From the Vacation Vault - 2007

Grand Rapids, Michigan - July 2007

From the Vacation Vault - 2008

Destin, Florida - August 2008

From the Vacation Vault - 2009

Smoky Mountains National Park - July 2009

Jammin' at Camp

Aaron spent last week at JAM camp with some of his buddies.  This is a church camp that focuses on arts and music.  Aaron took beginning guitar, rhythm and songwriting.  The kids did a performance for the parents on Saturday afternoon and I have to say...there's a lot of talent out there. :)

(Photos courtesy of PainterElCinco.com)

Fair Time

Sunday night at the fair means lots of animals, hot air balloons and fireworks. It's quickly becoming a family tradition. Tonight we headed out with the Painter Crew for some fair fun.  Hayden and Rachel tore through the barns sticking their hands through the animal pens and petting anything that would hold still long enough for them.

After a tour through the animal barns and 4-H exhibition hall we trekked back across the fairgrounds for the hot air balloon night glow. This equaled about 30 minutes of Paul & I with cameras out taking photos of every conceivable angle and exposure and Heather & Dusty wishing they had something from Starbuck's and less weird spouses. :)

Finish that up with a fireworks display that had me wondering if they had bought the supplies at a "Buy one get 10 free" sale and you have a fun time.

Fun and sun at Turkey Run

So Dusty wouldn't be compelled to spend half of the day working we took off for an adventure.  Destination:  Turkey Run State Park.   After a picnic lunch we headed straight to the pool.  It's been so hot that the water was a nice temperature and even Dusty, who hates to be cold when he swims, enjoyed it. 

After a couple hours in the pool (we have the pink shoulders to show for it) we headed to the trails.  Only did a short section of trail 3 this time.  That's the part down in the creekbed and between the sandstone cliffs.  It's a lot cooler than hiking through the woods.  Plus Aaron likes to climb and jump around on everything in that section.

Goodnight moon

For my buddy Hayden.....because that's what we do. :)