Rock Climbing at the Fair

I wasn't feeling well so Brad took the kids to the Cassia County Fair in Burley so they could climb the rock wall. They had the best time! Todd was pretty fearful... he inherited his mother's fear of heights -- but he overcame his trepidations and successfully made it to the top 3 times. Kate was the one who really wanted to go (she wore a skirt when we were there the night before so she couldn't do it then). She scurried up and down that wall several times with no problems. She apparently inherited her Dad's climbing abilities! All the kids were impressed with their Dad as he scaled the wall. He really hasn't climbed much since they've been born. Too much to live for, I suppose!

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Rupert West Stake 10k

Our Stake President is an avid runner, so he challenged our stake to get in shape and run a 10k with him. We started training at the beginning of the year. The kids and I ran/walked the 5k, but Brad ran the 10k. He's been training really hard and he beat his best time. He was AWESOME!!!! We were all so proud of him. Way to go Daddy!!!!!

Lake Cleveland FHE

Last night we took the Jeep up the mountain past Pomerelle ski resort to Lake Cleveland. We had a picnic and then hiked around the lake. It was gorgeous! We all had a great time. I had to laugh at our little safety kids, as we were preparing to leave Todd was packing his own bag with flashlights, bandaids, neosporin, pocket knife, leatherman, slingshot w/rocks, sunscreen, and bug spray. Kate insisted upon bringing the GIANT first aid kit. :) She did scrape her leg, which Todd then doctored up for her, so all the preparation was not in vain. It's nice to know they're looking out for us.

My Favorite Thing Lately

Lately I've walked in on the kids several times laying in one another's beds (sometimes all three kids!) reading stories together. It's a really sweet scene. Jack loves it so much when the big kids take the time to read to him. It's strange that he allows them to do it since he's in a really independent phase right now. Periodically we hear quite a bit of yelling and screaming when things don't go his way ... these little moments of respite are heaven sent.

Pack Meeting

Thanks to some hard work on Todd's part and an especially wonderful den leader (and his wife) Todd has earned quite a few segments and pins this year in Webelos. It's hard to believe he won't be a cub scout anymore in just a few short months. When did that happen?

Kate manned the camera at Pack Meeting. I thought she did a great job. :)