I panicked!!

I was talking to Brooke about when to do a friend party this summer. Looked at the calendar and panicked! We only have 2 1/2 weeks of summer left!. There was so much we hadn't done yet: Roaring Springs, barbecues with friends, rafting, long bike rides, and the list goes on.

Since we go year around, the girls only have 6 weeks of summer and this year it has seemed to fly by. I guess it doesn't help that we halted all fun activities for a week while I frantically cleaned out closets and cupboards so we could sell our house. ** If you know of anybody who would love a great 4 bedroom, 3 bath house in West Boise let me know!!**

I started thinking of all of the things we have done so I wouldn't get depressed. Rodeo, parades, swimming, going to the cabin, taking out our boat, eating lots of popsicles and watermelon, and our family vacation to McCall. At least we got our family trip in.... a must.As you can see Leah was excited!We had beautiful scenery and lots of mosquitos!
Lots of dirt!


And many adventures











Precious family time







Leah celebrated her 3rd Birthday





Long live summer days

MIA

The Thuesons have been MIA in the blogging world...

So, where have we been??

The Arctic?!?


Oh, no that's just how we watched the majority of Brooke and Aubrey's soccer season. Another successful year for our two little athletes!


Dangerous Flower Picking in the wild?


Just Grandma's cabin where everyone has the urge to be decked out in camo. Can you see Aubrey way up in the tree!! That's even after I yelled at her to get down!


EASTER ISLAND?


Nope, just some quaint little rock sculptures at Mammoth Caves on our way to Albion with friends for the weekend. The girls with the Jay Leno rock!

Australia?

Just the cool new Wallaby exhibit at Zoo Boise during Justin's work party. We had the entire zoo (ok I know it's small, but its new exhibits are wonderful!) for his party and my kids thought they were in heaven!

Don't worry it hasn't been all play!

Justin redid our kitchen back splash and I love it!

We had an ER visit and sicknesses. I think four members of the family went to 6 doctor visits in 3 days!! Thank goodness for health insurance and health savings accounts!

We've worked in the dirt!

Graduated from preschool!

Attended ceremonies, field day and worked on projects and reports!

It's enough to make us all a little tired sometimes!

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Age of Discovery

The Cody Boy is everywhere discovering new things everyday!

Sometimes to the stress of his sisters!

You can never leave a drawer or cabinet open...

He's definately past the baby food. I think he ate the majority of his grandpa's icecream.

He loves to be outside and discover dirt, leaves, rocks, water, etc. Sorry, no pictures. I am too busy keeping the stuff out of his mouth!


In the past week he has discovered balls around the house. He's already got quite the arm. He can throw his sippy cup half way across the kitchen.


TOUCHDOWN!

Who Knew....

That snowboots were so versatile! Silly me I only wore them in the snow! Thanks Leah for enlightening us.

On the Go

Justin is always on the go. I used to be more that way, but something has seemed to slow me down lately...maybe it has do with five little ones?! It's not until I recently heard of a grown man with little children who spent four hours on a beautiful Saturday playing the XBOX that I realize I'm grateful he spends his extra time in the great outdoors. Some would rather have their husband at home in front of the tv so they could shop, but it would drive me batty!
And I'm grateful that he takes his kids as often as he can on his little outings.



Gives them adventures on a weekly basis.


Quick Story
This was Aubrey's first skiing trip. Before they left she kept asking how steep the mountain was. I think we had watched too much Olympic skiing when they are going a crazy 90 mph. Those hills are a little intimidating! After a few runs, Justin asked how she liked it. "I just want to go fast!" That's my Aubrey!

All of the time outdoors creates a happy husband..

happy children..

and as a result a happy mom!

PS Would someone please remind me of this post next October. Thanks!