Tennis, S’mores and a Smokin’ camp fire

Monday, June 21, 2010

We had a great Father’s Day. We spent the time enjoying family and playing games. The kids played Book of Mormon chess and later in the evening we taught everyone how to play Mexican train. We also discovered some new fun games “Would you Rather” and “Imaginiff”.

(Playing Book of Mormon chess and Book of Mormon Guess Who)

(Playing Mexican Train)

(Tyler and cousin Brooklyn)

We started out today by going to the Logan Tabernacle to hear their noon series with some guest opera singers. I also dropped off my wedding ring to be repaired. The prongs had moved and the diamond was loose, so they will repair it by Friday before we have to leave. Then we went as a family to play tennis on the high school courts. The weather was gorgeous-abundant sunshine but only about 70 degrees. We came home and helped set up the fire pit in my parents back yard. Then we set up the sprinklers and pool for the younger kids and the cousins came over to play.

(Tyler, Alayna, and cousin Brynnlee)

(Alayna and cousin Brielle)

(Kayla and Brynnlee)

(My brother Joe, Alayna, and cousins Hailey and Elijah)

This evening, we had a fun party at the fire pit. Grandma spent time trying to teach Tyler to start a fire with batteries. They got close, but eventually started it with a lighter. Our kids helped built the perfect teepee fire starter. We had dutch over potatoes, salads, hamburgers, hot dogs, and s’mores of course! It was a fun, relaxing evening where the kids threw rocks into the water, while we adults got to hang around and talk. It was a perfect day to celebrate the 1^st day of summer!

Bob spent the evening at a surprise birthday part for Pete Mitchell held at the Hillman's house. He was able to visit with many old friends from the Macomb Ward and he had a great time.

(Driving to the firepit)

(Driving to the fire pit)

(Sitting on logs at the camp fire)

(Trying to start the fire with batteries)

(Success!)

(Alayna found a walking stick)

(Marisa, Kayla and Brooklyn)

(My brother James and my mom)

(Kris and Brooklyn)

(Jonathan and Kayla roasting hot dogs)

(Marisa and my dad)