DIRT

The weather is finally starting to cool off...a little. My kids love to play outside. Even Jack...he screams when the door opens and he does not get to go outside. Well, the garden is in a dormant state for a few more weeks, so the kids have loved playing in it. Case and Madison are digging a hole. Case says he is digging to the other side of the earth. I don't have the heart to tell him that it will never happen, but he is just enjoying the digging adventure.

The downside is that they are getting filthy every night. Last night was not too bad and I took a few pictures...they are out there right now and I think it is going to be one muddy mess. But oh well, they are outside enjoying each other instead of in here watching a show. I am happy for the filth!

CAMPING

This weekend we went camping near Pine with a bunch of families from our ward. Can you believe that I brought my camera, but did not take one picture? I am hoping that someone that was there might be able to send me some pictures of my family. (hint hint)
When we got there, Case and Madison headed straight for the creek. Madison got in ankle deep, but Case got in up to his neck. The water was low, so the creek was very muddy. I'm not sure my kids have ever been that dirty.
We enjoyed tinfoil dinners while the kids had hot dogs roasted over the fire on coat hangers. Then there was a lot of roasting marshmallows for smores. Yum Yum!
It was so nice to get out of the hot valley and into the mountains where it was nice an cool. We were even cold at night. Good thing we had great sleeping bags. Jack and I slept in the bed of the truck on an air mattress and Wes and Case and Madi slept on a tarp next to us. Everyone made fun of us for not setting up our tent, but we liked being able to see the stars. We even got to hear the Elk bugling during the night.
The men made pancakes, eggs and sausage for breakfast and after visiting for a while, we headed home. We can't wait until next year for this annual event!!!

She's 4!

It's hard to believe that my baby girl turned four years old today. I remember the day Madison was born like it was yesterday. She came so quickly and in the middle of the night. It was just Wes and I there to welcome this beautiful blond dimpled girl into our lives. Others made it minutes later to see her.

Madi has a very large personality and was not the easiest baby. But lucky for me she has always loved her Mommy and she has grown out of her difficult stage. She now loves everyone, is beautiful, smart and is such a joy to have in our lives.

Happy Birthday Angel! I love you Madison Marie Lueck!!!

Go D-Backs!

Okay so the Diamondbacks are not doing so well this year, but we went to a game on Monday and had a great time. They even won! It was nice to get out with the family and we had two other families that we know right near us. But the best part of the game is when Wes caught a home run ball. It hit the wall right next to us and bounced right in front of us. Wes quickly grabbed it and gave it to Case. Now we have a ball and a story to tell. The kid in front of us was not too happy.