The morning after we arrived at camp some of us hiked up Rattlesnake Mountain which overlooks camp and Squam Lake. My ever ingenious mom brought pirate treasure coins and strategically placed them on the trail along the way as incentive for Isaac. The fact that they were chocolate might have also helped.

A crappy family photo, but it’s the only one I have.

My dad introducing Isaac to the Pioneer Club. My dad forced all of us to be in the club while growing up by making us do ridiculous things like the one pictured below.

Sally Mander.

This dock is on the Rockywold side of camp. We spent most of our days there.

Jumping off the diving board, a family favorite.

Uncle Seth freaking Isaac out on the diving board.

Quite possibly the cutest snorkel set ever that Geoff found for Isaac. Isaac loved snorkeling with his dad.

Just a sweet shot of my dad.

Nakey Lucy.

RDC does Wee Campers for the kiddies and this year Isaac was able to attend. They did all sorts of activities like painting, making telescopes, learning about turtles and visiting the Ice House and camp bakery.

Isaac especially loved the sand box they had at the Ball Field.

Laura (my little sister just off her mission in Switzerland/Germany) was such a wonderful helper and always took the kids so we could have a break. Thank you Laura!

I snuck up behind Isaac while they were doing the parachute with my camera. I was worried he would see me and not stay with the other kids so I’m sure the staff members thought I was a psycho when took a quick picture and darted for the trees.

Geoff brought his slackline to camp and while Laura, Geoff and I were out kayaking one day, we spotted this perfect location for setting the line up over the water. Geoff and Seth had a great time and were pretty successful. Seth is really good at it, and out of spite, I will only post a picture of him falling. They had quite the crowd gathered.

Sweet Lulu watching the activities.

Even Isaac got in on the action!

We’re back from our trip to New Hampshire at a family reunion with my side (minus Sara and family and Luke). It was fabulous and I have tons of pictures as you might assume. Until I get through them all, here’s a picture of our lovely garden produce that I picked this morning. Nothing like some fresh produce to make me happy to be home.

*those are lemon cucumbers if you are wondering, and they are divine

With Geoff and Isaac off in Flaming Gorge, Lulu and I have had a couple days of momma/daughter time. It’s been fabulous. I’m actually catching up on my work load during naptimes (did you know in my other life I’m a graphic designer?).

I wanted to get a couple pictures of her today because she’s just so dang cute, but she only wanted to play. What’s her deal? Kidding. But I did think this picture was funny when I looked back, seeing all the boy paraphernalia in our outdoor toy bucket. I guess we’re counting on her being a tom-boy.

I knew the second I shot these that they’d be my favorite.

I love meeting people who follow my blog. It’s like we’ve been friends for years. Thanks for the lovely evening!

does not taste good.

The day started out in a mad rush with Amy and kids to the Mapelton Parade. We ended up finding where it was ending so we were able to actually see most all of even though we were a half hour late. It was a really cute, small-town parade with most of the kids from the town being in the floats. It was blistering hot though, so after trying to brave the lines for a snowcone in the park afterwards, we opted for a line-less 7-11 for a Slurpee.

Elmo and Mickey were a huge hit. It’s a good thing you can’t see the guy in the Mickey Mouse outfit because he was probably staring at Isaac’s ninja sword and thinking “what the?”. And yes, Isaac must go everywhere with his cowboy hat. Gone are the blessed days when he let me choose his outfits for him.

We finished the day off at Jen’s pool with lots of friends. We thoroughly enjoyed the water, friends and food! Thank you Jen!

Our friends the Hofheins, have just built a BEAUTIFUL home in Mapelton so we went to go drool over it and have dinner (which was divine). They also have horses, goats, chickens and dogs. Isaac was thrilled to get to ride the horses, and frankly, so was I. I grew up with horses and riding them is quite nostalgic. Aside from the fact that Lucy was super tired and cranky about thirty minutes into our arrival, we hope they will still invite us back. We miss you!