Oatmeal does a body good....

Preston came up to me this morning with a big no bake cookie and asked me if it was ok to eat it. I figured that it had oatmeal in it, so it should be a good breakfast....right?!
I cannot, cannot for the life of me make good no bake cookies. They always fall apart. It figures that they are one of Ry's favorite cookies. Last night Ryan gave up on me and made them himself. They were DELICIOUS!

This week we took pres and Hailey to the fair and rodeo. Tanner stayed at Beth's house. We ended up having 6 extra tickets so we called our neighbor's and the joined us. (Vendla and Kerry were supposed to come with us but Grandma N. is very sick and is in the hospital. Please keep her in your prayers.)
One of the first events was the calf roping and Hailey immediately came and sat on my lap. She asked me if she could go home. I asked her why and she said that she didn't like it. I finally got out of her that she was sad that they were roping the baby cows. She is so her parents daughter!
Last night we were able to see Kelly Pickler. Who would of thought that Kelly Pickler would come to little ol Umatilla County Fair?! She was such a little thing and put on such a fun show! We were able to take Beth, Derek, the Bishop and his wife. I don't think that the bishop ever put down his cell phone while taking pictures! He was so crazy! Was the funniest part of the night!

You might be able to tell...I chopped Hailey's hair off. Poor thing cried tears every day when I did her hair. It's so much better now!

Aunt Aggie's Shoes

July in Review

We played a little kick ball




Watched fireworks

Preston decided that he needed to learn how to ride a bike without training wheels. He went outside, took the T wheels off with Ry's tools and taught himself in about 5 mins.



Went to the beach with ry's side of the family




Went crabbing while we were there




We added a cat to our family and Pres decided to name her Sassy. She is a good little kitty and puts up with ALOT.


Took swimming lessons. Pres became quite the pro at the super man glide.

Prayers and Stealing

Every night at bedtime I have a hard time getting Hailey to say her prayers. I eventually say it for her and she usually chimes and and repeats me. Tonight after the same battle, we ended the prayer and she said that she wanted to talk to Heavenly Father again. I said ok and told her that she needed to say it by herself. It went like this: Heavenly Father, I love my Mom I love my Dad I love Preston. Bless the missionaries. Bless President Monson. Amen
It feels so good to know that I am doing something right.
On the Other Hand:
After Ry had tucked Preston into bed, Preston called Ry back into his room. The conversation went like this:
P: Dad, I took a piece of Aunt Kate's candy
R:Did you steal it from her?
P:I cant think right now. My head hurts. Ask me tomorrow
R:What?!
P:I took a piece of Aunt Kate's candy
R:What kind of candy
P:A cotton candy piece
R:Taffy?
P:Yes.
R:Does she know you took her candy?
P:No.
R:You cant steal peoples candy. Its not nice.
R:You need to call her and tell her that you're sorry.
P:I don't want to call her. I will just say sorry real loud right now. SORRY Aunt Kate.
R:No, you need to call her
P:No I will say it real loud so she can hear me.

Hike

Dad had taken this hike about 15 years ago with Andy and some scouts. It took us about that long to find it! It was about 1 1/2 hours away and totally worth it. We went past the Indian reservation and to the Y of the Umatilla river. The hike was absolutely beautiful. We hiked through swarms of purple and blue butterflies and over little streams. We eventually turned around and swam in the Umatilla. The river was a little swift at times. I went out to help Preston and Hailey followed. All 3 of us eventually fell in. They were not happy campers. Hailey went back and sat with mom and Tanner. They were happy to throw rocks in the river and look at the tiny fish.

The Columbia

Today was so hot, but you wouldn't have know it by the temp. of the river. Beth, Jill and I put on our swim suits planning on swimming with them. It was so cold! I don't know how the kiddos went swimming.

The boys would go up and down the shore and collect big logs to build a fort. Someone would have to stand on the end of it so they could lift it onto the sand. Jill even got in on the action!






Some other good shots: