Lake Shasta . . .

  Jordan, Austyn, and I were able to go on a houseboat from the 10th through the 15th on Lake Shasta. We went with Jordan's entire family and it was so much fun. Jordan was telling me the last time his whole family had been together for more than a day or so was back when his oldest brother was in high school (late 90's). Our trip down was pretty eventful in itself. Two blown tires later and we barely made it in time to board the boat. Once we got unpacked and settled in it was just fine. We had 9 adults, 3 kids, and 2 babies on board. It sounds like a lot, but the houseboat was so big that there was plenty of room for everyone. I was pretty nervous about the safety features for babies on board, but it was set up perfect. I never had to worry about Austyn. The weather was gorgeous. It didn't get too hot during the day, and it cooled off nicely at night. I can't believe how big that lake is. We could have spent days cruising around and still not have seen everything. The trip was so relaxing. I'm used to going a million mph on vacations, but this one was completely different. We didn't do too much of anything. I only tubed once, and a few people wake boarded and skied and that was about it. Jordan and I were the whitest two on the boat and we left the whitest two. We didn't get sunburned, so that was a plus. Austyn did great as usual. It's so nice having a baby that adapts well to anything. It was so fun to have Austyn's cousin that's 4 months older than her on the boat. It really pushed Austyn to do more things. She  learned how to pull up while we were there. It was really exciting. Everyone got along really well and all the kids did great. I know Jordan really enjoyed spending time with his whole family. It was pretty sad when we all got into our cars and went different directions. At least it was fun while it lasted. Hopefully we can do it again next year.

This is in our bathtub. All three cuties! Austyn, Cole, and Kate

Jordan enjoying the warm weather

She loved driving the boat (we were actually driving)

The water was so warm (in most spots)

Grandma Lisa and Austyn

There were a ton of Eagles around the lake.

I was able to get some pretty cool shots of

an Eagle on the shore and then flying off.

Jordan's sister took this picture. It is so cool.

I'm using it as her now 10 month picture. She

has refused to let me take her 9 month picture so

this is what she gets. And I'll tell her she was a brat

and this was the only one she'd take. :)

Austyn and Kate in matching bathing suits

Our family picture

This was our boat. It even had a hot tub on the top.

Daddy and baby

This is Jordan slalom skiing. It was weird to think that

Jordan and I have been together for 9 years and

I have never seen him do this. He was really good.

What a funny guy!

  That's been our biggest adventure since my last post. We did get to go to the Rodeo for the 4th of July (thanks mom for watching Austyn). It was so much fun. I can't remember the last time I have actually sat and watched the whole rodeo performance. Jordan had a few days off around the 4th of July so we got to get a lot done around the house and just hang out and do whatever we wanted. It was so nice. We usually try and do trips when he's off, but we decided to just stay around here. It was a good decision. We went to the Harrisburg Parade  in the morning, then hung out with friends and family all day, then went to a BBQ at my Aunt's house, and watched the Harrisburg fireworks at night. Fun had by all.

  Jordan is starting to study again for his next test in September. Man, that month he takes off in between tests sure goes fast :( Our garden is slowly getting bigger. We might have veggies by the end of the season. Ha Ha! Austyn is getting bigger and learning more daily. And I am doing fine. Our next trip is to Kah-nee-ta for a wedding in a month. Should be fun. Hope everyone is doing fine.