Summer 09 Vacations

This August has involved a couple fun trips. The first was the annual camping trip to East Canyon. We had a great time. A few of us even dared ride up Big Mountain. It was quit a challenge. Especially the last half mile. We also had some fun playing T-ball, swimming, and simply being with family. A little bit later we headed off to Chicago to visit Grandpa Chicago as Koen calls him. We did a little camping at Lake Michigan, visited the zoo, toured Chicago, and visited various parts of Wisconsin. Koen loved his rides on a boat and a couple of the trains. We rode the Metra and the "L". Below are a couple slide shows showing the fun we had.

Koen's New Game

Recently Shannon has been babysitting Koen's cousin Abby. So she can take a nap, she placed a mattress on the floor of Alex's room. While not in use for napping Koen has discovered another use.

Michelle's Baby Shower

Two Saturdays ago we had a baby shower for Michelle. Stephanie and I had a fun time planning it. We decided to do the theme of Twinkle Twinkle little star. We incorporated stars every where in the party. It was a fun party. I thought I would post some pics of it. We are getting excited to meet baby Cameron.

Beard/Nelson Reunion 2009

Earlier this month 2,3, and 4th we got together for the annual Beard/Nelson Reunion. It provided some good times. The water at Millsite State Park was a bit chilly (63 degrees) but that wasn't enough to scare some brave souls. Kash, Taylor, and a couple others braved the cold water to do some wakeboarding and skiing. Adri (Koen's little cousin) was nearly impossible to keep out of the water. Good thing she had her life jacket on pretty much around the clock. Anyways, it was a nice trip. There was golf, biking, guns, food, water, and family.