Retirement, Chris/Amanda's New House, and Camping Trip

Lacey, Landon, and Shelly made Curt this candy bar poster for Curt's retirement party at Shelly's. She made prime rib--and boy was it yummy. Thanks to Lacey, Landon, Jerry, and Shelly for making Curt feel special.


Another picture of the candy bar poster.

A close up--had to be able to read it all!

Curt was helping Chris get his water turned on for his sprinklers and Cody wanted to help. I thought this picture was so cute.

A front view of Chris and Amanda's new house. It has a full upstairs and downstairs completely finished with new carpet and new paint. It really is a nice home.

I had to get a picture of Cody in his new room.

A back view of their new home. Take a look at that deck!

Now, to the camping trip. Lucky got to come along. Spencer and Jayleigh loved her almost to pieces. She had a hard time getting any alone time.

Cashelle braided the girls' hair. It was nice--they didn't have to have it fixed every day.

The four-wheelers were a big hit--they always are! Jayleigh cried every time she had to get off. She's going to be an outdoorsy girl, that's for sure. Audrey was a great little "mother" to her.

Our kitchen set up was great. It was away from the fire and trailers and tents. We had a lot of shade for all the coolers and food. It turned out just perfect for a change. No Rain!!!!

Jayleigh had to have her hair done like Madalynn and Audrey. Amanda loves to fix the little girls' hair. She sat so patiently and read a book.

A.J. and Carter. A.J., Cashelle, Lacey, Chris, Amanda, and I have been counting calories and trying to get into better shape. Between the six of us, we have lost about 100 pounds. Chris has lost 50 all by himself.

The girls loved climbing up the hill across the road and rolling rocks. They all had so much fun.

Curt found this little game over at Wal-Mart. It was a hit. We also had bubbles and glow-in-the-dark sticks that we had a blast with. The last night there after the kids had gone to bed, all the adults were playing with them. Landon dolled himself all up and walked up the road to the other camp. I know they could have seen him if they had looked, but the dogs started barking so Landon retreated. We laughed so hard.

Landon and Lacey's temporary home--his grandma's trailer. Thank you for letting them borrow it!

Cashelle, A.J. and kids slept in the big blue tent. The other one was set up for the kids to play in.

Oh, Carter. You are so cute. He was such a trooper!

Curt and I slept in our trailer and Chris, Amanda, Cody, and Carter slept in the little white trailer. I wish we had just one more trailer so everyone could stay in one. Cashelle and A.J. got along really well with their tent, though. Even after one of the poles broke. Curt and A.J. mended it, and it worked perfectly.

Look how nice and grassy it was where we camped. NOTHING like last year. Last year was a big 'ol mud hole we were lucky to get out of!

Two of my cute grandsons.

4-wheeling again . . . .

and again . . . .

and again . . . .

and again. They all got plenty of turns.

Jayleigh makes this cutest face when she is surprised by something. I just happened to snap the camera at the right time. What a cutie.

Did I say they enjoyed the 4-wheelers?

We went on a ride up to Yearns campground. Amanda flew through the water in the road. The girls had to all have a turn playing in the water. We had such a great camping trip--one that's going to be hard to beat. There's nothing better than family get togethers.