Sam, Kristol, Daxton, and Danaka

Dad, Sam, and I set off for Swan peak one morning. Sam had been waiting all year to take a good long ride to the top. As you see the trail started geting a little questionable. Dad and I got off and started walking to see how bad it was, because it looked as though we may not be able to turn around, and it was really steep. Sam came flying up behind us saying he'll take a look on his 4-wheeler. I missed the picture of when he and his 4-wheeler went head over heels. In the third picture he and dad are pointing to where he had just rolled it. It took all 3 of us to roll it back without it continuing to roll down the mountain. We turned around there, obviously not making it to swan peak. I'm sure we will be off to find another route next year. Sam and I overlooking Bear Lake Sam, Jason, (and Zoey) playing football at the lake We played all afternoon on a fun paddle boat that mom had bought. Here are Mom, Savanna, and Kylee

We were at Sam's parent's house this weekend and were able to get pictures of these cute baby owls nesting in their haystack. We got up at 6AM to pick wild, thorny blackberries. We picked again later that evening when it wasn't as hot. Sam's dad, Sam, and I were able to pick 12 lbs. of wonderful blackberries that day. I made my first pie from scratch out of the blackberries we picked. It was yummy!

Grandpa & Carol were married on 7/8/2008 My sister and I. See the resemblance?? Shanna, Dad, Kylee, Jason, & Savanna Dad, Kylee, Jason, & Kristol Mom & Dad

Kylee, Jason, Kristol, & Sam On the way home from Island Park, we stopped at Mesa Falls. Beautiful. We had never been there.

Boat Parade Waiting for the fireworks to start We were watching fireworks over Island Park River, and we decided to start our own. We found a plank of wood and attached it to the fising pole. We would start a firework on it, send it out into the water to watch, and reel it in after for another. Jason, Kristol's brother rope swinging. (Picture to right) *Cassandra jumping *Troy on deck *Kristol in water Water a little cold Sam? (right) Kristol on rope swing-> (Right) Troy, Cassandra, Sam, & Rene Great Fishing Trip! Sam, Troy, and Jason Proud Fisherman!

Happy 4th of July! I love this holiday. I am very thankful for the freedoms we enjoy. Some of the things we enjoyed this 4th of July week were: 1st: New grill. We couldn't go without grilling another year. Sam is our griller. Here he is making yummy kabobs. 2nd: Island Park: Pics to come 3rd: No work for 4 days!

It has now officially become an annual party on Sam's side of the family. This is my third year helping, and I fully enjoy it. It all has to start with the boys and their dad contemplating what has to be done. Although, we all know what is coming. (Left to right: Mitch, Ben, their dad Wally, and Sam) Next we make sure all the supplies are ready (our nieces Maddie & Hannah) Ben starts the excitement by roping the calves. The men go in to tackle the calf. Sam gets out of the way before he get's clothes-lined. With the back legs roped, and the head secure, I go in for the shot, and Sam is waiting in the background to brand. I thank Sam for waiting for me to leave before he starts to brand, because that smoke doesn't smell like bonfire smoke! Cheerio them......??? Or just cut them off?....Castration (You city people will have to look it up) All in a hard day's work. We relax later that day by playing croquet.