August 2011

School has started!

Brandon is in 8th grade. He likes his schedules, has great teachers, and is enjoying time with his friends. Football season is ready to start - he's pumped!

Jarrett is in 5th grade. His "best" friend is in his class - he's excited about that. He has a great teacher.

Trey is in 3rd grade. He was disappointed his "best" friend wasn't in his class this year, but is positive he will make more great friends. He also has a great teacher.

Katie has started her schooling career! She is in preschool and LOVES it! She has three super teachers and right now the class is pretty small, though sure to grow as the year progresses. She has already come home singing songs. Her favorite activity is recess...

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Pikes Peak Accomplished!

Wendy, Brandon and Jarrett hiked "America's Favorite Mountain" on August 6th. It was a perfect day. The boys did awesome! 12.6 miles in 8 hours (including rest stops and lunch).

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Camping in the Backyard!

It was a beautiful night. Thanks to our neighbors who let us use their firepit for hotdog and marshmallow cooking, singing, and jokes.

July 2011

Family Reunion at the Ramsay Home

All of Wendy's immediate family flocked to our home in Colorado for a fun-filled weekend. The weather was hot and dry, the food was plentiful, as was the laughter and reminiscing. Glad everyone could come and for the generosity shared!

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Katie made a new friend... A horny toad from the garden. She named him Spike. Spike didn't mind Katie holding him - he just sat on her perfect-sized hand as she carried him around.

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Regan made another trip to Hawaii for work. He was gone a week in Oahu, then flew to Kauai for his niece's wedding. Wendy REALLY wished she could have gone, especially to see a new island. This is a picture of Regan (on the far right) with his family in Kauai.

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Cub Scout Day Camp

Yes, Limon Colorado is HOT in July! Wendy took Jarrett, Trey, and Katie for a little out of town fun. The boys had fun shooting BB guns, Archery, fishing, learning about pond life, tracking and animals. We didn't catch any fish, although Trey had a few nibbles.

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Monticello Trip

This year we missed the 24th of July celebrations because Wendy attended activities for her 20th high school class reunion (Yes, it's true!). We made it in time for the fireworks and spent the rest of the week having fun. We went to the Monticello Pool, Blanding's new outdoor Pool and Rec center, hiking, and Regan tore up and refinished his parent's deck (his nephew Justin helped). It was a relaxing, enjoyable week.

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Upon returning from Monticello, we went to Wendy's dad's annual company picnic at WaterWorld. It was a perfectly HOT July day! Sorry no pictures!

June 2011

Baseball Season has Ended

This was Jarrett's 6th season playing for High Plains Little League. This season he was on the Twins. They tied their season 7 Wins and 7 Losses. Jarrett played center field, third base, and pitcher. The first game of the season he hit home run!

This was Trey's 3rd season in the same League. He played for the River Bandits. His team finished with 7 Wins, 2 Losses, and 1 Tie. Trey played all the positions, his favorites were first base, pitcher, and catcher. He had some great hits and a couple awesome double plays.

Brandon is a TEENAGER

Yep - it's true he's 13! He celebrated with 12 of his closest friends. They played football and ate lots of food.

Brandon Goes to Scout Camp

This was his second year at Camp A and again had a memorable time. He finished 3 merit badges, enjoyed the canoes, hiking, rock climbing/repelling, and many other fun adventures. As the Scout Leader, Regan went to camp 2.5 of the five days.

And Katie - well, she's just as cute as ever! She is busy keeping up with her brothers and follows along with whatever activity we're doing.