Choo Choo All Aboard!

Little train engineers in the making

Trains, trains, trains + 4 little boys (actually who can leave out grandpa make that 5) = fun until they are derailed!

This is my dad's hobby always has been. I always remember him getting some exciting new car, track, engine, building, trees, grass, sand, etc... He has been building trains as long as I have known him...hehe! Now he really has the time to do it! We would always get him something for his train set for his Birthday, Christmas or Father's Day. His train city/town is awesome! He has done such a great job and it takes a lot of patience and time. Thanks for sharing with the kids!

Fun times with Grandpa on his "tractor"!

Hold on grandpa your in for the ride of your life!!

grandpa kicked it to high for Carter and let him go to town and did he take advantage of that!

The first morning we were there grandpa pulled out his "tractor" to mow the lawn and the kids (except Carson because he was sick) got to ride with him and they loved it.

Playing "Army" at grandma's

Poor sick boy the first morning we were at grandma's and grandpa's house.

Lauren dragged out to play Army

The boys love, love to play "Army" of course they had to bring all their gear with them to grandma's and grandpa's so they could play in their forest. The first morning we were there they were ready to play...all except poor Carson he was sick.

Camping at Palisades in Manti, UT

Nate with a mouth full of ....guess what...CANDY!

Just look at all those boys!

Dad taking the boys on a canoe ride!

Jerry and the girls on a canoe ride in the rain!
Elise playing in the rain!

Ammon just to tuckered to play anymore!

Another animal that Carter caught! I didn't get a picture of the toad all the kids caught but he was a hit!

Jeff and Daren taking a stroll!

Daren and Jerry getting ready for a canoe ride!

Nate dropped his candy!

Ron telling a story!

Tina having a great time!

Jeff just relaxing out of the rain!

Nathan riding his "bike" down the 4 wheeler trailer ramp!

Nate finally in the water! Yep fully clothed!

and didn't last long...it was sooo cold and he fell!

Carter pulling Carson on the wake board! What great brothers!

Ammon playing in the water!

Carson's turn at helping Carter along!

Paddle Carter...Paddle!

Exploring trying to find another toad!

Grandpa playing outfield

Daren Chillin and watching the game!

Carson taking a turn at batting

Carter taking a turn at batting

Dad pitching!

Carson so talented just look at that straight bat!

I am so sorry that I have not posted for awhile. Busy...busy! Anyway these are a few pics from our trip to Palisades in Manti, Ut a month or so ago. We had a fabulous time. It did rain a lot the first couple of days but we still had fun in the rain on canoe rides, exploring on walks, hikes, sliding at the park, playing baseball, soccer, going on 4 wheeler rides and just hanging out with everyone. We had so many family and friends it was great. The kids could not wait to play in the lake...finally I think the 2nd day we just said go ahead...knowing that wouldn't last long because it was so cold and rainy still, but the kids had a great time and when the sun finally peeked through it was fabulous.