my BIG bear

Haulin Straw.

We actually had a great time haulin straw!!! Levi got to learn how to drive ol red, which for him was a huge highlight. Then Joe, Stetson, and Ruger got to throw the bails at each other. Or I guess they were trying to stack them on the trailer.

fun times!!!

Levi's Birthday at Bear Lake

We had tons of fun! It was great to spend time together as a family with no where to be at a certain time. We had the whole day to play it was great!!!

bin builders

The boys have been helping their dad put up some grain bins over to lees. I think they work to much for being kids.

my pups....

just had to show you all this pic!

Summers Reunion

Our Family, funny, fantastic, flawed, friendly, frustrating, but most importantly, FOREVER.

Water, water, water!!! I am so glad joe loves the water so he can share this stuff with the kids.


They love the water, they only got out of the lake to eat and sleep.

This picture is funny, it looks like Stetson wacked Brandi in the nose, but he didn't. I think she hit it on the tube, but it was perfect timing for the picture.

I wish we made more time for more boating trips, but we shoved alot of fun into three days. It will last them for a while i guess!!




Ru had fun just paddleing around on the kneeboard from the edge of the water to the bouys.

He also took a remote control boat the he loved speeding in the water
Here is Stets riding around on the pontoon. Joe won it in a drawing about 8 years ago and this is the first time it has been in the water. He tried his hand a fishing but no luck..

We had such a great time!! It was alot of fun to see joes brothers and sisters and visit with them.

Cant wait till the "summers escape 09, the sequal"

Mid Lif Crisis Again

I have decided that its ok to have several mid life crisis'. It has to be. Otherwise I would have to find another reason why im always "freaking out".

Brandi just finished her drivers ed class for school, and passed. She dosen't even turn 15 till august, but because of volleyball they let her do it during the summer. So I have been taking her over to the driving range at the school and letting her drive the tahoe through all the different "obstacles". I tried not to have the "HOLY SH**!" look on my face, but inside, my guts were all messed up.
I was very impressed with her, she did very well and passed the driving test too. so when august rolls around and she gets her permit i guess we get to let her drive us around (UGH!)
And the thoughts of her driving on her own at 16 are a breeze compared to what its going to be like to have that boy come to the door and want to "take her out". I can't even entertain that thought yet, I have a year.......