Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Good-bye Summer, Hello School

We got back from Black Rock and the following week the kids started back to school.  It was an abrupt end to summer. 
 
 I am so sad to see the summer go...the carefree schedule, having the kids around, field trip Fridays, around the clock free labor, etc., etc., but it was also fun to see the kids get excited about another school year. 
 
So here they are: 
Jack (6th grade), Emily (4th grade), and Samuel (2nd grade)
 
 
 
 

Monday, August 19, 2013

3rd Annual Trip to Black Rock Retreat

What can I say...We Love Black Rock!  The kids talked about it all summer long.  So here are some pictures from this year's trip. 
 
 
There are some things we do every year like...
 the kickball Game
 
 

 
the safari game (everyone's favorite field game)
 
 
 and the waterslide
 
 (although this year they seemed braver and went down more than once)

swimming at the lake 

( Drew was getting some new teeth this week and wasn't the happiest baby, but you wouldn't be able to tell from these pictures!)
 
 
 and digging in the sand
 
 monkeying around (which was what Max did the entire time we were there)
 
 
having fun at the swimming pool
 
 

and playing the group games
 

 plenty of stroller time for the babies (this year the babies were Drew and our friend Lila)
 

and playing tons of gaga of course
 

 or watching gaga
 
 
 this was the official gaga team named the "Krazy Kids"
(The Awesome Adults beat them out this year, but their day is coming I'm sure!!)
 




But each year we also try a couple of new things.  This year Bob and I tackled the Dangle Duo which is this ladder that you have to climb up.  It didn't look too hard.  In fact I was sure we could scale it in no time.  As soon as I stepped onto the first rung I knew we were in for a challenge!  With each climb the rungs get further and further apart.
 

 
 
 
but we did it!!

 and so did the Einolfs!


 
 
 
 And Jack was old enough this year to do the zip line on the high ropes course. 
 So he and his friend Tyler swung away!
 
 
 
But the best part of the trip (even better than no cooking or cleaning) is getting to hang out with our best of friends!!
 
We're already counting down the days till next year!
 
 


Monday, August 12, 2013

11 Months


 
and almost walking!