Memorial Day weekend update

On Saturday, Stephen helped his parents lay cement for a columned gazebo. He did a great job working the cement. He should, he used to work cement while working for Kaysville city when we were first married. It also helped to have my dad's tools to use. His brother and brother-in-laws helped with the project as well. This project has been going on for about two weeks. It was good we had nice weather for it. Their yard will be something else when all is said and done. I can't wait for the finished product- knowing that my hubby helped to create it.

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Saturday morning I was supposed to run 8 miles. Due to lack of time and a friend I'll call "chuck" needing to get home by 7 a.m. we had to cut it short. We did run the 36Th street hill from Polk on up, but at that point they kept going and I turned around knowing they would catch up to me. I ran almost 5.5 and they ran 6.4. I wasn't as far behind or slow as I thought. It was good times. I loved the run and it felt great to be out there in the morning.

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Sunday, after attending church, we took off for camping! Anyone who knows me knows I hate it. I'm not really up for it, nor do I really relax and enjoy it. I have a very hard time. So, I went with my family for a quick overnighter which turned out to be fun. I really liked spending time with the hubby and kids. While Stephen was telling a scary story, Boy #2 helped him finish his story which made us all laugh, even Stephen. It was cute and something I would have totally missed out on if I'd stayed home like I planned. We had a fun time and Stephen cooked some good food in the dutch oven.

When we woke up the next morning to Jake barking at whatever, we fixed breakfast, packed up the tent and vehicle, went for a small hike and headed home. Our favorite places to stop at were closed due to the holiday, so it looks as if I'll have to go again. Won't my hubby be so pleased!!!!

We got home, cleaned up, visited with some friends for a few minutes then went to visit the graves. We put Sunflowers on them because those flowers are so pretty. When we got to Morgan, we put a pretty pot of red Carnations on Stephens sister's grave. It was already decorated with many flowers, so ours just added to it. It was a great weekend with my family. I loved every minute of it!

Scout Camp and Metal Detecting

So, my hubby was gone for one full week. He had gone off to Scout camp. I dropped Stephen off at the Scout Masters home on a Monday morning at 4:30 a.m. They arrived safe and sound several hours later at Camp Loll. It's close to Yellowstone in case your wondering. He had fun and helped the boys try to get badges and he also encouraged the boys to make it to all meetings, not just the mandatory ones. He loves scouting, it's helped him throughout his own life. The food was great, the scout master is a terrific cook. Stephen is learning from him.
Half-way during the week there was a hike Stephen had to go on with the boys. It was 16 miles round trip. It should be easy, right? Well it should be easy for someone who runs or hikes consistently. Well, Stephen doesn't do either. He was hobbling when he got back to camp. Both knees swollen, finding the best way down any hill is going backwards. Poor man. I feel for him. He was able to tough out the rest of the week. Everyone came home safe and sound on a Saturday and that's when I got to tease him. Poor thing, life must've been hard on him. I glad he's back. Every year he goes, I realize I need him. I can't do this whole parenting thing without him.

He did try to metal detect the camp grounds, but got a lot of aluminum pull tabs from soda cans, no pocket knives, flashlights, or anything of interest. He decided to stop looking and just let things stay where they are. Or did he.
We went to Bear Lake the next weekend after scout camp. We were in Laketown for a family reunion and he was able to find his first silver coin. He was excited. He couldn't continue because of the family all over the area, but wasn't discouraged. We went to the Lake and he found his first silver piece of jewelry: a ctr ring. I believe he found that in the water. He had so much fun, he took the kids the next day and found more fun junk. If you'd like, he will email you pictures of his finds. He's all about sharing his hobby fun.
So he hasn't given it up. I'm sure we'll be out there again, he will be detecting, we-the family-will be digging or playing.

Metal Detecting and Camping Oh My!

Just so everyone knows, my husband has a fairly new hobby of metal detecting. He loves it. It takes time, patience, and a good wife to let him go out to the parks with the kids while he looks for money and other little trifles. He has asked if he can post on the blog, I told him to do it because it is a family blog. He has been doing this since mid-October I think, and has collected over $20 in different change and other bits and bobs that are unique and interesting. He would love to detect peoples older yards, looking for siver items. This last weekend we camped in Morgan at their Lions Club lodge. He only did a small section of grass close to the parking area and found over $3 in change. Not bad for one day. He enjoys it. I like for him to be happy, he deserves it!

We came home from camping a day earlier than usual, which turned out to be terrific. Our bedding had been rolled up and ready to pile in the car when it started to downpour. Oh My GOODNESS! I'm glad we were leaving, everything would have been soaked if we weren't. Our dumb tent started leaking! What a day. It rained for most of Saturday. YUCK! It was still a good thing we left because three of my four kids ended up having fevers at some point on Sunday. Poor girl #2 has strep throat, Boy #1 has something but the doctor isn't sure, and Boy #2 has a wicked looking ear canal and has to have drops put in. Thank goodness girl #1 is feeling just fine. She has always been terrific to help me with the younger ones. I love my kids. I feel bad most of them are sick. UGH! it's summer and they can't go outside. Poor things. Hopefully they will be better by the weekend. I hear it will be raining again...uh, what are they going to do? Better luck next week is all I'm hoping for.