Florida: part 1

It's been so hectic that I haven't been able to blog our trip! I have a few moments this morning, so I'll get started. We went to Florida with some of our favorite friends a couple of weeks ago, and MAN it was so fun!!! We went because the boys ran a half marathon in West Palm Beach. I would totally post photos of that, but I was still in bed when he got home, so pretty much missed the race. They loved it though. We left West Palm Beach, and our super duper deluxe hotel, and headed down to the Keys to camp for the next several days.

Bahia Honda Key

The water was clean and clear and warm, and the sun was heaven sent. We had the best time ever! Almost everyone that we told that we were flying across the country to go camping thought we were nuts, but it was so fabulous, we'll for sure do it again.

Happy Halloween!

bike ride in the canyon

We have a trail by our house that goes all the way up the canyon. The fall leaves are amazing right now, so we decided to take a ride up the canyon and take it all in.

As a matter of fact, you can fit 4 bikes into a minivan. You just have to make sure the kids are buckled really well, and drive with all the doors open.




Why yes, that is a snowboard helmet she is wearing, she was WAY to embarrassed to wear her bike helmet because it has stars on it! There you go.

The Pumpkin Patch

My neighbor planned a trip to a local pumpkin patch and invited us along. It was such a fun night. We got to take a wagon ride out to the pumpkins, then grab some up and take the wagon back. It was a great time. We have the best neighbors ever. I love where I live so much.

Labyrinth with the Little Paynes

It is my favorite thing in the world to be on the river with all of my family. I think we've decided not to do any more multi-days without all the girls. It's just too perfect. We had intended to do the San Juan, but there wasn't enough water and as none of us had done Labyrinth Canyon on the Green River, we decided to do that. Fabulous choice! It is among the most beautiful places I have ever seen. "No Rapids" was a bit of an understatement, I think we may have been rowing upstream for all the current we had, but the scenery!!!!! Oh my, I can't wait to go back. The Paynes as always, were perfect company, can't wait until next year!

cousins

These little cousins were born all in the same summer. They have another cousin who was born with them that lives toooooo far away. These girls love each other so much, and we feel so thankful that they have one another. I wish all 4 of them could be together more often. I took a some pictures of them for #1's new room. Oh, I still need to post that don't I? Tomorrow, or next week sometime.

Westwater

We had a great time on Westwater as always. I was so excited that my brother came with us and brought two of his kids. I love the river so much, and I loved being able to share it with them. A baffle on our boat blew out at the put in. Thank goodness for fabulous friends who can bring you a boat in the morning, all decked out to go for the day. Great day, river, and company. My synchronizing swimming partner was totally missing. Thought about you all day Megs. Didn't even get in the water. Oh well, good times ahead.