Scout Camp 2014

The boys left for scout camp on Monday July 28th and were gone until Saturday night. I was pretty lonely by Wednesday and it was way to quiet around the house. They had a great time being at camp. They got smelly and dirty and came home exhausted....I guess it was a successful camp!!

Fourth of July

I started out this morning with a 7 mile run...and it was one of my best runs ever!! {hope it continues for a couple more months}

Then we got ready and went to the parade in Downers Grove. My boys thought it was dumb, but I thought it was tradition. Tanners friend is one of the flag twirlers for the high school marching band.

After the parade, we went to see our Bishop at is "Stinky Candle" booth at the Hinsdale Craft Fair.

And then we went to the annual fireworks at Ty Warner Park. We always go and hang out as a ward and this year it was beautiful. The weather was perfect and it was such a beautiful night.

Ward Christmas Party

Our ward Christmas party was last night. I was asked to help with the "Santa Pictures". I decided I would need a distraction to try to get the kids to look at me for the pictures so I wore this cute blinking nose {which REALLY hurt my nose} and these antlers. They all really loved it!

The kids did great and we got some awesome pictures. This is one of my favorites....he is only 9 days old.

The decorations were simple, but beautiful. The paper on the tables and crayons were a HUGE hit...the kids and the adults loved coloring with them and it was a great distraction.

This big candy cane was cut out of an old door and painted....SO cute!

We had a great dinner and awesome desserts.

Then we had a short musical program. The bishopric and a few other small groups sang. We ended with the Primary children singing Silent Night. It was so sweet and the perfect ending to a fun night with our ward family.