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So we floated down and enjoyed the whole thing, pulling into the first rope swing, everyone who wanted took a shot at it. Jaden squealed and encouraged everyone calling out "go........" or "that was awesome" and "do it again." she loved watching the big splashes and them swing just about over the top of her, I made sure she could see at least.

After the rope swing we all got back into our rafts, a few had to be blown up again, the old fashioned way.... poor Quint and Skye, their rafts were substandard and not up to the challenge, hehehe. Rannon demonstrated how he went down the rappids, I wish I could have got a picture of that. He clutched the whole front to his chest and screamed like a girl. Oh man I have to tell you that kid he makes me laugh.

So we shifted around a bit, Jonah rode with us and Quint sat on Jonahs tube so he didn't drag bottom the rest of the ride, he really kept his spirits up, and Rannon both the were in a sinking ship. We floated and laughed. Maggie and Button had a blast as well. I also tied Button in with Kent and Sicily in their raft. Button thought that was terrible most of the time, thinking she had to be with me, but her little feet were scratching up Jaden's legs so she had to move over.

By now we were on the river, actually creek, for about 3 hours. By the time we came to the second rope swing. This one was better, the water was deeper, and more fun for Jaden to watch. I did have to swim around some trees to get her close enough to see, the water is cold people, very cold.

Rafting 2

So for better or worse we were off.

James, Jaden, Button, and Calvin were with me. Quint and Rannon shared the quickly sinking ship, and Jonah choose to tube it for the greater part of the ride. He did really well actually even going over the rapids on his own he had a couple trails, like getting stuck in one of the little areas that spit you back and forth in the same spot, since he was so lite he had to be rescued buy Kyersten and Arron. Lad helpped him a few times, and he held to most everyone's raft a few times.

James fell once early on and we laughed "Man overboard" :) I think just about everyone went into the water this time, route we used was the same as before, and pretty tame. After a little while we all pulled over to drain out rafts, and I and James dunked Jaden to clean her off, her diaper disposed of and she went down in her swim shorts from then on, setting on my feet to help protect her from the rocks that caught us off guard.

July 19th

Our River Trip was very Exciting!

First of all anyone who has not tried this with several child (one who can't walk) this is an adventure just getting to the water. The rafts all full of air loaded and tied down. One raft already was flat by the time we reached the water. so it had to be filled and taped up. Then loading and shifting positions, waiting for everyone, a total of 14 people to get loaded and oars evenly distributed.

At last we got into the water at about 3:30-4pm. I have to mention as well for you all to experience my complete experience you must know that as Jaden was set into my raft, and at my feet so she can lean on my legs. I discovered the whopper of all messy diapers all over my foot. I changed her before we left and really it should not have happened at all after but for what ever reason it did all over the two of us. I believe "great" was one of my first thoughts. Bless her heart, I had nothing to change her into, I was thinking ahead for her and putting everything into the car at the pickup point so she could be changed and dry right away.

Laiken's Birthday

So yesterday we went to the Shore's for a quick party. We dropped off Kent, after hanging out for a while then we left to get James off to work.

fourth of July

Here are a few pictures of our fourth. Our raft trip I forgot our camera in the van so I just got a few after, and the of the ride over. The picture of the creek is the way walked up yesterday, but not on the fourth. On the fourth, we came up at a nice little park along the creek. Climbing right out onto the grassy shore. :) We gathered at the Shore's after and ate, later the kids watched fireworks. Jaden went to bed early since she doesn't like them.

the fourth

So I should be flogged I know, we went rafting with friends and family and I took one picture, it was of the ride over. I know, as exciting as the back end of a truck full of rafts can be I didn't add it to the blog. Sorry. We plan to go more and so I will take pictures then. hehehe. The kids loved the ride, the rope swing was a big hit as well, we caught a little bit of white water the greatest risk to our safety was running aground. most of the water was about 1-2 feet deep, a few pools of 3-4.

Jaden loved it as well, Calvin was right on the edge of the raft toward the end of the ride. The kids all ask to go again so we will see.

Started pressure cooking today, very exciting to do. My book is in the final edit stage! I can't tell you how exciting it is to have it so close to done, really done. My kids are nagging me to finish a different one I wrote with all of them in it. I am just as excited my self, it is a real adventure.

Quint loves work and we are all fine, more pictures soon, later, s.

Getting back in touch

Hey so we have been busy getting Jaden settled and playing in the summer sun. The kids and I went swimming last night, and now want to go all the time...... Jaden is charming everyone she meets and James has enjoyed seeing his relatives. later, s