Camping Trip June 2012

During the weekend of June 8th, Dave and Marshal went backpacking/camping to the Jones Springs area in northern Wisconsin.  They were there before a few years ago, but this time went with the Heap family (a friend in our ward).  Their boys never backpacked before.  The weather was warm and generally nice.  Mosquitoes were not too bad but we did see quite a few ticks.  Unfortunately we didn't catch any fish but we did catch a fair number of frogs, crayfish, and tadpoles.  Despite Dave's "death march" through the swamp, everyone had a good time. 

Marshal trying to fish in Fanny Lake

Spencer and Matthew trying to start a fire

The kid's "Tiki" torch

No luck fishing at Boot Lake

It was a nice day at Boot Lake

The only thing we caught were frogs, tadpoles, and crayfish

A close up at a few of the critters we caught

End of School is Near

Avonlea and Mya at the parade

Mya and Dave at the park

Avonlea and her friend Kristen on the carousel. 

Avonlea and Jeni at the planetarium in Oshkosh.  Avy had a lot of fun.

Mya and friends at the overnight campout for Safety Patrol recognition.

Mya getting ready for her dance at the Safety Patrol campout. 

We had a fun week.  There is only one week of school so everyone is having fun after a long year.  Here are a few of pictures from end of school activities. 

Trip to the Beach

On the Friday before Memorial Day, our family went to the beach with the Heap family (friends of ours in our church branch).  We made mostly did sand castles because it was quite cool and the lake water was still very cold. 

Avonlea playing in the sand.  She made lots of hand prints.

Marshal with Matthew building a large sand dragon.

Jeni and Jamie with the sand dragon.

Mya and Lauren staying a little warmer in the beach tent