Labor Day Weekend Fun!

I'm supposed to be studying for my LCSW exam, so what to do, what to do? Update the blog! (I know, I know, I should have taken this exam years ago, these babes of mine took precedence and I can't use them as an excuse any more!)

We took Bigg Pigg up to the Stanley area for Labor Day weekend and the old beast did not disappoint! Fun was had by all and we are counting down until next summer!

Bull Trout Lake, what a beautiful spot!

The ever so serious fisher-people.

This picture was taken seconds before Morgan caught her first fish of the year AND seconds before this old gal slipped on a wet log, landing smack on my back in the water. Classy lady, I am.

One second before reeling in the finest catch of the day. Yep, she's allergic, so mom gets the fun part of actually catching and releasing (hence the falling in part).

Since my sweatshirt was a tad muddy from aforementioned "swim," I thought my 5 year old's carhart was a good option. Yes?

The "bad girls of badminton" took a break on this camping trip and instead "Misty May Morgan" and "Momma Walsh" had some fun with the volleyball. Watch out 2016 Olympics, we are coming for YOU!

Too bad this lake was so ugly.

Darling boy in a carhart. Anything cuter? Nope.

Heart melting little creature he is.

We left the lake and hit the river. Yeah, my family is pretty tough, just sitting in the river like it's nothing. (Okay, it's actually a hot spring).

Beautiful day, gorgeous spot, kids busy building the deepest pool they could, not a bad little Sunday afternoon!

Bathing beauts.

No campsite is complete without a spot for the fairies to visit. You are welcome little fairies!

8 is GREAT!

Word on the streets is that there is a big EIGHT year old in the Kearney house! We celebrated our big girl with Mema and Papa!

Seriously, who is this darling child? And where did that baby girl go?

Dock dinner on Lucky Peak! One of our new favorite, evening weekday activities. We're already missing summer... 

Showing his excitement for sister's big day.

Disregard my wild hair and my son's face. Why did I post this picture?

Two puffy haired Kearney boys! That look on Aidan's face is what pure happiness looks like.

And again.

Oh how I love this little girl!

Sunset with Papa outside our front door.

Someone REALLY wanted a Kindle, can you tell?

And big, pink earphones!

And an ipod. Oh man, what have done!

This look to me says, "I can't wait to fill this sucker up with really bad music that is going to drive my parents crazy."

Love, love, love the new watch from great Grandma and Grandpa!

A new volleyball? YES PLEASE!

As you can see from the previous pictures, it was a very animated present opening session. Which really is very appropriate. Morgan has never done anything half way, whether it be celebrating, having fun, being dramatic or throwing a fit, there is no 98% in this girl's life. She's 110% at everything she does. I've always said that raising her sometimes feel like I am taming a wild horse and sometimes we just have to hang on for the wild ride. But it's a wild ride that we wouldn't trade for anything else on earth. I can't wait to see what the future holds for this lady, wait, I mean, I can't wait to see what Morgan creates for her future! Happy Birthday little Mo. We love you to the moon and back.

School days are here...

It's official, my work here is done. The kids are BOTH in elementary school and now it's the teacher's jobs to raise these mun-che-che's. Ha, kidding, I think this means we are even going to be busier!

Batman and Bieber, Jr. Notice the puffy shoes, oy vey. Now you know why my hair coloring appointments are more frequent these days, gray hairs.

Our 2nd grader, as excited as can be!!

Our brave and excited kindergartner! Batman was the choice for such an important day...

Daddy and Mema did drop offs. Apparently, mom has a little issue with tearing up.

A locker? For real? Yes, for real, if you come near my child you will hear ALL about it.

A little sad his hook isn't near Isabel's, but word on the street has it that it is near Adam's and that's pretty rad.

To left of Aidan is our beloved Ms. Robinson. She's a HIT around these parts!

1st day and already copying off his neighbor. His dad must be a Coug.

An extremely exciting first day, there was an important tooth lost! That's what happens when you don't stop talking, teeth fall out of your head.

Because of the loooonnnnggg school day at Sage, Mom got to do pickups!

Big hugs!

Action shot, this is how we do it peeps.