my summer is almost gone

Oh the fun of working at a year=round school!! My work begins again on Monday. I've really enjoyed being able to just get up when I want to and not have to work around someone else's schedule. Glad for the time when I've been able to enjoy some long bike rides this summer, I've enjoyed movie time and camping. Life slowwwww down!!!

He's got pirate in him!!!

I had posted on facebook that I always thought that Blake had some "Pirate" in him, well here is the proof. He had "Hooks" on his wisdom teeth!! ARggghhh matey. Ha. Anyhow he has tolerated their removal very well and has been taking great care and enjoying all the goodies that I don't normally purchase. Very little swelling or pain. Not bad for having four out!!!

Tour de France

Currently we are watching the Tour de France and cheering on our favorite professional rider, Lance Armstrong. There are some great bikers in this years tour. The excitement continues to build as the mountain stages approach. Only one more week left and then we'll all go on TdF withdrawal. Hope your summer is going well. If I'm not updating here on this blog you can catch up with us on facebook.

July Fun

happy birthday derf. He is an official speed limit now.

josh and caraline

our favorite campsite at the northslope.

4-wheeler parking lot

a favorite activity, passed down by grandpa O. Horseshoe tournaments.

All the guys and caraline played many rounds of horseshoes.

Mr. B getting caught up on reading. He's always reading.

This was Limi's first camping trip. She is not fond of mosquitos or cold nights.

Crafting day. Nat was very generous and brought up her beads. The girls spent several hours creating earrings, bracelets and girl time talk.

Mr.M. (K's special friend) was able to get Limi to go four-wheeling with him.

Duncan was on dog patrol. One morning Duncan decided to go jogging and Limi came off her leash and went after him. She only ran from camp two times.

Duncan

Clint==sorry the camera and operator was not cooperating.

Mr.B.

Fred getting ready to start carving.

Clint being hung up at camp.

Each summer we try and get in a few camping trips. This year we were able to secure our favorite spot in the Uintahs. Most everyone was able to see moose, elk or deer. Limi tried to dig up a pot gut hole and there was lot's of laughter around the campfire. We were able to try a new treat over the fire. Caraline shared this recipe with us. Place a marshmallow on a roasting stick, wrap a biscuit around it and slowly roast until golden brown, then roll in butter and cinnamon and sugar. We decided this was a must from now on. Another favorite treat in the dutch oven is to place foil in oven, cover bottom with pecan frosting, place bits of choc/chips in biscuit's, fold over and then place biscuit's on top of pecan frosting. Cook until golden brown. Invert rolls on plate and serve. This is our dutch oven version of sticky buns. Happy Summertime to you all.