Guess Who, When, Where...............

Who can remember who took these pictures? When they were taken? And, where were they taken? I'll have to think of an appropriate award for the first person that knows the answer to all 3 questions!

These pictures are some of my favorites and this framed collection is hanging on my wall! I made it for someone else but decided to keep it for myself after reading that person's blog recently! I'll be looking forward to some comments!!!

Pioneer Day Celebration 2009

Nate had to work so I enjoyed the stake pioneer day celebration with Misty and the girls. Adalei and Brielle are the cutest sisters together - so much love between them! Look at the natural model-like poses!

The picture below is a close up of the picture above to show you Adalei's face painted princess fairy crown. It was the end of the event and Brielle really didn't want to be painted so only Adalei decided to have her first experience at face painting. Perhaps next year Brielle will join in as well.

I don't know what this slide is called - I didn't get a picture of the whole thing but it is huge. Last year Adalei wanted to climb/slide it but she was not quite big enough. Misty let her try it this year. It was near the end of the event and not many kids around so Adalei went on it twice. I got some pictures of her so she could see what she looked like going down it. She had a great time although she was cautious.

I can't remember who gave her this cute shirt.

I'm not sure Brielle will be quite big enough to join Adalei next year but she's has the desire as soon as she gets the approval!

We had a yummy pioneer lunch before the fun activities! The chocolate cake was divine!

Fourth of July Racing in Wilsonville, Oregon (2009)

The picture above is Nate before his 10k race! Of course he ran in record time and did great! I wish I could remember the exact minute and second count - Nate, can you remind me?

This is Brielle above and Adalei below waiting for their first running competition!

Nate above giving high 5's half way through his race - he was looking great!

Look at cute Adalei and Brielle with their race awards - Popsicles, bubbles, and pencils. They finished their race!

This is the beginning of the children's race. I think it was a quarter mile long. Brielle decided she didn't want to run so Nate picked her up. I guess that was okay because she wasn't disqualified and it happened right at the starting line. You can see they were in last place at the start! but Brielle ended the race by running on her own and that qualified her for the awards! Brielle was the last one across the finish line and Adalei in front of her!

In the picture above you can see the race competition - Brielle was definitely the youngest!

Beautiful Misty watching the races! She looks great and you can't even tell she is pregnant. She hides it quite well. The baby is due October 4th! Doesn't she look wonderful in green?

This was my excitement and fun for the 4th of July! I did also enjoy watching the Neil Diamond 4th of July concert on TV! I love those patriotic songs - I'm proud to be an American! I remember Jason playing that song by Lee Greenwood over and over before he left on his mission to Spain - that song used to bring tears to my eyes and it's still a special song to me! Happy Birthday to America! I'm grateful to live here!

Camp Melacoma, Washougal, Washington 8/09

This is the cabin we stayed in with 13 teenage girls. I was the Assistant Camp Leader for my ward. The cabin had no water or electricity. We were there for 4 days.

This is a picture of me with Louise (below), the Camp Director for our ward. She is really fun and I enjoyed spending the week with her. At the end of the week, we were given queen crowns, queen capes, and these queen flip flops (above). (Louise wore her flip flops to church the Sunday after camp but not me!) It was a really nice gesture of appreciation from the YW presidency. The camp theme was princess of a king for the girls so our gifts fit right in! (My feet are on the right above in case you are wondering!)

It was actually a tough week and we offered to be released but the Bishop declined our offer! So, we planned for camp next year already and hope it will be improved over this year's experience!