SNOWBOARDING, BABY!!

For Glennie's big 3-0 birthday we all went up to Brighton Resort for some AWESOME snowboarding. I mean, you know, I nearly broke my wrist off from the falls but it was great. The views were SPECTACULAR and my only regret is not taking more photos. The days were awesome with beautiful blue skies.

I tried my hand at some intermediate runs (with the moral support of Valeri) and we rocked the kasbah. I wasn't carving or anything and I was lucky if I managed to used my back edge instead of relying solely on my front - but I am improving - I am sensing great things to come!

THREE WEEKS LATER....

Phil, Cameron and I took on The Canyons. The largest snow park in all of North America. Boy was it a sight to behold. Lift to lift, to slope down to slope. We boarded all day until noon just to get to the run we wanted....then I got starved and we boarded back to the truck. Literally grabbed our food and ran and then boarded the next three hours to make it one more time to our run before the lifts started closing at 4pm. When we got off the mountain we were the last people leaving on the last lift ride off the mountain. It was a great day! And the best part? Did I mention that I can CARVE? Yeah, baby. Front and back edges and carving side to side. I was totally blown away. After several really good falls I finally figured things out. I am SO excited for next season....

Cerena's Big Visit

ZOO MEMORIES!

Cameron, Cerena and I took Kodi to the zoo today! He had a great time, dispite the SNOW. Most of the animals were put away to the "inclimate weather" but we made the most of it. He still had a blast and we got to see lots of great animals.

I think the turkeys were his favorite. Or at least they were Cam's favorite. He started calling to them so Kodi could get a closer look and they got all puffed up and started showing off for us. I think the males were intimidated by Cam's manliness!

For FHE two days prior we took Kodi and Cerena to the aquarium. Of course Kodi spent the majority of his time at the "Mo-Mo" fish tank, which is a coral exhibit with clown fish that apparently look exactly like Nemo.

At the end of the aquarium there is a big frog you can sit on. Of course, who wouldn't want their picture taken sitting on a big frog? So Kodi jumped up and now we have the coveted picture, aren't you jealous?

Climbing High - New Couch

I heard a mother's worst nightmare...silence. I looked to find my baby climbing up the water storage bottles and onto the washing machine. I took these shots as proof that I wasn't just seeing things! He made it all the way up on TOP of the machine...then stood up! A HUGE grin crossed his face until Mama came and took him down. Then the hissy-fit ensued!

Kodi got a new couch at a garage sale a couple weeks back. I was worried he wouldn't like it or use it. Those fears were dashed when as soon as I set it down I captured these shots...

That's one happy boy!

WALDO LAKE - Mesquito Paradise!

We had a great time at Waldo Lake! The mesquitoes were the size of aircraft carriers and after we used 4 cans of bug spray, we decided it was time to go SCUBA DIVING! After viewing the second clearest lake in the US we decided that it left something to be desired when one weighed the mesquito factor and the "desert effect" under the water. Not even ONE MINNOW!

Cerena and Kodi!

Give us your "happy face" Cameron! Our only solice from the mesquitos was the screened in pavillion that we borrowed! We did ALL of our activities in it.

Another tent shot of Kodi and Phil. We were all playing cards and betting candies!

Ronnie was glad to be home! Can you see his enthusiasm?

Family Photos For June

June was the month for family photos. Ronnie has been out on his Mini-Mission with our church for about 8 weeks now. He is coming home at the end of June. We decided to take some photos of the whole family. Give him something to look forward to.

We drove to the top of Mount Sexton for FHE and stood at the top of the lookout over the entire Grants Pass/Merlin valley. It was absolutely beautiful! You can see the long straight line of I-5 just to the left of Phil's elbow. Impressive sight!

Kodi became Phil's new play-buddy and after snapping this candid shot of the two of them, this photo became Grandma's new favorite!

A little of Kodi in action... he looks like the angelic child with the sun setting behind his head. Wave "bye-bye"!

Chili Cookoff!

We had chili tonight for dinner and Kodiak wanted to get in on the action. At first I just let him nibble the meat and then he kept squealing for more. I gave him a few beans and then the feast was on. Kodi kept eating mouthfull after mouthful until he was entirely covered in chili.

Shortly after taking these photos Kodi began crying (probably because of a burning mouth and lips) I had to literally strip him of his clothes and wipe him down with a warm rag. Then it was water and bananas to help cut the spices. All was well 5 minutes later and hopefully this doesn't become the "wrath of chili" tonight after he goes to sleep.

WALKING!

See the attached video to see for yourself the walking wonder: KODIAK! (He's 10 months)