Another Teenager!

Brady turned 13 today! I picked up some of his friends at 6:45 this morning and they ran into his room and SCARED him awake!

We had blueberry pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream and bacon!

This is Brady opening Paige's present to him. It was a box filled with his own shirts. At the bottom was a note saying she would feed the chickens one time during his chicken week. Wow, she must really love him.

We went to Subway for lunch (his choice) and met Grandma and Grandpa Smith there. He wanted Spinach Ravioli for dinner and brownies and ice cream.

It poured rain today. You can always count on a big storm on June 8. Every year we plan some fun outdoor party or activity - and it rains!

Our Family Photog

Justin has taken over the role of picture taker in the family.

He did the photography merit badge at Scouts, figured out our camera, and now loves taking tons of pictures!

Cauldron Linn at high water.

Darren's buddies. I'm glad he has "outgrown" this phase.

Justin entered some of these in a couple photo contests for NRS and Outdoor Idaho.

Hanging Around

Finally a nice day. Loved just hanging around Sunday.

Brady reading Never Turn Back, a book about Walt Blackadar, a famous kayaker from Salmon.

Darren dreaming up his next order from Liberty Moutain.

Paige playing "Kayaker over Cauldron Linn."

A little telling of what has been going on around our house. Talk of BIG WATER, lots of kayaking, and watching kayakers going over Cauldron Linn!