It might take me most of the day, but I am determined to update our blog for the months of Feb., Mar., & Apr. We have been up to so much and we would like to share it all with the ones we love. So, snuggle down and get ready to take an adventure into our lives as a family of 6. It might get crazy at times, but we wouldn't change a thing.
Brian spent his 36th birthday on an overnight field trip with the 4th grade class in the gold mining town of Colomo in Placer County. What a trooper! The school met up with 2 other schools at a camp facility called "Rock 'n' Water. The camp staff is in costume and full character of the gold mining days for the entire two days. The boys had a great time stepping back in time and reliving the gold mining days. They made candles, rope, postcards, tortillas, butter, buttermilk and learned to line dance. They hiked, gold panned, explored Gold-bug Mine, learned the Indian history, discovered the native plants, & learned many of the 'old time' recreational games. Every child, also, participated in the duties of the camp kitchen (ie, washing dishes, cracking eggs). Brian's birthday did not go unnoticed. I smuggled in a Duncan Hines chocolate cupcake and a package of candles with one of the dads. On Friday morning, Keagan and Mr. Morrison surprised Brian with a lit cupcake while he was in the food line for seconds. He was quite surprised to arrive back to the table with his food, see the cupcake and hear the entire campground singing "Happy Birthday". Keagan still feels bad for embarrassing him. What a memory!
That evening, Hailey and I cooked Brian a birthday dinner of fried chicken, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and biscuits. I was quite embarrassed to have to ask Brian for his cooking advice since it was my first time ever frying chicken. He was very gracious to me and together the three of us made some pretty good fried chicken. I could not have pulled this evening off without the help of Hailey. Thank you, bug.
Bethany loves to draw and everyone loves to receive her artwork.
Kelden thought that the 36 candles were pretty cool and well, Keagan he is definitely our pyromaniac, indeed!
This is one very tired birthday boy! We love you dear.
