stuff we're doin'

Man that creek water is cold, cold, cold!

Meet Dodger.  G & G's new deer chaser.  

He keeps the deer out of the garden and the girls LOVE him.  

The boys are warming up.

We went into Waterton for ice cream and the traditional sight seeing.

Cameron Falls 

It's hard to get a good picture there.

We always show up when the sun is right in our eyes.  

This, below, is Gopher Village.  Unofficially named.  

Gma sat us down with a bag of Cheeto puffs and we fed those little varmits.

It was kind of disgusting, but the kids sure loved it.  

This is Carter deciding wether to follow the rest of the crew 

into the chicken coop to look for eggs.

He did finally go.  Quickly.

This is the Cardston Temple.  I love it.

G & G were married there.

oh, canada

Now that I've got the groceries, laundry, pool fixin', ant banishing and weed picking under control I have time to fill you in on our family vacation out West.

Starting with my home land...

CANADA

We made it! And did we have fun!!!

The weather stayed nice and warm just for Brian!

Our first adventure was to climb up Piney Ridge!

Then of course we hit Lee Creek.

Very cold but always fun.

Maddie was a little nervous when Aunt Cassy

told her it was time to go tubing!

She LOVED it!

Next, the barn dance where we learned that

Carter knows how to get down and boogie!

But not to Country music...

We had to leave the barn and go to the

field dance floor before the kids would participate.

Then a friend took us to see her kittens.

Nash got right in there,

but notice he wouldn't touch the cute kitties with bare hands...

neither would Erin!

Trying to get a nice family picture by the old barn...

always a treat. This is Kung Fu Panda family.

Red Rock Canyon

This place is georgeous! I love it.

Brian like to keep things interesting.

His deal: whoever put their head in the cold cold water would get a dollar.

Nash's head was soaked in an instant.

Erin wanted a dollar too!

Erin wanted a turn with the camera.

I asked her if she could see us on the screen and she said she could.
I guess I should have been more specific.

Second try after she zoomed back out.

Good old Cameron Falls!

There were deer out and about all over Waterton.

They are not very wary of us anymore,

but we still shouldn't get too close!


Yes, the water is FREEZING!
The girls had a contest to see who could stay in the water the longest.

Guess who got out first! (hint: who looks to be in the most discomfort?)

Waterton Lake

Uncle Don's family decided it was high time for a new potty up at the ranch.

Such a creative bunch and horray for Rubbermaid.

I also got to see my buddy/cousin Maria!

I didn't get a picture though...bummer.

Up at Cameron Lake.

It was such a beautiful hike. So, sooooo beautiful!

I loved that.

The best memory for me however, was when Grandpa Great had Nash come sit with him and told him all about Joseph Smith. Grandpa Great has a very strong testimony and wanted to share that with his great grandchildren. I loved washing the dishes and listening to that. I hope that Nash remembers that moment too and never forgets that his Great Grandpa Purnell loves the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Coming up next...UTAH!

xoxoxoxooxoxoxo