the steep side or not. After a late night the night before someone was a little GRUMPY coming back from the edge. Se did not want to come. Then it was time to roast Marshmallows and star-bursts. Some of the Mellows were too big to eat. We are all a little sad to see the summer leave. Don't get me wrong I love the fall, but the camper needs to be cleaned out and winterized, and there are only so many warm activities you can do in the fall. So as I huddle up in a blanket on Monday I will have all the wonderful camping memories to keep me warm inside. Plus all the warm laundry fresh from the washer. There is always plenty of that around our house. Especially after a camping trip.

First day of school 2010

We are all smiles and few tears. Today started very early in the morning or should I say middle of the night as little Mylee had a terrible belly ache. But I think mom sleeps the worse anyway on the night before my babies go off to school. All the worries about how their first day will go. I sure hope I am not the only mom not sleeping stressing over the first day of school for her kids. Today was a big day for Miles. he started Intermediate school. He left before the others were ready for the day. I am sure he was nervous and scared of the new adventures that await him I know I am ( but I will not tell him that). He will be getting his first locker and switching classes. I pray he finds some life long friends today. He is such a good kid. I will miss him and all his help. Today Marcus is staring a new school too, because we moved. He will be in 2nd grade this year. He has Mr. Timmons. He is excited to be the only big brother at school. I pray he sits and listens and makes some new friends. Today Mason starts 1st grad. He has Mrs. Timmos. He is very excited. Mom is a little worried. I pray he can keep his hands to him self and listen to his teach. We had a few problems doing what we were told that year. The are all ready. No I did not choose to match them they thought it would be cool. If they both wore "Big Man on Campus" Shirts. Mason with his teacher Marcus with his teacher. Did I mention they are also our back door neighbors. So if my little men choose to not make good choices they know were we live or they can visit with mom at the cross walk in front of the school. Madison was a little up set that she was not starting school today. She really wished preschool started today but she has to wait until next Tuesday. So we have a little miss attitude today. Demanding all. She just wants to go to Kindergarten. Mylee has no idea what is going on today. All she knows is that the house is quite now and she can sleep like a baby. Oh yea she is a baby. She still have 5 years before she starts. All in all it was a good day. Can't wait to hear from them this afternoon on all their fun and exciting things they did. Praying the day is full of fun and not sadness.

End of summer fun

It is sad to say that summer is coming to a end. I can hardly believe that next week the kids will be back in school. The evenings are cooler and the sun sets before the kids go to sleep. Here are a few things that took place in in our house Mason, Madison and Marcus played their last soccer game. They all did great. Marcus and Madison really wear the stars of their teams Madison, Marcus and Mason had fun rolling backwards down the hill why we watched Miles at football camp. Yes that is right I have a kid old enough to play tackle football. I think some of the parents there had more fun laughing at how silly my kids were than at watching football camp. Who is this one. I can not tell. Is that bad Miles playing skins. He did not know what to think about being skins. But he loved the camp Mylee is growing like a weed. She is now in 3-6 months clothing. Her smile brightens even the darkest nights. She is truly a blessing sent from above. She loves her exerciser that mom got at a garage sell. I can not believe how much she changes every day. I am not sure who the kids will miss most on the first day of school. Mom or baby sister. I vote for Mylee. Miles has really taken a loving to her. It is nice to see his tender side. When you have lots of kids you do things a little differently. This is us getting ready to pack the back packs with the school supplies for the new school year. A great Sunday afternoon activity We had a wonderful BBQ with some of our friends to say good-bye to summer hello to fall. They have been great to us. Some of our kids were being stinkers so this is how Berry took care of it. Sometimes I think husbands are the next kids. Aubrey loving Mylee. All in all the last few weeks have been packed with activities and getting ready for the new school year.

Fun in the Park Mylee first

With the summer winding down, we have tried to hit all our favorite summer time spots one more time. So this week when daddy was off work, we went to splash park. This was Mylee's first time sporting a swim suit and trying it out How cute. I let daddy be the mean one and take her in. He was giving her a kiss for good luck. Ready . . . set. . . . \ GO! Lets take it slow. First the hand and now the foot. No tears yet. Now the head. Thank goodness for the flower it helped keep it out of her eyes. all the way under. Some faces but no tears. Love this face All done time to warm up Making a little fist. I wonder if that is a threat about next time "Swirly pops" Parks are the perfect place for them Hands on her hips. Every time Madison talks to you she has a hand on a hip. It's a girl thing. I have no idea were she got it from.