Rogue River Camping Trip

The first weekend of August we went camping down south along the Rogue River, right outside of Gold Beach Oregon. We went with our good friends Kim, Karsen, Paulette, Bob, Trevan, Jaci and Braedyn Angle and Shayla. Nana and Pops (Paulette and Bob) have a huge moter home that we all road down in. Then I set up my jumbo tent and we had camp. My kids cant remember sleeping in a tent....probably because the last time they did sleep in one they were both very little and it rained so hard that our air mattress was floating....bought a trailer the next weekend. Ok back to this trip....The Angle crew had never slept in a tent before and were more than excited to camp in there with me and the kids. So it was settled, me + 5 kids in the tent for 3 nights! Awesome!

We took a 104 mile jet boat ride (7+ hours) up the river. So much fun and I would recommend that trip to anyone!
Here is the Tribe waiting to be picked up by the boat. Trevan, Caymus, Karsen, Jaci, Lucy and Braedyn


My Moose!

Me and the kiddos!


On the Jet Boat! This was taken before we got soaked!


After getting doused with water!


After lunch it was nice and hot. We ended up seeing 8 bears, a bald eagle, osprey, otters, and a deer!

Saturday we spent the entire day playing in the river and relaxing.
Watch for Children! Youngest to oldest: Jaci, Braedyn (I actually dont know which of the 2 are older, as they are twins), Caymus, Trevan, Karsen and Lucy.


The river was nice and refreshing, and not to cold!


I couldn't get my little mermaid out of the water!


Lucy got creative with the self timer. I absolutely love this picture of her and Jaci.


These kids LOVED corn on the cob!!!

Another self timer picture! So funny!

And my little man!

We had a lot of fun and cant wait to go back next year!

August Rush!

August so far has been a whirl wind of activity....well actually so was July. Its been a great and fun summer that much I can say! And its not over yet!
So here is a touch of the things we have bee up to.

My friend Kim and I played bingo and won a ton of loot. The best score of the night for me was this killer Jagger hat. I love this style of hat, love may be an understatement....Any way I was stoked!!! Oh and we had a great time, so now I need to get myself a few troll dolls and some dobbers and I can be a regular at Bingo! (did I mention said bingo was played at our local bar and there was a lot of beer drank that night? That may have helped in the fun department....)



Caymus sporting the infamous "The beatings will continue until moral improves" shirt.


We took Caymus' training wheels off his dirt bike, he took off right away and never looked back! YAY! And we got Lucy on the Doodlebug and she totally loves it! So we let them tear it up. They have been riding the trail at Marshall's as much as they can!


We had an impromptu trip to Albany, a near by town and ended up renting paddle boats for a quick 30 min ride. Had so much fun racing our friends Kim and Karsen!


Lucy has been taking riding lessons since the end of the school year, she loves them and is totally taking in my footsteps. She LOVES horses!!! This is the horse she rides at the stable, Cash.

Just Another Trip to the Beach!

I am so far behind in blogging....Its been a fun and busy summer so I am not going to make any excuses or promises that I will do any better.
The kids and I took another trip up to visit the folks in mid July because my Sis in law Des and my niece Isis were there for a visit!
It was short but sweet and we did manage to fit in quite a bit of fun!!! Even Reid came out for some fun this time!


My dad, my best friend. I cant even begin to tell you how much this man means to me! I love you Big Bear!!!

I am Queen of the.....rock?

The kids had a blast playing with all our pirate stuff. Caymus sure is the cutest little pirate I have ever met!!!

Reid fixed up my dads old bike for me and we took it for a spin. I cant remember the last time I rode a bike....but you know what they say....its like riding a bike....


Yes, I got to relax on the beach a little too!


Always the comedian! I love him! Reid the rhinestone cowboy!!!


Mother/Daughter time. Isnt she the purdiest little thing?


The kids fell in love with their cousin right away, but that was not hard to do!


Angles when they sleep!


Ok these pictures make me laugh. I was taking a picture of us with my phone and my mom was snapping one from the back. Cute!


Cousins!!!
They could be sisters! So beautiful!


I know, I am a natural.....both with drinking beer and packing a baby around!


A little more country!

Summer Fun!

Some photos of our summer so far in no particular order! (thats because I dont like how blogger loads pictures and I don't want to mess with rearranging them!)


Lucy and Emma chilling at my parents house. These to first met when they were 1 and 2 months old.



My flaming red hair looks extra flaming in the sunset!


The kids blew the conch shells every night to announce the end of the day! They are VERY good at this job!


My dad and I took Caymus golfing with us. He beat us both and this was his first time actually playing. Not sure if I should cry from embarrassment or pride!


He sure does look official!


Watching fireworks at the parents house.....they have a few firework stands to choose from since they live next to an idian reservation! Fortunately my dad did not go oberboard.





Chilling at the beach!


The kids took a trip down to Palm Dessert with Marshall and they all went to Disney land for a few days. They were very brave and went on several roller coasters! What big kids!


Caymus got a dirt bike......Happy Early Birthday Buddy!

First Tooth!!! I did not even know it was that loose and he came running in and said he just ripped it out!


Me and my girl, wonder where she gets her freckles from.....



Tio Reid stopped by for a quick visit. This is where Caymus gets his obsession with bandanas from!


The little man graduated from kindergarten! YAY!


Jumbo Marshmallow in the mouth!


Went out to Seaside and got some ink done! I love it so much!
Blue star is for Caymus and the Pink star is for Lucy!

And now we are off for more adventures!