Austyn's First Camping Trip . . .

  Last weekend we got to go camping outside of Glide where we were able to hike to a bunch of different waterfalls. We left Friday and spent the whole day looking for a place to camp. It was kind of a bummer since almost all of the campgrounds we had planned on staying at were closed for maintenance. But we finally found one, and it ended up being perfect. We stayed right on the river (I forgot which one) and there was only one other camp besides us. It was so peaceful. On Saturday we went to five waterfalls. Each one was so different and the hikes to them were awesome. And on Sunday we came home. It was a really fun trip. I would definitely recommend it.

We tried a back pack. TRIED!!! She hated it. So we ended

up packing her half the day :( That's what we get for not

trying things before we leave.

We hiked in the snow to get to this waterfall. It was amazing

how far this one dropped. My dad hiked to the bottom of it

and he said it was so powerful and loud he couldn't believe it. 

Austyn was thirsty and wanted some of Uncle Chads water

She fell asleep on one of the hikes and she took a nap in

my dads truck seat

The boys having fun, and Austyn

This rock was so cool. The narrow passageway just

kept going and going.

  I am sad to report that our little baby girl is now 7 months old. I was taking her 6 month pictures one day and then it seems like just the next day she was 7 months. I didn't even get to finish taking her 6 month pictures. I guess I'll just have to use what I got (or try to finish projects a little faster). I'm beginning to see how fast time goes by. It makes me sad that she's getting older so fast. But on a happier note, she is sitting up by herself like a pro. Trying so hard to crawl. Eating food like a champ. And my least favorite keeping tabs on mommy and daddy at all times. If we leave the room she has a fit. It gets pretty annoying all day long. You would think she'd learn that we are going to come back! She has also started to put her hands in the air when she want to be picked up. Jordan and I think it's pretty amazing how babies just know all the universal signs for things. She is getting so big, it seems like every day I have to take things out of her dresser that are too small. I can't get over how big she is.

Her 6 month pictures

This is such a good picture of them

I thought this one was so cute. She just bounced herself to sleep

  Jordan is starting to study for his second Engineers test coming up in June. Man what a grueling process. He is definitely dedicated to bettering himself in his career. I can't believe how much time and effort he has to put into this program. He studies on all of his days off and tries to study while he's at work as well. It will be worth it in the end, but what a road to get there. I am so proud of him. He's such a great fireman and daddy.

  I have just been working on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and then hanging out with Austyn every other day. My job is great. I love it and it's a nice break from home. My back has gotten so much better. It's not 100% yet, but soon. I still have to take an ibuprofen each day, but I can do almost anything that I want now. On nice days I put Austyn in the stroller and jog up and down the drive way. It's so nice. I can't wait for some nice weather.

  We are getting ready for another great garden this summer. Each year I learn a little more about what I want to do for the next. So this year half the zucchini, cucumbers, and carrots. We want to try lettuce and maybe some melons. I'm excited. We are also planning our next trip, which will be to Bend for a wedding on the 30th of April. It should be a lot of fun. I can't wait. I think we have at least one trip planned for every month this summer. WE LOVE CAMPING!!!

  Hope all is well with everyone.