Explanation

I obviously don't know how to comment on pictures correctly. We went to Tony Grove in Logan Canyon last week and camped with Steve's parents and sister. It was a lot of fun hiking around the little lake and hanging out with cousins. The boys even had their first experience in a canoe. Luckily, no one capsized the boat! On the second day, just our little family went to enjoy the blue waters of Bear Lake. We took the boat and had a great time wake-surfing, wake-boarding, and just swimming around. We even turned the music on and had a picnic. One of the pictures is the boys on the back of the boat dancing. You can see they have rhythm... :-)
We had a memorable time and loved being together as a family. School is about to start and the schedule will be up and running so this was our last Hoorah!!

Bear Lake

Boating on Bear Lake.


Raspberry shakes!! Yum!
Skipping rocks...a family tradition

Notice Dillon's feet in the air. Not experts on canoeing.

Bootcamp

I was fortunate enough to go away this weekend to a fitness bootcamp in Palm Springs, CA. There were four of us 'spud girls' that went to refill our motivation tanks. One of the girls was actually invited as an instructor for the camp...that's how we got invited to go. It was the most informative, exhausting, inspiring weekends I've ever had. I would highly recommend this experience. We were able to hear from a nutritionist and a success coach that were out of this world!!! (I have websites if anyone is interested.) I'm a little sore, but so movitated to make some changes, it makes the pain worth it. :) Here's just a few pics of the resort and friends. By the way, it was 107 degrees every day we were there! HOT HOT HOT! I was glad to come back to the coolness of Idaho, but I loved the sunshine. I tried to soak up as much Vitamin D as possilbe. I'm so grateful for good friends and a husband that makes dreams like this come true. What a great weekend!

Best Inspiration!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTUSB6eBoFs
I love this story.

Summertime

Ball Camping

Every year we, the Ball side of the family, try to gather and go on some camping trips. We have been spoiled by the matriarch of the family, my mother-in-law, because she knows how to cook amazing meals in the great outdoors. It is a fun tradition that I am trying not to be too prissy about due to the lack of cleanliness. (I am about a two day camper ...then I NEED TO SHOWER!!) I do love the memories though that have been created with cousins, grandparents and aunts and uncles. My boys love going and that is what keeps me going. You do anything for the kids right? Here are some pics from the most recent. We were lucky to have Aunt Carolyn from Missouri here. I have to pay tribute to her for the Aunt she is to my kids. We absolutely love having you around and deeply appreciate the time and attention you give to each of our kids.

Portland Trip

We had a great time in Portland with all the cousins. These are just a few of the highlights. I will have to write later because the boys are begging to play webkins and we only have the one computer. So, I will just say thanks to all who participated and made this a trip to remember.