50 Miler

Took some boys on a 50 miler in August. Here are some fun pictures from the trip.

Leaving for Summit Lake. Daniel, Henry Shaw, Quin Anderson, Eli Kerns.

Nick preparing for the plunge at Summit Lake

Air borne

Hanging out around the fire.

Quin sleeping in the dirt.

Sceater at Lost Lake

Nip and Tuck pass

Nick and I at Dutch Flat Pass, looking east.

Eli bathing at Dutch Flat Lake

Jake and his family brought in dinner to Dutch Flat Lake

Saturday morning, heading out of Dutch Flat.

At the trucks!

Shortly after returning from Lake Powell, Jason returned home to go on his 50 Miler scout hike. He returned from that and the very next day we headed to Burley, Id, for a long over due reunion with his college buddies. On our way there, we were approximately 1 mile from the exit, and we hit something that sounded like a rock. When Jason pushed on the brakes to start slowing down for the exit, there was this horrible grinding sound. We thought the wheel was going to fall off. We took the exit and kept going until we could find some kind of auto shop. Lucky for us, there was one the interstate not very far. Our van literally stopped in the driveway of the auto shop.

We feel very fortunate and blessed. We found out that a bolt had fallen out of the van that keeps the brakes in place. If this bolt had fallen out earlier and the brake had fallen it would have locked our wheel causing the van to wreck. Going at freeway speed, I am so glad we did not have to find out what that was like. We were so very glad that we had said a prayer before we left on our trip. We were definitely blessed with safe travel.

Once there in Burley, we had a wonderful time with Jason's college buddies. We enjoyed visiting and catching up with all of them. Thank you Nikki for putting this together. It was well worth it. It was really fun to see how their group has grown with all the children.

Sitting at the auto shop in Burley. Waiting for our van to be fixed.

Gage enjoying some time out of the van.

Fun times boating.

Sierra, Megan and McKenna Yeck, tubing behind the boat.

Listening to Leah sing beautifully at Nikki's house.

A picture of everyone and the kidlets.

Where it all started! Oh Boy!!!

And school starts

Kids keep growing.

Stacy's Triathalon

Stacy, Garrity and Ronda did a triatholon in LaGrande in August. They trained hard and did well. Here are some fun pictures.

Birthdays, Birthdays, Birthdays!!

August 1st was Megan's 9th birthday. Unfortunately we were returning from Lake Powell the day of her birthday. We did get to celebrate it in Lake Powell and an even funner treat was, when we returned home, her cousin Michone was here. Sierra's anniversary for her transplant was August 3rd, and Michones birthday is the 4th. So, we decided to have one big party and celebrate them all! It was a lot of fun. It is amazing how time flies. I can't believe Megan is 9 nor can I believe that Sierra has had her transplant for 4 years now!! It is amazing!!

Megan getting sung to at her birthday breakfast.

Blowing out the candles.

The evening of the trio party! All three girls with their cakes. Definately dressed for the occasion.

Time to sing everyone!!

Time to blow out the candles.

It was a tie between Michone and Megan.

Everyone that was present at the party. Fun cousin times!!

The opening of the gifts.

WOW Mom a shirt!

Michone's turn.

A lamp is much better than a shirt!

It was a lot of fun! I am so glad that Josh and Tara were here so we could share this fun day with them!

Swimming Lessons

The kids always look forward to swimming lessons every summer. This year was Hunter's first time with swimming lessons. He was more afraid of the water than I thought. However, he was able to have his favorite cousin, Abigail, in his class and she helped him overcome that fear quickly. It is always so fun to watch the kids and see how they improve each year.

On a lighter note, I had the opportunity to look like the creatures on the movie "Avatar." I had a sore on my forehead that was VERY tender and just kept making my face swell more and more. Long story short, it was a lovely MRSA bug. There is always something fun at the Bingham home.

I took this picture the day before I went to the doctor.
Hunter and Abigail in their swimming lessons.

Sierra smiling pretty for the camera. Megan swam off before the camera clicked, thus you get her back side.

Finally captured Megan but is was from a distance.

Lindsey is a great swimmer. She is just a little too small for the big pool. She had to do another year in "the crib" because she couldn't reach the bottom of the pool.

Abigail loving her swimming lessons.

Hunter not sure why he has to wear goggles. He'll do it because his sisters have them on.

Just keep my head above the water teach!

Hunter sporting his goggles.