Primary Swim Party

We have started a new tradition of renting the Escalon Pool for our primary swim party. The kids love it and there are lifeguards so it makes it really nice for those of us that don't swim..... We always have a really good turn out and this year was no exception. The kids swam and tried to out jump each other on the diving board (pretty sure Bro. Bingham won), and had yummy Popsicles for dessert. I sure do love these kids.

This is the best picture. Kyra is only 3 years old and has NO FEAR. Yep, she landed in the water in that same position.

This was Hiwa's first time off a diving board.

Las Vegas

My Aunt Arlene passed away at the end of July so I packed up the kiddos and drove to Vegas by myself for the funeral. It was a really nice celebration of her amazing life and she will be greatly missed. It is unfortunate that it takes a funeral to get the family together, but it was great to see everyone. Greta even flew in from North Carolina. We love you Arlene. While we were there we got to spend some time with family and the kids and I stayed at Tina's house. Sydney would move in with Tina if we would let her. Although the reason was sad, we loved seeing everyone and the kids were awesome on both drives. For those that really know me, you can understand what a big deal it was for me to drive that far by myself.

The kids had fun playing in Tina's pool. Tina and Wanye would swing them and then toss them in. It was hilarious. Even Syd got in line for her turn.

Vegas Sunset.

Shelly and Erik

Greta and me.

India and Ashlee at dinner.

Shirl, me Tonya and Tami

Greta, Erik, Shelly, me and Tim....(don't stand so close Tim!!)

Me, dad, mom and Shirl.

!BOLT!

Caleb went to Bolt soccer camp in Ripon. He loved it! He learned some new skills and had a blast.

Where did July go?

It has been almost a month since I last posted anything. I seriously don't know where July went. After our fun trip to Utah and the Grand Canyon, we came home to more sports camps and swim lessons. Our friend Amy Lam was in town so we took her and Caleb's good friend Nate (also Amy's little brother) out on the boat. Apparently Amy has taken 3 semesters of Wakeboarding at Sac State so my skills of being able to get in and out of the wake were less than impressive. Nate tried knee boarding for the first time and LOVED it. Also the boys went on the tube together. It was hilarious. They were trying to knock each other off and we could hear them laughing in the boat. The BEST part of the trip was that Caleb finally tried wakeboarding. We have been trying for the last 2 summers to get him to try. He did AWESOME. It only took him about 4 tries to get up and stay up. He rocked!

Sydney thought Amy was her BEST friend.

Nate workin the knee board.

Amy showing off.


Caleb in the water......not too sure about trying this.

Ashlee and Carl on the knee board.

Hansen Family Reunion

Every 2 years we get together with Carl's grandparents and ALL the family for a reunion. Usually it is at Kiwanis Park up Hobble Creek Canyon, but sadly someone else got our usual spot so we had it at Jolly's Ranch. Okay, so that last comment was pretty sarcastic, but if you didn't know I hated the Kiwanis spot , you would never know. This year was GREAT!!! There was a playground for the kids right across the creek. And the creek wasn't a big draw this year so I didn't have to worry about an accidental drowning. We played fun games, and danced and celebrated Grandma Hansen's birthday. On Friday most of the family went up to Deer Creek for some waterskiing and that turned out to be a blast too. The kids just played in the water and Caleb and I played volleyball. Carl helped Grandpa Craig out by driving the boat for everyone to waterski. It was great to see everyone. Carl has a huge, fun family with lots of cousins and 2nd cousins. Even after 13 years of marriage I still am not completely sure I know everyone. Carl's Grandparents have created an amazing legacy and I feel blessed to be a part of it.

Daddy showing his skills.

This was hilarious. they were doing the "tootie tat tootie tat" song with aunt Deanna. We got a movie of it but it wouldn't upload. Just watch out Dave and Ian, I have some pretty awesome humiliation footage now.