Mighty Mud Mania 7/18

We went to the Mighty Mud Mania held in Scottsdale.  The kids had so much fun and we also invited their cousin Kolten.  Jared, Seth, Hayley and Kolten went through a huge mud obstacle course with rip lines, and 4ft. deep mud pits.  They were muddy but had huge grins on their faces.
We met up with other cousins as well.  My sister and her six girls joined us in a mud pit.  Hayley and Becka decided to pose for the camera as mud was flung all around.
Here Jared and Emilee give a new meaning to bathtime.  They were having a contest to see who could wear the most mud.  I'm not sure who won.
Samantha took to the mudpit like a fish to water.  Her favorite position was this one.  She would lay on her stomach and pretend to swim through the muddy water.  She loved it.  
Tank liked to watch all the craziness but preferred the playground.  He spent most of his time here playing with all the equipment.  He left being the cleanest, if that were possible.

White Mountain Vacation 7/8-7/14

We decided to escape the heat and drive 5 hours to the White Mountains.  We had a wonderful time in the 55 degree weather.  Matt decided to kick back with Samantha and Tank in the hammock.  They loved the feeling of floating above the ground.
Every day it would rain for awhile.  We would gather together and play games until the rain stopped.  Some of our children were more adventuresome.  Hayley like to go out in the rain and catch the raindrops on her tongue.

Riding Quads through the Mountains

Another thing we love to do as a family is to ride Quads.  I am always the last to make sure no one is lost.  Matt is usually in front leading the way in his new Jeep.  The kids love riding and are really good at it.  Emilee will be getting her very on sometime this year.  She is excited, and wants a bright pink one.  We rode all over, but my favorite time to ride was at dusk.  The animal wildlife was out and easy to spot.

Camping in the White Mountains

We decided to let the kids fish the old fashioned way.  We put hooks and line on wooden poles and let them try.  Needless to say they did not catch anything, and neither did Matt.  I think the noise had something to do with it.