Empty. Drained. Exhausted. Sad. Tired. Spiritual.

(This is Ferris with Mason in '03)

That is how we feel. Don's Dad passed away Friday night after a sudden heart attack. He was 67. About 20 years too young. We are too young, my kids are too young. Ryker will not know this wonderful man whom he was named after.

I'm too drained to write more.

Camping at Priest Lake

We only managed to go camping once this summer but it was so great. We went up to Priest Lake Idaho and happened to go the only 4 days it rained all summer. BUMMER. However, we set up a great shelter and still had lots of fun.

Ryker was such a trooper and did great. He never complained about the cold weather, or anything for that matter. Mason and Kennedy also had a blast. What isn't to love about trees, sticks, dirt, bugs, water, bike riding, great food and friends?

I brought my camera....without the battery in it. So these pictures are from my Missy's camera.

Ryker at 4.5 months

This picture does not do our shelter justice. The tarp was HUGE.

Emma and Kennedy

Mason, Kaden and Ethan. We had a few minutes of sunshine here and there, but it was still so cold, I was surprised they wanted to play in their suits.

Kennedy

Ryker was so spoiled by Taylor.

One of these girls didn't have her hair combed for 4 days. She did go ahead and make herself a headband with her necklace. nice.

Mason

Ethan and Taylor

Thanks for the great trip Moody's!

4 months....

Has it really been over 4 months since I last posted? We have been having a great summer and I am sad to see it coming to an end while also looking forward to the kids being in school again.

Ryker is doing great and growing way to fast.

I'll update with photos soon.