Tuesday, October 11, 2011

More camping/summer pictures


For most of my childhood, my birthdays were spent camping in McCall.My birthday this year, was not any different. We went camping with my side of the family, and spent the day swimming in the lake, and eating at the Pancake House.Parker is my good eater. He very willingly will sit at his table when it's time to eat. And is always the last one still eating.It is unbelievable how dirty my boys get while camping.
Other summer activities:We love to go down to play in the Centre on the Grove fountainYou may be wondering why my little sister Katie is wearing such a large hat..a few weeks prior, while boating, Katie got sun burnt. It wasn't your average sunburn, however. Several days later her forehead became swollen. It was the oddest thing, it literally looked like she had play dough under her skin. Her forehead could be molded into different shapes. Our favorite was sticking our finger into it and leaving a dent. Days later the swelling continued down her face, and she then became an avatar.Have you ever had the bridge of your nose swell? We hit the Western Idaho Fair every year. However, year after year, I am liking it less and less. Parker, however, got a kick out of feeding the animals.Spence loves going on the little rides. Parker was scarred for life, after Scott and I made him go on a ride at Lagoon. Spence goes solo for now.Parker will go on carousels, and thinks that they are great. Po Jo's is a favorite of ours.

Spencer's Birthday

Spencer's birthday was all the way back in August - I'm just late putting up pictures. You would think that since I'm not in school I'd have more time to update my blog. I guess previous semesters I was putting off homework by blogging.
Spencer turned 4 this year, and had a fun-filled day. He decided to have a Cars 2 birthday party, so we began our festivities by going and watching Cars 2 at the theater.
Following the movie we ate lunch and headed straight up to Lucky Peak for some birthday boating.Spencer falls asleep every time we go on the boat.
Spencer is a very mature, articulate, smart little 4 year old. He's very cautious, and very sympathetic. However, once you break his shell he's very funny, high energy, and is the leader of the pack. He's very curious, driving us insane with millions of questions, and also quick-witted and likes to negotiate. We love him, and can't believe that he is already 4!!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Go Big Blue


1st game of the season
(Spencer, Parker, Alex, Zeke)

Star Struck

My little sister Katie sends me this text one day (she works at the BSU bookstore): "Carly, I just rang up Kellen Moore's books!!"
Two minutes later I recieve this picture text:

A few weeks later I recieve a phone call (Katie is at the mall, and hysterically laughing): "Carly, Flava Flav is at the mall!! He's just walking around..so we are following him. He just came out of Champ Sports."
Two minutes later I receive this picture text:

Sunday, August 7, 2011

1st Camping trip of the summer

Pannell Family - Lost Valley Reservoir 2011


Best buds Spencer & his cousin Gavin

Scott cooking with his older brother Jason

Parker sitting by his cousin Emma

Cousins Bryson, Spencer, Hannah, and Kimberly fishing

swimming

Hannah, Tyler, Gavin and Spencer playing in a fort that was found up the hill from our campsite

We took a break from our four-wheeler ride to pick huckleberries

Eli, Gavin, Spencer, and Parker eating breakfast

Words (and pictures) cannot express how dirty Parker was throughout the whole camping trip

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

July Fun

JULY 4, 2011



Lucky Peak


Parker trying to run away while we were doing fireworks

Trying to corral Parker while doing fireworks

LAGOON:






best way to travel? goggles and popcorn while wearing just your underwear

PoJo's and rope swinging



Lindsey giving the rope swing a whirl

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Tri for the Stars


For those of you who know my niece Natalie, you may be proud to know that she participated in a triathlon for the STARS. Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services organized a week long physical therapy camp, focusing on biking, running, and swimming. The camp concluded with a triathlon and awards ceremony.

Unfortunately, I was misinformed of the time of the triathlon and only made it to the swimming portion

Natalie standing on the podium receiving her award

All of the athletes (Natalie is on the end)