At the Cabin

We try to get up to the cabin in Pinetop a couple times a year. We were able to spend 2 weeks there this summer. I went up with Laurel and Kahlil and our 5 kids (the ride up there could be a post in of itself with Jadie asking - actually yelling since she had headphones on- if we were there yet every 15 miniutes) - and Jared and Efu came up later that night. Afton and Matt were able to stop by for a night too. Efu and Laurel had to leave after the weekend -  Jared went home after a week or so to go back to work - but the kids and I stayed for another 5 days. I love being able to get away ! The pace of life is slower there and the cabin doesnt have a computer or internet - which means the kids actually have to play and spend time together!

We always stop in Globe to get out and stretch and get a snack

This was the first time Jinga came with us - we discovered that she has a weak stomach. She threw up twice. Luckily she was in the kennel.

We made it there no problem in pretty good time considering there was 6 kids and two adults. I even  drove the Sequoia with a bike rack and 4 bikes on it. Im sure we were a sight.






The girls at the playground at the clubhouse

Kahlil and Koston checking out the clubhouse area

Every Saturday there is an all you can eat pancake breakfast that costs $1 for kids and $2 for adults. You also get sausage and juice. Its awesome!

Lexi taking Jinga on a walk in the wagon

Getting ready to go on a ride. Koston only liked to ride for a little bit then wanted to get out and walk.

Mat was nice enough to give the kids a ride on their scooter

Laurel Efu and Kahlil hanging out on the porch swing. I told them this should be their Christmas card picture. I guess after spending 5 days with us we didnt scare them away cuz we are still friends

Afton and Jadie just chillin

Playing checkers. Kahlil wanted to wear the bike helmet outside all day long.

Racing bikes. There were only a couple of crashes into the ditches. No serious injuries

Playing ball in the neighbors yard before Dad had to leave

Lexi reading in the porch swing - my favorite place

Without electronics there the kids were forced to use their imagination - Lexi and Jadie made a fishing line out of hangers

Bailee got red streaks in her hair for the new school year

walking to the clubhouse - Bailee was up ahead of us

Air hockey tournaments

Playing peek  a  boo on the slide

Smile !

You cant swing without jumping off and seeing how high you can get!

Sliding down together

more fun on the playground

Mr. Cool

Even Bailee isnt too old to swing

Showing tricks

First attempt at kids picture

Second attempt - perfect



































Raden sliding down the stairs on a sleeping bag

Making forts in the family room

We had rain almost every afternoon

Koston trying to feel the rain

Koston trying to take Jinga on a walk

Decided to play tug of war instead

If you dont have someone to play Karate with then you Karate chop a tree !

We even attempted to play Tennis. We just closed all the gates and Koston was able to run around the whole court. We hit the ball back and forth and even made it over the net a couple times

Banana splits for dessert on Friday movie night

Grammie and Tata came up a day before we had to leave and Lexi asked Tata to pull out her tooth. She had been waiting forever - he gives money to pull out teeth

toothless grin

The kids and I were sad to go but we had a great time, made it home safe and cant wait to go back up for fall break! Maybe it will be cold enough to build a fire and make smores !