Leader/Daughter Overnight Trip

These were gifts that Anna (the one who planned the event) gave to us. The next pictures are of the different SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere or Share With A Pal) that we learned to make.

Fishing pole, fly swatter, and ants on a log.
Ruler that says, "Troop 686 "rules", soda pop tab face, mini cookie box, sunglasses, and a toliet brush.
Safety Wise (this is the book that we have to refer to for the safety rules of activites that we would like to do with our Troop), compass, Daisy Scout Tunic.
Strings of beads, clear marbles (with flat bottom) with a picture glued to the bottom. The string of beads are cool because the way that the beads are strung you can move them down one by one and use them as a counting tool.

Binoculars, and a flashlight.

Sorry these are the olnly pictures I have, as I left my camara at home. I'm hoping to "steal" some from my friend, Susan.

Lidia and I got to go to Camp Tenkiller (247 acres overlooking Pettit Bay) for the weekend. We really had a lot of fun. There were only about 14 of us total so it was a really cozy group. We got to sleep in a log cabin (with a/c) and we even had a shower! It was not "old school" camping!!!!

On Friday night we stayed up until about 2am talking and the girls were playing around. Lidia made a good friend named Hailey. Her mom and I had met in training last year so it was pretty neat to see the girls bond. On Saturday was when the fun began! We had breakfast (not too early of course) then we went on a hike to earn our orientation patch for Camp Tenkiller. It was so beautiful there. After hiking we went back to the lodge and Anna brought out the crafts. We had two 6 foot tables pushed together (to make a square) and she dumped all kinds of craft odds and ends on the tables. It was completely full. She showed us some of the ideas she had and then told us and the girls to dig in and use our imagination. What fun, especially for a 6 year old!!!! Later that afternoon, we pulled out the GPS units and went on another hike. We had to find a "time capsule" by following the GPS. That was really fun because some of us were going in all different directions. Once we found it, we opened it and were able to take a swap that other troops made and left, then we put ones in that we made. Of course after that it's back to the craft table!!! We went and had dinner at Big Red's Barbacue. It was really good. All in all it was a great weekend and I really enjoyed spending the time with just Lidia.

WOW!!!

I really didn't realize how far behind I was!!! I'm sorry to those of you who have checked it and it didn't change. I will try to do better. Have fun looking at the new posts!

Fourth of July

The sprinkler!
Nana and Madison

Rossy is pregnant with a girl so this could be there next family picture!

Cousins, so cute
They were in awe of each other the whole time
Archer going to town
Water ballon toss
Water ballon fight

We had a great time on the Fourth of July. We went to Mario's sister's new house in Bartlesville. It was so beautiful! We grilled hot dogs and burgers (typical American food) and had the sprinkler and water balloons. After all of this fun, we went to some friend's of Brendon's who put on a huge fireworks show. It was AMAZING!!!

More Bags!

These bags were made for my friend Monica. So cute!!!

Madison playing with the big girls

Madison loves playing with her sisters. She just gets so excited to be with them.

Swimming Lessons

McKensey going down the slide
Lidia going down the slide

Not so sure, second day for McKensey but first for Lidia
Check out Lidia
Look at McKensey
Wow, jumping in

So we have been talking about tis for a while now. I wanted to make sure that the girls were ready for the first day. So the first day came and it rained. Then the second day came and it rained. Okay so then the third day came and yeah it rained, again!!! So finally on the fourth day they were able to start swimming lessons. By now Lidia was not sure about the whole idea. She is very apprehensive to new things the first ime around. She had it in her head that she was not going to take lessons and I was determined she would. So she screamed and cryed and didn't participate the first day. Well, I won that battle, how you might ask? Well, I made it a point to call my friend and make a play date to go swimming that afternoon :) Since Lidia did not participate in lessons she did not get to swim at our play date, she sat on the side. Oh yeah, McKensey and I also had ice cream but Lidia did not. I felt like the worst Mom but it proved my point because the next day she went right into the water. I'm just glad it worked because I don't think I could have done that for 2 days. As you can see she DID have A LOT of fun!!! McKensey LOVED it as well!

Black Gold Days

McKensey and Mario on her first farris wheel ride. She LOVED it!!! Check out her face!
Lidia and McKensey on the slide.
McKensey choose the dog to ride.
Lidia choose this wild looking horse

So I guess that, Glenpool, has this fair every year called Black Gold Days. We thought that it was a little thing but for this town, it was pretty big. It was like a mini carnival with games, rides and of course FOOD! We had a good time.

Sleeping Beauty

So sweet!!! Sometimes it amazes me the positions they sleep. I took this because it reminded me of William. He ALWAYS slept like this!!!

Father's Day

Friday...
Saturday...
AND Sunday!!!!


You think he's spoiled? Just alittle!! We did three days of Father's Day gifts!!! The kids loved spreading out the gifts and really kept good secrets. We love our Dad!!!

Mario just couldn't wait to play alittle football with the kids!!! You couldn't hear me thinking, Please just don't break anything. I didn't want to ruin thier fun.

Swimming with Abuela

No this is not one one my children but she was so cute I just had to take a picture. She and her brother were just jumping right in. I was impressed!

Abuela and Madison
Abuela with the "cousins" Lidia, McKensey and Elena

The girls had so much fun swimming with Abuela. She really lets them jump all over her!!

Siiting up

Believe it or not Madison is sitting up!!! Wow, the time flies. She's six months old and loves to just "sit" around. It makes it easier on me but she's still a little wobbly at times!